As we reported earlier this afternoon, wrestling legend Danny Hodge passed away at the age of 88 due to Alzheimer Disease. Many wrestling personalities from WWE, AEW, etc. took a moment to pay tribute to Hodge. You can read those tweets below.
Hard to believe that my boyhood hero, riding partner, and mentor, the great #DannyHodge has passed away.
Danny was the best wrestler, amateur and pro, I’ve ever been around. #RIPCHAMP pic.twitter.com/JDPAFZNNS7
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 26, 2020
I’ve just seen the saddening news from my friend @Fgbrisco that the legendary Danny Hodge has passed away. Please take the time to google this incredible man and his career both in Wrestling and Boxing. I always loved talking to him. My deepest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/NToh6LuGnc
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) December 26, 2020
The great DANNY HODGE has passed away…Tuff as nails.. The real deal.. May he Rest In Peace… pic.twitter.com/Z5Rz44ussN
— Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) December 26, 2020
RIP Danny Hodge. A great amateur and professional wrestler who is an absolute credit to our business. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hodge after a show in Oklahoma years ago and was fortunate enough to experience the infamous handshake. Godspeed sir.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) December 26, 2020
Helluva night in #OKC! https://t.co/Svv9MmeMLU
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 26, 2020
Very saddened to learn of the loss of Danny Hodge. I always absolutely loved spending time with him and sitting under his learning tree. From speaking to him you’d never know all that he accomplished. Please do yourself a favor and look it up. Truly legendary. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/aoBmcIYtmG
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) December 26, 2020
One of the best professional and amateur wrestlers ever, has passed away. Danny Hodge is gone to be with the Lord. Our loss, Heaven’s gain. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/hM99cY8fYE
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) December 26, 2020
Danny Hodge has passed away at the age of 88. A legend and one of the greatest athletes ever! pic.twitter.com/kWz5ETs3jv
— David LaGreca (@davidlagreca1) December 26, 2020
Danny Hodge has passed away at the age of 88. A legend and one of the greatest athletes ever! pic.twitter.com/kWz5ETs3jv
— David LaGreca (@davidlagreca1) December 26, 2020
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary hall of fame wrestler Danny Hodge, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/IUyw9Z6ywm
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 26, 2020
Saddened to wake up to the news of Danny Hodge’s passing. Hodge is an absolute legend in the sport of wrestling and one of its best ambassadors. pic.twitter.com/6HQmImJFzE
— Seth Duckworth (@Seth_Duckworth) December 26, 2020
I never see your style! very entertaining! i very enjoyed!
big smile, hug, and hard shakehand,i never forget your memory,
sad…
R.I.P. Mr.Danny Hodge, pic.twitter.com/LKM5kk7oLu
— kikutaro (@kikutarosan) December 26, 2020
The greatness of Danny Hodge! https://t.co/89euDce2Ti
— Danny Cage (@TheDannyCage) December 26, 2020
For those who wrestled amateur & pro there was no badder man in both sports than Danny Hodge. The baddest dude. Ever. The hardest working. I'd hear stories about how into his 80s he was still putting in hours on the farm. I never got to meet him but was in awe of him. pic.twitter.com/smsqL42bWE
— Danny Cage (@TheDannyCage) December 26, 2020
His strength he possessed in his hands was legendary. Crushing apples & even breaking pliers by squeezing them. A rare breed that we will likely never see again. Do yourself a favor & read this. Then be sure to inform others of Danny Hodge. Thanks https://t.co/89euDce2Ti
— Danny Cage (@TheDannyCage) December 26, 2020
I'm honored to have known the greatest American wrestler ever. Danny Hodge was also an incredibly kind man. Rest in Peace Sir!🙏#RIPDannyHodge pic.twitter.com/LyMkSETKtF
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) December 26, 2020
IT BREAK MY HEART TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE LEGEND DANNY HODGE. DANNY BUBBA YOU WERE AS GOOD IN THE RING AS IT GETS AND AN EVEN BETTER FRIEND OUTSIDE OF THE RING. A REAL SHOOTER AND WORLD CLASS GENTLEMAN. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER. https://t.co/SDrmnjZw6g pic.twitter.com/3Ewb6DrEsh
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) December 26, 2020
