As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne has passed away at the age of 89. Vince McMahon, Eric Bischoff, and others issued the following comments:
Vince McMahon: Our hearts go out to Verne Gagne’s family and friends.
Eric Bischoff: On a plane and just heard the news about Verne Gagne. This one hits close and hurts. My thoughts, prayers and gratitude are with his family.
Jim Ross: Saw on Twitter & confirmed by @TheGeneOkerlund that the great Verne Gagne passed away today. Condolences to Verne’s family & friends. RIP
Tommy Dreamer: Sad to hear Verne Gagne passed away Great Wrestler & Promoter I enjoyed the AWA very much. RIP
Triple H: Saddened to hear of the passing of Verne Gagne. #TrueLegend #Pioneer #HallofFamer #RIPVerne
William Regal: Sad to hear of the passing of Verne Gagne.He was always very nice and complimentary to me when I met him in the ’90’s in WCW with son Greg.
WWE: WWE is saddened to learn that @WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne passed away Monday at the age of 89.
