The Wrestling World Mourns the Loss of Steve “Mongo” McMichael
The wrestling community is deeply saddened by the passing of Steve “Mongo” McMichael, a former WCW Nitro announcer turned wrestler, who died at the age of 67 on Wednesday. McMichael was a member of the legendary Four Horsemen and held the WCW United States Championship during his wrestling career. In 2021, he was diagnosed with ALS.
After the news of his passing broke, tributes began pouring in from all corners of the wrestling world, honoring McMichael’s legacy and contributions to the industry.
Among those paying their respects were wrestling icons like Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, The Blue Meanie, and many others. Their heartfelt messages celebrated McMichael’s athleticism, personality, and the impact he had on their lives.
Some of the tweets shared include:
“The World Just Lost The Incredible Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael! He Was My Best Friend Through It All! An Amazing Athlete And Human Being! I Have The Fondest Memories Working With Him, And This Is An Extremely Heartbreaking Loss For Me! I Love You Mongo! You Fought One Hell Of A…” – Ric Flair
“RIP Mongo” – Arn Anderson
Steve “Mongo” McMichael will be remembered for his entertaining presence both in and out of the ring. His work ethic, rebel spirit, and dedication to the sport have left a lasting impact on the wrestling world.