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Wrestling World remembers the late Mae Young

Posted: Jan 15th 2014 By: mikeiles

Several wrestlers took to social media to remember Mae Young:

Stephanie McMahon - #RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung A true pioneer and legend has passed tonight. Long live the memory of my friend and @WWE Hall of Famer.

Ric Flair - I have so much respect for Mae Young. Incredible person & pioneer of the wrestling business. An honor to sit in the WWE Hall of Fame w/her.

Natalya - Mae Young was an amazing woman, and I am proud to have known her. I only hope to be half as loved when I am 90. #RIPMaeYoung

Ricardo Rodriguez - #ThankYouMae you made mine and Tai's Miami Hall of Fame evening a fun one! Thank you for the laughs and the company.

Gail Kim - RIP Mae Young. Thanks for all the memories and paving the way

Jay Bradley - I remember meeting Mae Young. She shook my hand & squeezed my arm so hard I couldn't help cringing. #RIPMaeYoung

Cherry Bomb - RIP Mae Young :( A strong fearless woman, wrestler, and legend. #RIPMaeYoung

Rikishi - My condolences to Mae s entire family . #Respect

Triple H - #RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung Thank you for your example to my girls on how to get all you want out of life! #pioneer #legend #whatarun

Todd Grisham - Rest in Peace Mae Young. One of the greatest female wrestlers ever. She was always very nice to me and was forever smiling.

Jim Ross - The legendary Johnnie Mae Young has passed. The Oklahoman lead an amazing life. Her mental/physical toughness is an inspiration to all. RIP

Ezekiel Jackson - #Rip #MaeYoung #Godspeed if I was as tough as #Maeyoung, I'd be a monster... my condolences to her family...

Bully Ray - #RIPMaeYoung Gonna miss you

Titus O'Neil - Very sad 2Hear of the passing of @WWE Hall of Fame Diva Mae Young. One of the Greatest Women I've ever met. Funny,Sassy&Witty #RIPMaeYoung

Summer Rae - A trailblazer & role model...paving the way for women in this division. You will always be remembered! #RIPMaeYoung

Mark Henry - Johnnie Mae as I knew her was part of my wrestling family. She will be missed as much a anyone I've ever known!

Lillian Garcia - I am heartbroken by the news of Mae Young's passing. She was always such a joy. My thoughts are with her family and friends. #ThankYouMae

Zack Ryder - RIP Mae Young. You will be missed.

The Rock - She's a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for "Aunty Mae" Young. RIP. #IMissUMae

Tara (AKA Victoria) - Mae Young will be remembered as a trailblazer who lived life to the fullest, on her own terms. Rest In Peace...

Montel Vontavious Porter - Every time I saw Mae Young, EVERY TIME, she would greet me with a BIG smile & hug & then say "Now what was your name again?" & laugh! RIP

Tommy Dreamer - Only Mae Young could fight off the Grim Reaper & give us all so many false finishes like she did this week. Thanks for being you RIP

A. J. Kirsch - #RIPMaeYoung Pound-for-pound and year-for-year, the toughest woman to ever lace em up. God speed. @WWE @WWEUniverse #ThankYouMae

The Blue Meanie - Rest In Peace Mae Young!! #ThankYouMae