The Wrestling Industry Responds To Paul Bearer’s Death

After news broke of Paul Bearer‘s death, the wrestling industry began to speak out about the legendary manager. Some such tweets are compiled below:

This picture was taken 10 days ago…we lost a dear friend today..you will be missed by many, Paul Bearer. twitter.com/JerryLawler/st…

— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) March 6, 2013

Rest in peace, Paul Bearer. You will never be forgotten. There will never be another.

— Triple H (@TripleH) March 6, 2013

Very sad about Paul Bearer,he was a great person and one of the original boys,he was what made wrestling great much love much respect HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 6, 2013

Just informed via wwe.com Paul Bearer aka Percy Pringle passed away earlier today. I have no other details. RIP old friend.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 6, 2013

Goodbye to a good friend, Paul Bearer. Say hi to Owen for me.

— Bret Hart (@BretHart) March 6, 2013

So sad.We lost a great person and a wonderful man today.Rest in peace paul bearer. God bless his family and Godspeed. — Michael Cole (@MichaelCole) March 6, 2013

Saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Bearer (William Moody). He was a unique, one of a kind individual both in and out of the ring. RIP — Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) March 6, 2013

RIP PAUL BEARER.KNEW HIM SINCE HE STARTED.BOOKED HIM IN HIS FIRST REAL WRESTLING JOB IN FLORIDA.THE BIZ LOST A GOOD ONE TODAY. — Dirty Dutch Mantell(@dirtydutchman1) March 6, 2013

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul Bearer. Our prayers go out to him and his family. God Bless!! — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) March 6, 2013

Just found out Paul Bearer died tonight.He was always so nice when I talked to him. My thoughts n prayers are w/ his family #RIPPaulBearer — The Miz (@mikethemiz) March 6, 2013

Very sad night. RIP Paul Bearer, a man I grew up watching on tv and was lucky enough to have later on, as a friend. twitter.com/JustinRoberts/… — Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts) March 6, 2013

Very sad to hear about William Moody/Paul Bearer. Such a sweet man, and my friend. My condolences to his family. I’ll miss ya Uncle Paul

— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) March 6, 2013

#RIPPaulBearer — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) March 6, 2013

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Paul Bearer.My best wishes to his family.A lovely man and my friend.RIP. — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) March 6, 2013

Paul Bearer/William Moody,you taught me so much. It truly saddens me to hear about this! I Love You, and I thank you eternally! RIP — Ricardo Rodriguez(@RRWWE) March 6, 2013

You always spoke very highly of me and for that I thank you so much! #RIPPaulBearer — Ricardo Rodriguez(@RRWWE) March 6, 2013

I’m so at a loss right for words right now.I’ve known him since 1995 & I can’t get myself together enough to write anything at the moment. — Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) March 6, 2013

Our condolences go out to the many family, friends and fans of William Moody.A great performer in our industry.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 6, 2013

The wrestling world lost a great man today.Rest in peace Paul Bearer. #RIPPaulBearer

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) March 6, 2013

Sad to hear of the passing of Bill Moody (Paul Bearer)… Not a nicer man in the biz. RIP bro — Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) March 6, 2013

The scary man with the strange voice. Rest In Power Paul Bearer… — MVP (@The305MVP) March 6, 2013

Very sad to hear that Paul Bearer has passed away tonight… My thoughts, prayers, & heart go out to his family, friends & loved ones… RIP — Mickie James (@MickieJames) March 6, 2013

Sad to hear about the passing of Paul Bearer.One of the best managers of all time.Pretty sure EVERYONE has tried imitating his voice — Tyson Kidd (@KiddWWE) March 6, 2013

Sad to hear the loss of Paul Bearer. He was always very friendly to me and very passionate about this business. He will be missed. — Michael McGillicutty (@WWEMcGillicutty) March 6, 2013

RIP Paul. A good man and an asset to this business and locker room. Always brought a smile to people’s faces. You’ll be missed.

— Tensai (@WWETensai) March 6, 2013

Heartbroken hearing the news of Paul Bearer’s passing. Truly one of the good guys! RIP my friend! — Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) March 6, 2013

#RIPPaulBearer didn’t get to spend much time with him but the one day at lunch in Calgary will go in my book if I ever wrote one. #Godspeed — Ezekiel Jackson (@ezekielwwe) March 6, 2013

Losing one of our own @wwe feels like losing a family member. Thank you for the memories Paul! God Bless #RIPPaulBearer — Ted DiBiase Jr. (@TedDiBiase) March 6, 2013

It’s very sad to hear about the passing of a great & unique performer, Bill Moody-Paul Bearer. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. — Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 6, 2013

Very sad! God be with william moody’s family! God protect the moody family, please. Prayers sent. So sad — GOLDUST (@DUSTIN_RHODES1) March 6, 2013

#RIPPaulBearer ….you always made me smile. Great entertainer, even better man! We love you & will forever miss you! God bless….

— Michelle McCool (@McCoolMichelleL) March 6, 2013

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