The wrestling world is in mourning today after WWE.com announced the news that iconic manager Paul Bearer has passed away at age 58.
Several former colleagues of Paul, real name William Moody, including the Divas have taken to Twitter to express their condolences.
Former Women’s and Divas Champion Beth Phoenix was one of the first to leave a message of respect, describing Paul as a “kind soul”. She tweeted:
Condolences to the family of Paul Bearer…kind soul who entertained so many for so long. You remain in our prayers always.
— Beth Phoenix (@TheBethPhoenix) March 6, 2013
The woman Beth defeated on her final night in WWE, AJ Lee, also tweeted a message of condolence. The former Raw General Manager said:
#RIPPaulBearer When I first met Paul Bearer I completely marked out & he was kind enough to humor me. So sweet & humble. Such a legend.
— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) March 6, 2013
Another emotional tribute was given by former WWE Diva Michelle McCool, the wife of The Undertaker, who Paul famously managed. Michelle said:
#RIPPaulBearer ….you always made me smile. Great entertainer, even better man! We love you & will forever miss you! God bless….????
— Michelle McCool (@McCoolMichelleL) March 6, 2013
Other messages of remembrance were posted by WWE Divas Natalya and Rosa Mendes, former Divas Mickie James and Tara, NXT Divas Sasha Banks and Summer Rae and also WWE’s Executive Vice President Stephanie McMahon, who simply tweeted the hashtag “#RIPPaulBearer”.
All of us here at Diva Dirt would also like to extend our condolences and well wishes to William Moody’s family.
