Late last night Road Dogg and Scott Armstrong both tweeted that their Hall of Famer father “Bullet” Bob Armstrong had sadly passed away. He had prostate cancer, which spread and became bone cancer, and due to it being terminal, he opted not to receive treatment. Sadly he was recently widowed after his wife of 60 years had passed away two months ago. Once the sad news was shared, some of the biggest names in wrestling took to Twitter to pay tribute and share memories, some of which you can read below.
Sad to hear of the passing of #BulletBobArmstrong…a true man’s man in this sport of thieves. When I broke my arm in #SMW in 94, Bob was one of the ONLY ones to call & check on me. I also learned the art of cutting a promo from him. Rest well Bullet!
Chris Jericho@StephMcMahon and I are thinking of the entire Armstrong family at this difficult time as they mourn the death of @WWE Hall of Famer and patriarch of the Armstrong family, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong.
Triple HI’m truly gutted to hear of the passing of my friend Bob Armstrong. His family have been my “American” family since I’m moved here 27 years ago. I love them all dearly. My deepest condolences to them all.
William RegalBullet Bob. Always so nice to me. I’d like to think he saw how thrilled I was whenever I got to speak with him, which fortunately for me was often. Here is a rare picture of him with sleeves on his shirt. Condolences to your family @WWEArmstrong. Your father is a legend.
CM PunkI’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Brian. I was so fortunate to have known “Bullet” Bob Armstrong, and watch him work his magic inside the ring. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Mick FoleyHeartbroken by the passing of Bullet Bob Armstrong. He crushed his Hall of Fame speech the night this picture was taken. Never seen a father more proud of his sons & sons more proud of their father…ever! #RIPBulletBob What an honor it is to have known you.
Sean WaltmanRest In Peace, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong.. I’m so happy I was able to know/work with this extraordinary legend & kind human being. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. Godspeed, Bullet!
Matt HardyBob Armstrong was born Joseph James and fathered four sons who all became wrestlers. His wrestling career spanned five decades and during his prime wrestled for affiliates of the National Wrestling Alliance. In 1974 he challenged Jack Brisco for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, the most prestigious title in all of wrestling a the time.
Modern fans will best remember Armstrong for his time in TNA, where he was an on-screen authority figure and occasional wrestler despite being in his 60’s. In 2011 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his sons Scott, Brad, and Brian.
