Road Warrior Animal Passes Away at 60

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Gary Smith in Wrestling // 0 Comments

Some sad news this morning as wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Joe Laurinaitis, known as Road Warrior Animal, has passed away at age 60.

TMZ reports that Animal died of natural causes while staying at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Animal teamed with the late Hawk to form the Road Warriors/Legion of Doom throughout the 1980s and 90s, becoming one of the most popular tag acts in wrestling history.

Without you, the road would not have been paved. #RIPAnimal #OhWhatARush pic.twitter.com/otsdFYerAG

— Dax FTR (@DaxHarwood) September 23, 2020

I’ve often been asked …

“Who is the greatest Tag Team of All Time?”

The answer has always been the same.

Rest in Power brother. 💪🏽

My sincere condolences to family, friends and fans of Animal all around the world. #RIPAnimal pic.twitter.com/hQ2Av7xw1X

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) September 23, 2020

This one hurt. So saddened to hear the passing on Animal. He always had a minute for anyone & would smile when I asked him if he would watch my match

Well… we know now when we here that loud boom above our heads, that God is now experiencing that Road Warrior POP. #RIPAnimal pic.twitter.com/CuFfUeVH9O

— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) September 23, 2020

WWE is saddened to learn that Joe Laurinaitis, known to WWE fans as Road Warrior Animal, has passed away.

WWE extends its condolences to Laurinaitis' family, friends and fans. https://t.co/hurorEDVff

— WWE (@WWE) September 23, 2020

On behalf of everyone here at Vortainment, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Joe Laurinaitis.