Earlier today, The Post and Courier reported that women’s wrestling legend Mae Young had passed away at 90 years old. Members of the wrestling community lined up to pay their respects:
R.I.P. Mae Young. One of my all-time favorites to work with. Such a good sport. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/ejpYiIEm32
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) January 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/421380453661421568
Mae Young was an amazing performer & even a better person. She was Hardcore to the bone before Hardcore was cool. Always a pleasure to see.
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) January 9, 2014
God bless Mae Young, who lived a very full life. Mae was tough as hell, sweet as hell, but now moves on to wrestle in heaven. #RIPMaeYoung
— #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/TheCurtHawkins/status/421303774947602432
My condolences go out to the family and friends of Mae Young. She was the toughest person I have ever been in the ring with.
— D-von Dudley (@TestifyDVon) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young pic.twitter.com/UeHHzGpRCm
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young
A true trailblazer in our industry. She paved the way for every woman in the pro wrestling business.
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/RealKingRegal/status/421302058718101504
Sad day in professional wrestling, for women's wrestling especially. RIP Mae Young and thank you for paving the way!
— Madison Rayne (@MadisonRayne) January 9, 2014
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Sad to learn of the passing of Mae Young. She was one of a kind. We should all hope to live such a long and exciting life. RIPMaeYoung
— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) January 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/TNA_GUNNER/status/421291828525408256
Very lucky to have met the amazing Mae Young.
You will be remembered for the passion you had for the wrestling business and life.
— David Lagana (@Lagana) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae young. You were a legend and a wonderful woman. Thanks for paving the way for us. #Legend
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) January 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/TheTarynTerrell/status/421306728827740160
I remember meeting Mae Young. She shook my hand & squeezed my arm so hard I couldn't help cringing. #RIPMaeYoung
— Jay Bradley (@JayBradleyPW) January 9, 2014
A great legend and icon of pro wrestling has passed away. RIP Mae Young. Enjoyed years of working with and friendship with Mae.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) January 9, 2014
May we all live as boldly as Mae Young, and at least be a quarter as tough. Rest well.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) January 9, 2014
I love you Mae Young and its time to rest in peace! Thank you for your beautiful talks and advice! God Bless you and your family
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) January 9, 2014
Mae Young die she break my heart. I love her forever God bless her
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) January 9, 2014
The Post and Courier has since issued a correction:
Reports of WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young's death were incorrect #WWE @ByMikeMooneyham http://t.co/DcP9fD7I04
— The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) January 9, 2014
Mae Young has not passed away. The source who reported her passing received incorrect information. Mae is gravely ill, but still alive.
— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) January 9, 2014
We wish her the best.
Well it looks as though the passing of Mae was thankfully wrong. I saw a tweet by @ExcuseMeWWE first and then Mike Monneyham. Glad I'm wrong
— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) January 9, 2014
Glad to be wrong about Mae Young's passing. Keep fighting, Mae!
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) January 9, 2014
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