The sad news broke on Sunday morning that WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff had passed away. He was 70 years old. Volkoff had a legendary career in the wrestling business, one that spanned decades.
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The wrestling world took to social media to react to his passing. Here are some of the Tweets from WWE stars past and present. This includes his old tag team partner, the Iron Sheik.
MY BEST FRIEND. MY PARTNER. MY BROTHER. WE GET MORE HEAT THAN ANYONE ON EARTH. I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE. HE TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I WAS DOWN. I MISS YOU FOREVER đź’” pic.twitter.com/pp7ZgQRDnb
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 29, 2018
Nikolai Volkoff was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, in this industry or otherwise. Always brought a smile to my face to see him when we were in Baltimore. Condolences to his loved ones.
— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) July 29, 2018
Sad to hear the passing of @WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff
Celebrate his life
Watch his greatness on @WWENetwork and all please rise as he sings the Russian National Anthem pic.twitter.com/0m5US6D0tw— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) July 29, 2018
I did many road trips with Nikolai Volkoff. As we only lived 15 minutes from each other.
I learned so much from him. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.
I’ll miss him dearly #RIPNikolaiVolkoff pic.twitter.com/lJG2h01Lto
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) July 29, 2018
I always loved our conversations backstage … Nikolai Volkoff was so special to my dad and the entire Hart family. We will miss you, Nikolai. My thoughts and condolences go out to Nikolai’s family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WfMd4FDowb
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 29, 2018
NICOLAI VOLKOFF one of a kind. Gentleman always. R.I.P.
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) July 29, 2018
R.I.P!