Those in and around wrestling are in a state of shock this morning as news of The Ultimate Warrior’s death comes just days after his induction into the Hall of Fame and his first appearance on RAW in years. Here is just some of the Twitter reaction from those in and around the wrestling industry. (I’ll be updating this as more notable wrestling figures weigh in throughout the day.)
Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 9, 2014
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We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters.
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 9, 2014
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#RIPUltimateWarrior Your strength of character is to be admired. There will never be anyone like you. Your spirit lives on in your family.
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 9, 2014
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RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014
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Loss always has a way of reminding us to live and love as greatly as we can. My prayers and strength to his family.
RIP Ultimate Warrior.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 9, 2014
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Sad to pass along the news that the Ultimate Warrior has died. Condolences to his wife & two, young daughters.
RIP Warrior
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 9, 2014
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So happy I embraced Warrior with a hug when we saw each other backstage Saturday night.My heart goes out to his family.Always Believe.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 9, 2014
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After all these years I finally got 2 tell him that me shaking the ropes was an homage 2 him. Blessed to have had that moment. #onelife
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) April 9, 2014
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Warrior family. It breaks my heart after seeing how proud his girls are of their father. Stay strong
— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) April 9, 2014
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Heartbroken. My sincerest condolences go out to The Warrior's family. Seeing how much he loved his daughters and his wife this weekend…
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) April 9, 2014
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… makes it all the more heartbreaking. The Ultimate Warrior was my favorite as a kid, and getting to speak to him this weekend was one…
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) April 9, 2014
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… of my favorite moments. He was so nice to me. #RIPWarrior
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) April 9, 2014
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Change your icon to an actual icon. This day we ALL wear warpaint. #ThankYouWarrior pic.twitter.com/8zuoHDtZtB
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) April 9, 2014
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If you were a WWF fan in the late 80s this man was GOD. His heavy metal hair, off the charts… http://t.co/MUCP4PqmA1
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) April 9, 2014
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Saddened by the passing of @UltimateWarrior. His unique persona left an indelible impression on both young and old alike. #AlwaysBelieve
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) April 9, 2014
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Sad to hear about the passing of Ultimate Warrior. Hope he's up there shaking the ropes right now.
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) April 9, 2014
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RIP Ultimate Warrior, may God give his family the strength to overcome this tragedy!! Rey619
— Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio) April 9, 2014
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Really saddened to hear about @UltimateWarrior passing away. RIP A tremendous legend.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) April 9, 2014
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I'm in shock and can't believe it but my heart goes out to #UltimateWarrior and his FAMILY! He was one of my favorites #RIPWarrior
— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) April 9, 2014
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I just don't want to accept or even believe it #warriorforever
— Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) April 9, 2014
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In such shock right now… Prayers go out to Warrior, his wife & little girls. What an amazing man he was. He will always be remembered. RIP
— The Bella Twins (@nicoleandbri) April 9, 2014
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RIP @UltimateWarrior. Much respect. Deepest sympathies to your family.
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) April 9, 2014
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The wrestling world has lost another legend. RIP ULTIMATE WARRIOR. Dammit.
— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 9, 2014
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Rip #warrior sat behind his weeping mom &kids at #WWEHOF &they were so proud.in last moment,even tho he felt wronged.stayed classy.#Respect
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) April 9, 2014
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Words can't express how shocked and sad I am to have just heard the news. #RIPWarrior
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) April 9, 2014
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This is absolutely horrific news. After just meeting my hero yesterday,finding out about @UltimateWarrior passing is unbelievable.Speechless
— Hornswoggle (@wwehornswoggle) April 9, 2014
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Thoughts and prayers go out to Warrior and his family. Incredibly sad to hear this news.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 9, 2014
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Woke up…thought it was just a bad dream…I can’t believe he’s gone…but I’ll always believe in the power of The Ultimate Warrior!
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) April 9, 2014
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My heart goes out to the Warriors wife and family today. My thoughts and prayers are with them. Rest in Peace Warrior.
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) April 9, 2014
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Shocked to hear of Ultimate Warrior's death. I used to drive to Sportatorium in Dallas to see him in WCCW. He had a damn good run. RIP
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) April 9, 2014
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Thank you “Warrior” for the encouraging words, it was great going into the HOF with you. (Ps. 23:4) @WrestleMania
— Mr. T (@MrT) April 9, 2014
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ULTIMATE WARRIOR I LOVE YOU FOREVER #RIPULIMATEWARRIOR http://t.co/qMWO05ktJO
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 9, 2014
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R.I.P. Warrior…
Never say never…@VinceMcMahon and #WWE Hall of Famer @UltimateWarrior pic.twitter.com/WH2HZG9VJ0
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 8, 2014
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