The Wrestling World Reacted To The Passing Of Harley Race

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As I’m sure you already heard, the wrestling world was saddened today by the loss of Harley Race. You can check out Brandon’s post for a fuller look at Race, but if you didn’t know him, the gist is that he was one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

Race was the very first to hold the United States Championship that currently belongs to AJ Styles. He was also an eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and competed for that belt against Ric Flair in the main event of the very first Starrcade. In WWF, he was the second King of the Ring tournament winner, but the first to roll that win into a “King” gimmick, like Randy Savage and Booker T would after him. In 2004 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Ric Flair, a man he once put out a hit on with a suitcase full of money.

Naturally, the entire wrestling internet is out on social media remembering such a legendary figure. I’ve done my best to collect the tweets that have come out so far, and if I’ve missed any (or when more come later, you can point them out in the comments.

The NWA, where Harley Race truly became a legend, has already tweeted about him several times, and most other companies and wrestling institutions have had something to say as well.

RIP Harley Race!

8X NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.

The entire sport of professional wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Harley. pic.twitter.com/rEiHknbYn1

— NWA (@nwa) August 1, 2019

From this past November at @WrestleCade, the NWA Worlds Champion @RealNickAldis has a significant moment with Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion)#RIPHarleyRace pic.twitter.com/9e4UE87JJc

— NWA (@nwa) August 1, 2019

In one of Harley Race's last public interviews, he appeared on #TenPoundsOfGold with @RealNickAldis about what it means to be the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. #RIPHarleyRace@8XNWAChampion pic.twitter.com/4ORacgNuHo

— NWA (@nwa) August 1, 2019

WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race passed away today at age 76. WWE extends its condolences to Race’s family, friends and fans. https://t.co/lO4OimLsSd

— WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2019

IMPACT Wrestling is saddened to hear of the passing of Harley Race. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/OZp5KPh48F

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 1, 2019

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 1, 2019

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, colleagues and fans of Harley Race.

Harley Race was one of the greatest professional wrestlers who ever lived. He will be sincerely missed. pic.twitter.com/VERMtch0kc

— #StarrcastIII (@StarrcastEvents) August 1, 2019