Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy dead at age 61

WWE is saddened to learn that King Kong Bundy has passed away.https://t.co/SNrSunQYeQ

— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2019

OMG can’t hardly believe my friend Chris Pallies aka King Kong Bundy has passed away. Very sad news he was a kind soul. Rest In Peace Brother until we meet again.

— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) March 5, 2019

Damn RIP King Kong Bundy pic.twitter.com/HI1Rgsxzsw

— Biff Lawson (@Bifflawson) March 5, 2019

One of my fondest memories of watching WWF as a kid was Hulk Hogan vs. #KingKongBundy in the blue cage at Wrestle Mania 2. RIP pic.twitter.com/WLLLp7pasU

— Michael Stets (@Michael_Stets) March 5, 2019

I met King Kong Bundy in 1999. I had just started training and was helping out backstage at the show he was on. I’ll always remember him being really funny and just such a great guy. I wish I had been lucky enough to cross paths with him again.

My thoughts go out to his family.

— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) March 5, 2019

Oh, no! King Kong Bundy. The five count was so much fun. What a great villain, and great in his Sportscenter commercial. My goodness, the look on Gary Miller's face is priceless. R.I.P.

— Jason Smith (@howaboutafresca) March 5, 2019

Devastated to hear of the passing of one of the first big stars to work with me and help me when I first started in pro wrestling. I had the honor of working with King Kong Bundy many times and he was a consummate professional and gentleman. RIP KKB, God Bless. pic.twitter.com/cjJkZNA6qh

— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) March 5, 2019

RIP my friend. Thanks for your humor and kindness. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/MdzLtvyy6S

— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) March 5, 2019

So sad to learn of King Kong Bundy passing away. A true legendary big man who paved the way for a lot of us. A true gentleman and so kind to be around. God bless you. pic.twitter.com/iDyZR865mD

— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) March 5, 2019

A monster in the ring, hilariously entertaining every single time he crossed over into pop culture, and one of my favorite LJN Figures as a kid.
RIP King Kong Bundy. A five count salute to you. pic.twitter.com/YSpPHQX79w

— Jonny Loquasto (@JQuasto) March 5, 2019

sucks to hear the passing of King Kong Bundy, only met you once and you actually said hello to me first by name, couldn’t believe you knew me.. you paved the way for big men today RIP #FIVE

— RIGGS (@realscottyriggs) March 5, 2019

Rest In Peace, Mr. King Kong Bundy. It was fun to watch you wrestle and even more fun to watch you beat up Bud Bundy on Married With Children. pic.twitter.com/8LbEeGykbu

— Shawn Garrett (@ShawnGarrett) March 5, 2019

King Kong Bundy had some amateur wrestling success as well. Here he is as 1973 All South Jersey Wrestling 2nd Team Selection.

Heavyweight. #Five #RIP pic.twitter.com/04oxykQBLc

— Denny Burkholder (@DennyBurkholder) March 5, 2019

I'm hoping @WWEBigE hits someone with a five count on Smackdown Live in honor of King Kong Bundy

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 5, 2019