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“Bullet” Bob Armstrong, pro wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer, passed away after battling bone cancer. The WWE Universe sent out their tributes. One such pro wrestler who sent his tribute was CM Punk.
However, among all of this, CM Punk also gave a witty response to Mark Henry.
I got you. pic.twitter.com/SR1XN6Wr38
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 28, 2020
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CM Punk gives his tribute to Bob Armstrong
CM Punk took to social media to show what Bob Armstrong meant to him. He explained how fortunate he was to get to spend time with Bob Armstrong.
Bullet Bob. Always so nice to me. I’d like to think he saw how thrilled I was whenever I got to speak with him, which fortunately for me was often. Here is a rare picture of him with sleeves on his shirt. Condolences to your family @WWEArmstrong. Your father is a legend. pic.twitter.com/Un9Yn7Rle6
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 28, 2020
Bob Armstrong started his career back in 1960. He became famous for his signature move – Georgia Jawbreaker.
In fact, apart from the Georgia Jawbreaker, Armstrong was quite famous for his sleeper hold as well.
Even though he officially decided to retire from the ring in 1988, Bob Armstrong was still nvested in wrestling.
There was a time during the early 2000s when Armstrong teamed up with Dusty Rhodes and Larry Zbyszko. This continued to a point in 2019 wherein he continue to perform.
Not only was he a famed pro wrestler, but also a part of the U.S. Marine. Some of the biggest names that he had as his opponents in the ring were Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and Rowdy Roddy Piper.
“Bullet” Bob Armstrong left behind an entire legacy. All of his four sons continue to pursue a stream in the wrestling industry. One of his sons, Scott Armstrong, went onto becoming a famous referee. On the other hand, Brian went on to becoming a WWE Hall of Famer.
Bob Armstrong was included in the Hall of Fame in the year 2011. Alongside him, the others were Abdullah, Sunny, Jim Duggan, and Shawn Michaels.
Apart from CM Punk, others from the wrestling industry took to social media to express their condolences. Some of the notable names are Triple H, Mick Foley, Matt Hardy, and others.
I have an article up on the legendary “Bullet“ Bob Armstrong at https://t.co/4Brd6eBaxf
I hope men & women in the biz will read and RT – more fans should know about The Bullet.
God bless you Steve @WWERoadDogg @WWEArmstrong – I hope I did your family proud with this story🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/k6vrpWpls6
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) August 29, 2020
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.@StephMcMahon and I are thinking of the entire Armstrong family at this difficult time as they mourn the death of @WWE Hall of Famer and patriarch of the Armstrong family, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. @WWERoadDogg @WWEArmstrong
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 28, 2020
Rest In Peace, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong.. I’m so happy I was able to know/work with this extraordinary legend & kind human being. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family.
Godspeed, Bullet! pic.twitter.com/pPHDwpMUNx
— MATTHEW HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 28, 2020
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