Legendary WWE superstar pro wrestler King Kong Bundy has died aged 61. Bundy, whose real name was Christopher Alan Pallies, fought Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 2.
Bundy had initially posted a message on social media just hours before his demise.
I will be with @TheRealAlSnow at @wrestlecon at the @COLLARxELBOW booth. Advance autographs and photo ops at https://t.co/tBgyyvvKsI or contact @DavidHerro #FIVE #WWE #raw pic.twitter.com/LDUpHmwFcP
— King Kong Bundy (@RealKKBundy) March 5, 2019
He said: “Today we lost a legend and a man I consider family. Rest in peace Chris. We love you. Thank you for believing in me.”
Bundy took part in one of the shortest matches in history when he defeated SD Jones at the first Wrestlemania in just nine seconds.
He also took part in the first steel cage match at the next Wrestlemania in 1986 when he faced Hogan.
WWE is saddened to learn that King Kong Bundy has passed away.https://t.co/SNrSunQYeQ— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2019
Bundy retired from wrestling in 2007 after losing to Jim Duggan and moved into acting.
The New Jersey native took part in TV show Married… With Children and later went on to star in hit film Moving.
Aside from #WWE, loved #KingKongBundy on “Married with Children.” He was perfect in it. #RIP pic.twitter.com/QHCyRbRPmh— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) March 5, 2019
American wrestling promoters among other celebrities and organizations paid tribute to Bundy on social media:
Aside from #WWE, loved #KingKongBundy on “Married with Children.” He was perfect in it. #RIP pic.twitter.com/QHCyRbRPmh
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) March 5, 2019
King Kong Bundy wrestling Bud Bundy on “Married With Children” back in the day. Classic moment. #RIPKingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/UWeyIbjC4h— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) March 5, 2019
RIP my friend. Thanks for your humor and kindness. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/MdzLtvyy6S— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) March 5, 2019
I loved this WWF Sportscenter commercial with King Kong Bundy in it pic.twitter.com/62Ij9rbd5T— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 5, 2019
Rest In Peace to the true master of the Five Count. Condolences to his loved ones. #KingKongBundy— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) March 5, 2019