The Professional Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

The news of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan’s passing as you would expect triggered an outpouring of messages of condolences from the world of professional wrestling and beyond. Heenan's reach was far and wide having worked for the AWA, WWF and WCW.

Below are tweets from those who worked closely with him and those who grew up watching him:

One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017

Saddened by the news that arrived this afternoon from Bobby Heenans daughter Jess, that he has passed. Bobby and... https://t.co/KNsvLlW4sy

— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) September 17, 2017

"I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun."-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017

From all of us, thoughts and prayers to the family of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. 🙏 #RIP

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan... The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017

The news of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing today gutted me.

I loved our time together.

No one ever did it better than the Wease.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017

Hearing of the passing of Bobby Heenan certainly brings sadness, but, being blessed to witness his genius 1st hand, also brings a smile, RIP

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) September 17, 2017

Today we lost one of our legends.

Im just happy the last words I said to him were, "I love you Bobby."

RIP Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/ofqi6IJguD

— Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan died today and it has left me very sad. He was the best of the best in the biz and a friend. RIP Bobby. Praying for you Cindy pic.twitter.com/T8wuFAYuST

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan was pure magic. Out of all his talents, his ability to make anyone laugh will live on forever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/4N7eFz50qI

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAliWWE) September 17, 2017

RIP #BobbyHeenan . It was a privilege

— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) September 17, 2017

Hard to find words. R.I.P. Bobby Heenan. He was a father, brother, mentor and friend to me. Talent personified. I will miss you my friend pic.twitter.com/cVf9RTkVZj

— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) September 17, 2017

#RIP Bobby Heenan quite probably the greatest all around wrestling performer ever.

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) September 17, 2017

Such sad news. So grateful to have worked with wrestling's clown prince. He did it all and no one did it better. RIP Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/wku2notF2H

— Sean Mooney (@SeanMooneyWho) September 17, 2017

Had the Chance to work with Bobby Heenan and it is something I'll treasure forever! You will be missed!

— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) September 17, 2017

Just heard the news about #BobbyHeenan deeply saddened. My thoughts are with Cindy and Jess. The Brain made Nitro the smash hit it was.

— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan was great at all that he did
Manager
Wrestler
Announcer
Host
The Brain
Weasel
Celebrate his life on @WWENetwork
1 of a kind pic.twitter.com/RdcVzUCmK4

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 17, 2017

Sad to hear we lost an awesome 1 today unfortunately, the great Bobby Heenan. A LEGIT icon from our World of Pro Wrestling. #TheBrain #RIP

— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) September 17, 2017

RIP to Bobby Heenan. The greatest wrestling manager of all time and an innovator of comedy in wrestling.

— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) September 17, 2017

I just heard @JRsBBQ tweet the one & only @BobbyHeenan_ passed. Bobby named The Diamond Cutter💎 Thank Brother I'm eternally Grateful❤️ DDP

— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) September 17, 2017

RIP Bobby The Brain Heenan...one the greatest announcers, managers & personalities of all time… https://t.co/KuFoNE9p06

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) September 17, 2017

Loved listening to Bobby Heenan tell stories. He had a million of them and they were all good. #RIPBobbyHeenan

— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) September 17, 2017

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. I was truly blessed to know him. RIP my friend!🙏

— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) September 17, 2017

Bobby The Brain Heenan was my childhood. Everything I wanted to be compared to as a mouthpiece & character. RIP the REAL G.O.A.T #TheBrain

— Rockstar Spud (@RockstarSpud) September 17, 2017

So sad to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan...he was a true friend of my entire family and a great man. #RIPBrain

— Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) September 17, 2017

RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. A true iconic figure of our industry. God bless you and your family.

— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) September 17, 2017

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain " Heenan.I was fortunate to work, laugh and learn from him.A great man.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 17, 2017

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