The Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Vader

As it’s been reported today, former WWE Superstar and three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader passed away after suffering a string of health issues the past couple of years, most recently a bout with pneumonia. The wrestling world has been saddened by the passing of one of the greatest big men to ever step inside the squared circle, so we at The Chairshot wanted to share some of the reactions by his former colleagues and friends:

It's with sad condolences to hear that my long time friend @itsvadertime has passed away. He was a great person to manage and a great human being. pic.twitter.com/R7itvDEdpe

— Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion) June 20, 2018

Sorry To Hear About The Loss Of Another Great! Rest In Peace My Friend! pic.twitter.com/O0NvIINS3l

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 20, 2018

My heart is heavy with the news of Leon White’s passing. He was an amazing performer who brought out the very best in so many. Best big man ever, the most effective monster heel of his generation. My heartfelt prayers to his loved ones, and my gratitude for having known him. pic.twitter.com/uy3yBfwZOs

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 20, 2018

Transcendent groundbreaking "Big Man"
Thank you Leon
Prayers for his family
🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/lWzyZTpL7I

— Lex Luger (@GenuineLexLuger) June 20, 2018

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Leon White, aka Vader. One of the truly amazing big men in wrestling had been in ailing health in recent weeks. I talked to him in New York 5 or 6 weeks ago and could… https://t.co/Ly5fVV9DdC

— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) June 20, 2018

Leon White entertained (and intimidated) audiences all over the world with his size, strength, and agility. Saddened to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his family at this time. #RIPVader pic.twitter.com/5jtryoSvpI

— Triple H (@TripleH) June 20, 2018

Sad to hear about the passing of Vader. He was one of the all time greats. My prayers go out to his family, may he rest in peace. #RIPVader pic.twitter.com/6Lk3nuP4kA

— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) June 20, 2018

Rest in Power Big man. A shame we never got to mix it up more. #VaderTime pic.twitter.com/mFIEUfY1xE

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) June 20, 2018

#RIPVader 🙏🏻 https://t.co/R6w8QheWi6

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 20, 2018

Vader changed the wrestling buisness
He set the tone for how a BIG man should wrestle
Celebrate his life
Watch his greatness in the ring#ItsTime pic.twitter.com/syCKHKeRcv

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 20, 2018

Thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of Leon White after his passing. @itsvadertime made an ENORMOUS impact on our industry. Godspeed, Big Van Vader.

— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) June 20, 2018

Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader. pic.twitter.com/MF6lqaiYfX

— 83 Weeks (@83Weeks) June 20, 2018

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