WWE Legend King Kong Bundy Has Died At 61: Report

BYAlexander Cole2.7K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Bobby Bank/Getty Images
King Kong Bundy
A sad day for the WWE community.

The WWE has confirmed that one of its legends, King Kong Bundy, has unfortunately passed away at the age of 61. There are currently no additional details surrounding his passing, although those details will most likely be coming soon. If you followed King Kong Bundy's career, you would most notably remember him from his Wrestlemania 2 matchup against Hulk Hogan. After the news released of Bundy's passing, Hogan made sure to issue a statement and pay homage to the former wrestler.

"Overwhelmed by King Kong Bundy’s passing, only great memories, R.I.P.  big man until we meet again," Hogan said.

Other WWE wrestlers shared their thoughts on the news as well, mainly through social media.

"Hate to hear about the passing of King Kong Bundy. He was so cool to me when I walked in that @WWE dressing room as an absolute nobody in 1986," Mick Foley tweeted.

Bundy was considered one of those friendly giant type characters just like Andre The Giant. At 6'4" and 458 pounds, Bundy was a fan favorite and quickly ascended the WWE ranks after entering the scene in 1985.

You can watch a clip of his fight against Hulk Hogan below. Condolences to all those who have been affected by the loss.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
...