As you might have heard by now, Japanese wrestling legend Hayabusa has passed away. Hayabusa was clearly well respected in the wrestling world as a number of wrestlers have paid tribute to him on social media.
Here are some tweets from WWE stars about Hayabusa:
A friend and an inspiration. Unforgettable and brilliant. Thank you for everything. #RIPHayabusa pic.twitter.com/2LvL3s5Gaf
— NEVILLE (@WWENeville) March 4, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to Hayabusa and his family. His style of wrestling was ahead of his time. A true innovator. pic.twitter.com/Az9x20xpOc
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) March 4, 2016
Truly saddened to hear of the passing of Hayabusa this morning. A great inspiration to me and many of my peers. His legacy will live on.
— Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) March 4, 2016
RIP Hayabusa. The memory of the Phoenix will rise & inspire the warriors of the future.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) March 4, 2016
RIP Hayabusa, one of most unique and innovative wrestlers ever.
— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) March 4, 2016
My prayers go out to #Hayabusa family one of the best and motivation in my career..R.I.P pic.twitter.com/uji0Jvc3Ap
— KALISTO (@KalistoWWE) March 4, 2016
Sad to hear the passing of HAYABUSA He was an innovator & good person. Glad to have shared ring w/him pic.twitter.com/fppeXoB7mf
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) March 4, 2016
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Japanese ring warrior #Hayabusa. Glad to have met him. R.I.P. ?Ganbatte Kudasai?
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) March 4, 2016
I was sad to wake up to news that Hayabusa, who thrilled Japanese, Mexican and American fans (in ECW) passed away. pic.twitter.com/MWGubiz7T6
— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) March 4, 2016