Sunday was a sad day in the world of professional wrestling as WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff passed away.
@WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Nikolai Volkoff. https://t.co/zb85dBHiJ9
β WWE (@WWE) July 29, 2018
Volkoff passed away at the age of 70 and had an illustrious career inside that ring that spanned the better part of 40 years.
Volkoff was best known for his run with The Iron Sheik as WWE Tag Team Champions and once the news of his passing broke, the Sheik took to Twitter to pay tribute to his tag team partner.
The wrestling world also paid tribute to Volkoff once news of his passing broke:MY BEST FRIEND. MY PARTNER. MY BROTHER. WE GET MORE HEAT THAN ANYONE ON EARTH. I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE. HE TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I WAS DOWN. I MISS YOU FOREVER π pic.twitter.com/pp7ZgQRDnb
β The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 29, 2018
Today we mourn the loss of a true legend. Nikolai Volkoff was a badass monster in the ring,but outside the ring he was a kind,funny,intelligent guy who always promoted a healthy lifestyle.He was a true mensch and will be remembered as my generations most famous "Russian". #rip β€ pic.twitter.com/UCg5NPvrrc
β stu stone (@stustone) July 29, 2018
My relationship with Nikolai Volkoff over 35 years. RIP my mentor. https://t.co/Ue9zsuvnKj pic.twitter.com/1RYhULvRmS
β Page Magen (@pagemagen) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai, one of the best heels of the WWE π’ pic.twitter.com/CagJfudxB7
β Harry β¨ (@himpant94) July 29, 2018
Rip Nikolai volkoff pic.twitter.com/QDaIdEQHeQ
β Rob Anthony Shaw (@robshaw12) July 29, 2018
Sad to hear the passing of @WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff
β Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) July 29, 2018
Celebrate his life
Watch his greatness on @WWENetwork and all please rise as he sings the Russian National Anthem pic.twitter.com/0m5US6D0tw
I did many road trips with Nikolai Volkoff. As we only lived 15 minutes from each other.
β James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) July 29, 2018
I learned so much from him. He was one of the kindest people Iβve ever met.
Iβll miss him dearly #RIPNikolaiVolkoff pic.twitter.com/lJG2h01Lto
I always loved our conversations backstage ... Nikolai Volkoff was so special to my dad and the entire Hart family. We will miss you, Nikolai. My thoughts and condolences go out to Nikolaiβs family. π pic.twitter.com/WfMd4FDowb
β Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 29, 2018
Nikolai Volkoff was one of the nicest people Iβve ever met, in this industry or otherwise. Always brought a smile to my face to see him when we were in Baltimore. Condolences to his loved ones.
β Florida Man (@WWEBigE) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai Volkoff. One of the greatest heels when I was growing up. Thanks for all the pulse pounding entertainment. π€π»βοΈπ€π» pic.twitter.com/HdD4VwHYmm
β Greg Capullo (@GregCapullo) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai Volkoff. Him and @the_ironsheik were the definition of heat. You have to love Freddie Blassie in here too. @TheGarden was ready to riot. #RIPNikolaiVolkoff pic.twitter.com/TxO3bmlqPf
β Dan Hevia (@DanHevia) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai Volkoff. One of our industries great characters. One of the first action figures I had as a child. As much as I enjoyed his singing of the Russian National Anthem, I will always be a Cara Mia guy. Godspeed.
β Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai Volkoff. I sat next to him at a show for several hours and he was one of the nicest guys ever! Glad I got the chance to meet him.
β Dylan Bostic (@Dylan_Bostic) July 29, 2018
Nikolai Volkoff was a solid wrestler, and more than that, a good man. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/Kt76MgnrI2
β Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) July 29, 2018
It aches to hear that Nikolai Volkoff has passed. He was a good soul.
β MELINA (@RealMelina) July 29, 2018
Nikolai, thank you for sharing your stories, your love for family, positivity and humor with me. Every time my iWatch reminds me to drink water, I will think of you! RIP πhttps://t.co/M4T3CTWBLm pic.twitter.com/gRtlCJYCTA
RIP Nikolai https://t.co/skhLjV8hfp
β Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 29, 2018
