Following the news that WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young passed away yesterday aged 90, Vince McMahon, Triple H and other wrestling stars have publicly commented on Mae’s passing, remembering the wrestling great.
Vince McMahon: “There will never be another Mae Young. Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends.”
Triple H: “?#?RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung? Thank you for your example to my girls on how to get all you want out of life! ?#?pioneer? ?#?legend? ?#?whatarun?”
Stephanie McMahon: “#RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung A true pioneer and legend has passed tonight. Long live the memory of my friend and @WWE Hall of Famer.”
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”
The Rock: “She’s a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for “Aunty Mae” Young. RIP. ?#?IMissUMae?”
Natalya: “I’ll always remember Mae Young. We shared wonderful memories of my grandfather. She made me want to fight. There was no one like her.”
Dixie Carter: “RIP Mae Young A true trailblazer in our industry. She paved the way for every woman in the pro wrestling business.”
Gerald Brisco: “RIP Mae Young a true pioneer and a great Okie, and friend”
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!”
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.”
MVP: “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”
Mickie James: “A fighter until the very end! Forever in our hearts,memories, & fighting spirit! A true HOF legend! ?#?RIPMaeYoung?”
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”
Lilian 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”
Ezekiel Jackson: “#Rip #MaeYoung #Godspeed if I was as tough as #Maeyoung, I’d be a monster… my condolences to her family… ”
Thea Trinidad (Rosita): “Very sad to hear about Mae Young’s passing. I had the honor of meeting her last year..she was so sweet & such a beautiful spirit. #RIP”
Chavo Guerrero: “Very sad to hear of Mae Young’s passing. She was a pioneer of wrestling & I was told by my family, she could beat most men. #godspeed”
Jeff Jarrett: “RIP Mae Young …”
JBL: “RIP Mae Young! What a tough incredible woman. Enjoyed being her friend and knowing one of original divas. She’s now reunited with Moolah.”
Bobby Roode: “Rest well Mae Young. #pioneer”
Howard Finkel: “RIP Mae Young. She was an absolute pleasure to have known, and truly was one of a kind. My sincere condolences go out to her family/friends.”
William Regal: “Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mae Young.A truly tough and lovely lady.”
Brian Hebner: “I’ll have to say, what many of us leave on the table. Mae Young never did! Such a inventor and a example of wrestling! #whataride RIP! #123”
Bully Ray: “#RIPMaeYoung Gonna miss you”
Victoria: “Mae Young will be remembered as a trailblazer who lived life to the fullest, on her own terms. Rest In Peace…”
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”
Zack Ryder: “RIP Mae Young. You will be missed.”
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.”
Byron Saxton: “Met Mae Young several years ago and it will always be a moment I cherish. Rest in Peace Mae…Thank You for all you’ve done.”
Lance Storm: “RIP Mae Young, an honour and privilege to have known you.”
Jimmy Korderas: “Just read that Mae Young has passed away this morning. It was truly an honor ”
Dave Lagana: “Very lucky to have met the amazing Mae Young. You will be remembered for the passion you had for the wrestling business and life.”
Samoa Joe: “May we all live as boldly as Mae Young, and at least be a quarter as tough. Rest well.”
Elijah Burke: “Just heard the sad news about Mae Young. My first meeting w/her & Fabulous Moolah was a True Experience. Now Theyre together again.~PHS #RIP”
The Stro: “RIP Mae Young. Legend and Inspiration. Love and respect always.”
Jim Mitchell: “Just got the news about the passing of women’s wrestling legend, The Great Mae Young. I will never forget taking the late Chris Kanyon to Fabulous Moolah’s training compound on a weekly basis in his early days and watching Mae Young repeatedly beat, kick, and stomp him into submission, while ripping the hair out of his head and smoking a big stogie without even dropping an ash. She was in her seventies then. Mae was one tough broad and a real character. The last of a breed. Rest In Peace.”
