WWE Hall of Fame member Bob Armstrong died Thursday at the age of 80.
Two of Armstrong’s sons, WWE manufacturer Scott Armstrong and WWE Hall of Fame member Brian Armstrong (also known as Road Dogg), announced his death on Twitter. Funeral arrangements will be made at a later date.
Armstrong suffered from bone cancer that had spread to his ribs, shoulder and prostate, according to Scott.
That didn’t stop him from being educated just five months ago:
Today, my 80-year-old father, Bullet Bob, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, asked if he could come and train. You have bone cancer in your ribs, shoulder and prostate and have chosen not to undergo any remedies (your choice). I put 30 pounds on him and he said, “Give me a hundred pounds !!!” #Motivación ? https://t.co/yhfda0AGqA
WWE.com also spread news of his passing and provided these words on his in-ring work:
Armstrong, however, did not fall asleep on his laurels when he was among the ropes. He behaved well in the tumultuous territories of the Southeast using a collection of catches and movements, adding his dreaded sleeper and Georgia Jawbreaker. He also possessed the gift of fighting stains, giving him the ability to exhaust a rival with his words and strength. “
Armstrong won a litany of titles at a time when professional wrestling was divided into territories.
The U.S. Marine And a former firefighter from Cobb County, Georgia, has made a hole in the southeastern United States. Armstrong played for the National Wrestling Alliance and its affiliates.
He has faced some of the biggest names in wrestling history, adding Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Rowdy Roddy Piper.
He also gave the impression in professional wrestling matches 59 years apart, his first appearance in 1960 and the last in 2019:
Armstrong had a wonderful reputation in the internal and external businesses of the ring. David Bixenspan presented this most productive reminiscence sums up man’s legacy:
RIP Bullet Bob Armstrong, one of the toughest human beings to have walked on the face of the planet and a true legend of the rasslin industry. May your memory be a blessing. https://t.co/wDGv2POMgM
He legitimately joined the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, and his children introduced him:
“I think someone up there loves me, ” said Armstrong in his speech. “I have to live my dream.”
A wave of memories and the impression they gave on Twitter following the announcement of his death, adding those of CM Punk, Triple H, Mick Foley and All Elite Wrestling:
Bob Bullet. Always so good for me. I’d like to think he saw how extremely happy he was every time I spoke to him, which, fortunately for me, was like that. Here’s a rare picture of him with sleeves on his shirt. Condolences to his family @WWEArmstrong. Your father’s a legend. https://t.co/Un9Yn7Rle6