TMZ reports that Neidhart passed away early this morning after suffering a medical emergency at his home in Florida.
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart took to Twitter and wrote the following on the passing of his brother-in-law and former tag team partner:
Stunned and saddened. I just don’t have the words right now. pic.twitter.com/fcO8Skuuhz— Bret Hart (@BretHart) August 13, 2018
Several wrestling personalities have taken to Twitter to react to the news, which you can see below.
My Good Friend Jim Neidhart, A World Class Athlete And A Man Among Men. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/JSmdpZ9YZ1— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 13, 2018
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Neidhart. A Legend of the wrestling industry. My condolences to Jim’s family & friends. #RIPAnvil pic.twitter.com/aMDQAgBTLa— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) August 13, 2018
I love you so much @NatbyNature my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) August 13, 2018
I ❤️ you @NatbyNature. No one is stronger than you.— Smackdown Womens Champion (@CarmellaWWE) August 13, 2018
R.I.P. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Jim stood out in a unique world with one of a kind personalities.— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) August 13, 2018
My deepest condolences to my Friends @NatbyNature @TJWilson and their family during this very tough time of loss of a family member not only to you all, but to all of the @WWE Family as a whole🙏🏿❤️— Titus O’Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) August 13, 2018
RIP Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart pic.twitter.com/gPCRgRHGwx— Dinner With The King (@DinnerWithKing) August 13, 2018
ONE OF MY OLDEST FRIENDS IN THE BUSINESS JIM NEIDHART. WE TRAVEL TOGETHER I LOVE HIM FOREVER LIKE A BROTHER. GOD BLESS FAMILY I NEVER FORGET YOU BUBBA. pic.twitter.com/lt1dE8QOvt— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) August 13, 2018
My heart & condolences goes to @NatbyNature & @TJWilson & family through this tough time! So sad to hear the loss of Jim. The bond between Natti & her father was unbreakable! He is your angel every step of the way! RIP – the @WWE family is praying for you ! 🙏🏼— Dana Brooke WWE (@DanaBrookeWWE) August 13, 2018
I’ve worked with hundreds in the wrestling business. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart was no doubt one of the most underrated of all time. Great wrestler, great entertainer, phenomenal human being. Thank you for all you did for us. pic.twitter.com/D8pU9WXJLU— Vince Russo (@THEVinceRusso) August 13, 2018
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