WWE News: The wrestling world reacts to Bobby Heenan's sad demise

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan passed away on September 17th, 2017. He was 72-year-old.

During his life, he garnered attention due to his outstanding personality and unique presentation. His addition to any commentary team was sure to add a shine only he could bring.

Bobby had been sick in the days before his death and his daughter stated it was sudden. He battled a jaw infection, broken hip, and throat cancer in his life. The latter would affect his iconic voice and he would never sound the same after then. But his one-of-a-kind personality remained just as brilliant.

His death saddened the world and there has been an outpouring due to his passing. Here are a few tributes on social media from the pro wrestling community who considered him a member of the family.

One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017

Worked with Bobby Heenan from 1980 until my career ended,learned new things from him ever single day,love u my brother rip. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan... The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017

The news of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing today gutted me.

I loved our time together.

No one ever did it better than the Wease.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017

RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. He was one of the greatest mananagers in the history of our business!
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan was pure magic. Out of all his talents, his ability to make anyone laugh will live on forever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/4N7eFz50qI
— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAliWWE) September 17, 2017

Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) September 17, 2017

Saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby Heenan. "The Brain" did it all in the biz, in the most entertaining ways possible. #RIPBobbyHeenan
— REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 18, 2017

The incomparable. Rest In Peace, 'Brain'. pic.twitter.com/YMLJPs5cxp
— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) September 17, 2017

I will always appreciate the short time I had with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. It was truly an honor #RIPBobbyHeenan pic.twitter.com/wkpINiJIFl
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) September 17, 2017

"I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun."-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. I was truly blessed to know him. RIP my friend!?
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan was great at all that he did
Manager
Wrestler
Announcer
Host
The Brain
Weasel
Celebrate his life on @WWENetwork
1 of a kind pic.twitter.com/RdcVzUCmK4
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 17, 2017

Just heard the news about #BobbyHeenan deeply saddened. My thoughts are with Cindy and Jess. The Brain made Nitro the smash hit it was.
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) September 17, 2017

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain " Heenan.I was fortunate to work, laugh and learn from him.A great man.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 17, 2017

Sad news about Bobby Heenan, undoubtedly the greatest manager of all time. RIP
— Marty Scurll (@MartyScurll) September 17, 2017

RIP to Bobby Heenan. The greatest wrestling manager of all time and an innovator of comedy in wrestling.
— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) September 17, 2017

Rest in Peace Bobby Heenan. Such an important thread in the fabric that is the professional wrestling of my youth!
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) September 17, 2017

...one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan's death was felt by everyone in the entertainment business as his influence stretched well beyond just sports entertainment.

Comedian Tom Arnold had a very good tweet as he remembered Bobby Heenan as well as retweeting Daniel Bryan's condolences.

If professional wrestling isn't real why have I spent the past hour watching Bobby "The Brain" Heenan videos quietly alone in my hotel room?
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) September 18, 2017

Our deepest sympathies go out to Bobby Heenan's family and friends during this time of loss. He influenced an entire generation of personalities in pro wrestling and though he was often imitated he was never matched in skill and wit.

At times like this, we should do our best to not be sad because Bobby's no longer with us but enjoy all he gave to pro wrestling. There will never be another person like Bobby Heenan. So sit back and enjoy a classic Bobby Heenan moment on commentary while you remember him fondly.

"Jannetty Tried To Dive Through The Window To Escape!" -Bobby Heenan #RIPBobbyHeenan pic.twitter.com/8rRg3T2DgZ
— Brian The Guppie (@briantheguppie) September 18, 2017