Wrestling Legend & Promoter Verne Gagne Passes Away at 89 Years Old

Cool Wrestling News is saddened to inform you that pro wrestling legend and promotor, Verne Gagne has passed away at the age of 89 years old.

This news broke late Monday night and was later confirmed by WWE staff and Triple H on social media platforms.

Here are some within the wrestling community paying their respects to Gagne’s passing:

Saddened to hear of the passing of Verne Gagne. #TrueLegend#Pioneer#HallofFamer#RIPVerne

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 28, 2015

Saw on Twitter & confirmed by @TheGeneOkerlund that the great Verne Gagne passed away today. Condolences to Verne’s family & friends. RIP

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 28, 2015

Sad to hear my longtime friend Verne Gagne has passed today. To me their was never anybody quite like him. May you rest in peace. GO

— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) April 28, 2015

Our hearts go out to Verne Gagne’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/BLRko4RLO8

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 28, 2015

It takes a special breed to be a wrestler. Within that breed there is an even more special breed. Verne Gagne was in that classification.

— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 28, 2015

From everyone here at Cool Wrestling News and over at Pro Wrestling Powerhouse, we’d like to send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Verne Gagne. He was a true wrestling pioneer and legend. 

Rest In Peace, Verne.