Hulk Hogan, JBL & Jim Ross React To The Passing Of WWE Hall Of Famer George “The Animal” Steele

February 17, 2017

George Steele

Below are tweets from WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan, JBL and Jim Ross reacting to the passing of fellow WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele:

George”the Animal”Steel,RIP my brother,only love,only grateful. HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 17, 2017

Got the privilege of traveling the world with George ‘The Animal’ Steele and enjoyed every minute of it. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/UnbhTaY9Qt

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 17, 2017

Sad to hear the passing of old friend & fellow @WWE HOFER George “The Animal” Steele at age 79.

The @michiganstateu grad was good man.

RIP

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 17, 2017

Breaking News: George “The Animal” Steele Passes Away at the Age of 79

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