Wrestling World Mourns for Paul Bearer
Posted: Mar 7th 2013 By: mikeiles
Several wrestlers and wrestling organizations posted memories and condolences for Paul Bearer on either Facebook or Twitter after his passing:
Bushwacker Luke: One of the best guys to ever be in our business has just left us, Percy Pringle, Paul Bearer. Mate we love you and will miss you badly. My prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless.
The Blue Meanie: I'm deeply saddened & very heartbroken to hear the William Moody (Paul Bearer) has passed. This one hurts folks. Thank you for being a friend! This one hurts folks. :(
Eve Torres: Just heard about the death of Paul Bearer. Thank you for your kindness and many years of entertainment. Sending my prayers to his family.
Steve Austin: R.I.P. Paul Bearer. Was always a blast tagging with you in Dallas. I?ll always remember that distinctive laugh and ?Oh Lord?? Take care.
The Ultimate Warrior: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Percy Pringle. I liked Percy very much and will be thinking of him today. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEsmAW9CMAAjMwc.jpg
Angelina Love: Awww so sad to hear of the passing of Paul Bearer! He?s a true WWE Legend and such a sweet man! RIP
Titus O?Neil: Prayers&Condolences to the Family&Friends Of Paul Bearer. I?m thankful that I had the opportunity to meet&Chat with him. Very Nice Guy 2meet
Jonathan Coachman: I have waited until today to address death of paul bearer.he was the epitomy of pro wrestling.loved the lifestyle and people in it. #rip
Abyss: Saddened to learn of the passing of Bill ?Paul Bearer? Moody. I enjoyed visiting with him several times over the past few years. He was a very nice person and gave me such great advice. He was just a fantastic person to be around. He will be missed greatly. God bless you friend
Damien Sandow: Prayers go out to the family of Paul Bearer.
George ?The Animal? Steele: William Moody was Paul Bearer in the WWE. RIP
Mike Tenay: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Moody. One of the great personalities and people in the business. PP3!
Brooklyn Brawler: May God bless Paul Bearer. And may he rest in peace.
Viscera: Paul will be missed R.I.P.
Kacee Carlisle: RIP Paul Bearer. His greatness will be everlasting. My heart goes out to all of his friends and family.
Bret Hart: Goodbye to a good friend, Paul Bearer. Say hi to Owen for me.
Michelle McCool: #RIPPaulBearer ?.you always made me smile. Great entertainer, even better man! We love you & will forever miss you! God bless?.
Christian: Sad 2 hear about William Moody. Always loved your stories..Always made me laugh & always made people feel like they mattered.RIP Uncle Paul
Beth Phoenix: Condolences to the family of Paul Bearer?kind soul who entertained so many for so long. You remain in our prayers always.
Edge: Very sad to hear about William Moody/Paul Bearer. Such a sweet man, and my friend. My condolences to his family. I?ll miss ya Uncle Paul
Tommy Dreamer: Paul Bearer is 1 of the good guys. Reading everyone?s tweets great 2 c how 1 man has touched so many God Bless
Taz: Sad to hear of the passing of William Moody (Paul Bearer). A super guy, always helpful, complimentury & his talents were underrated. RIP
Jimmy Wang Yang: Paul bearer wrote a book on how to get into pro wrestling i bought this book and it really inspire me to follow my dream R.I.P Paul bearer
The Honky Tonk Man: Saddened to hear of my pal Paul Bearer passing away. I was informed a few moments after he silently went. A great fellow has gone
Shelton Benjamin: just heard of Paul Bearers passing. I only spent a short time with him and he was such a great guy. My condolences to his Family.
Charlie Haas: RIP Paul Bearer. Thank you for all your advice and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Michael Cole: So sad. We lost a great person and a wonderful man today. Rest in peace paul bearer. God bless his family and Godspeed.
Matt Morgan: Damn. 1of my favorite characters as a little boy,& one that I befriended as a man, gone. 1of the all time BEST! #PaulBearer
Wade Barrett: RIP Paul Bearer. A legendary performer and a very nice chap.
D'Angelo Dinero: My condolences to the Moody Family. I Had a chance to share Percy Pringle memories with Paul 2 1/2 years ago on tour in FL. Great Moment~PHS
Kevin Nash: R.I.P my friend,you will never be replaced.Not to late to add to the HOF
Eric Bischoff: Condolences to family, friends and fans of Paul Bearer. Never had the privilege of working with him. Much respect.
Kofi Kingston: Very saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Bearer. What a good dude. Condolences to his family.
Road Dogg: Today I pray for strength for the family of ?Paul Bearer? or Percy. I pray they have precious memories! #talkingandrelaxing God bless you!
Ted DiBiase: The wrestling world lost a good man today and I lost a good friend. Paul Bearer, rest in peace my friend
Brandon Traven: Only met Paul Bearer once but he was an incredibly nice man, and IMO played a big part in Undertakers success..RIP Paul
Brad Michaels: Very sad to hear of the passing of William Moody (Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle III). Rest....in....Peace
J. B. Payne: RIP PAUL BEARER! AKA PERCY PRINGLE, YOU WILL BE MISSED!
Jef Tiger: Rampage for Percy Pringle III (Cause it just seems wrong to call him the other name in this case) To the streets!!
Goldeneye: RIP Paul Bearer....you were my favorite wrestling manager growing up. :(
Ryan Davidson: Just when today was going great another brother in the world of wrestling has sadly passed away.........damn........... RIP Paul Bearer.
Carnage: I just heard that Percy Pringle aka Paul Bearer passed away today....very very sad. The wrestling world indeed lost a great one. Rest in peace.
World League Wrestling; Our deepest condolences go out to William Moody?s family and friends. Rest in Peace brother Paul Bearer
Cauliflower Alley Club: The CAC is saddened to learn of the passing of William Moody, aka Paul Bearer. Moody made his WWE debut in 1991 as the manager of The Undertaker and went on to become a memorable part of WWE over the course of the next 20 years. The CAC sends condolences to the Moody family and all of his friends and fans.
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