WWE News: WWE releases statement on Muhammad Ali’s passing away

Jun 4, 2016 at 2:05 PM

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WWE News: WWE releases statement on Muhammad Ali’s passing away

The Global Icon and the greatest boxing legend ever, Muhammad Ali had passed away on Friday at the age of 74. The three-time world champion was suffering from Parkinson’s disease for decades and died at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after being admitted to the hospital prior to that due to a respiratory problem. Prayers and wishes kept coming after the shocking incident as one of the most iconic superstars in just not the wrestling industry but all around the sports world had just left us.

His legacy inspired millions of people around the world whether it is the battleground of sports or in life. With his evergreen charming personality, he was able to leave a long lasting impression wherever he went. Ali battled in professional championship wrestling in the 70’s. Mr. McMahon had bought the company and rebuilt it as the World Wrestling Federation now known as WWE aka World Wrestling Entertainment.

 

 

At the first ever Wrestlemania he was the guest referee the match between WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and pop culture icon Mr. T against “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. His name was mentioned in in numerous contexts in WWE, just like in any other sports and so WWE paid tribute to the legend of the sporting world as they released an official statement. Here is the official statement:

WWE is saddened to learn that two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali passed away at age 74 on June 3, 2016. The Louisville native won six Kentucky Golden Glove Championships and the gold medal for the United States as a light heavyweight in Rome’s 1960 Summer Olympics before beginning his professional career.

Ali also made history for his historic boxer vs. wrestler match against WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki in Tokyo on June 26, 1976. The fight is regarded as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts.

In 1985, Ali made his mark in WWE history when he was one of the special guest referees for the main event of the first WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden. The bout featured WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and pop culture icon Mr. T against “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. During the contest, Ali climbed up onto the ring apron and took a swing at Piper.

WWE extends its condolences to Ali’s family, friends and fans.

 

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