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It was announced this morning that Tom "Dynamite Kid" Billington passed away at the age of 60. Here is a sampling of social media reactions from those in and around professional wrestling on the passing of one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time:
Sad to hear about Dynamite Kid passing. He was and will forever be my all time favorite wrestler. RIP.
— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) December 5, 2018
Honour the LEGENDARY Brit by watching The Dynamite Kid BATTLING back in 1983 against Tiger Mask! pic.twitter.com/7jACo7AHnD
— WWE UK (@WWEUK) December 5, 2018
Sadden to hear of the passing of The #DynamiteKid. He captured my imagination when I was young, but I never had the opportunity to meet him. He should be in @WWE #HallOfFame https://t.co/Ufy6SyeSUY
— Eugene Nick Dinsmore (@UGeneDinsmore) December 5, 2018
There never would have been a Lightning(or123)Kid without the Dynamite Kid. I never knew him, but I'm very grateful to him. #RIPDynamiteKid pic.twitter.com/F6wKo54Rhd
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) December 5, 2018
Saddened to hear of the passing of Dynamite Kid, one of the greatest professional wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of wrestling boots. My dad said Dynamite Kid was his favorite person to… https://t.co/6mOCkSbVKM
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) December 5, 2018
It deeply saddens me to announce the passing of Tom Billington the “Dynamite Kid.” ????????????I was really happy and glad I got to see Dynamite one last time last June in the UK. ???????? ??????. Dynamite was certainly an inspiration to myself and many others and really revolutionized pic.twitter.com/req7CWTdxm
— Davey Boy Smith Jr. (@DBSmithjr) December 5, 2018
Professional Wrestling as we now it today. He flew high, and gave it his all every match. Thanks for everything and sad to have lost another family member. ???? Rest In Peace Dyno. ???? ???????? ???? ???????? pic.twitter.com/0p57E6dLwx
— Davey Boy Smith Jr. (@DBSmithjr) December 5, 2018
It's with great sadness I have to inform you all that THE "DYNAMITE KID" TOMMY BILLINGTON ON HIS BIRTHDAY HAS PASSED AWAY.. A TRUE BRITISH AMBASSADOR FOR WRESTLING WORLDWIDE RIP "KID' CONDOLENCES TO MARK & HIS FAMILY MARTY JONES pic.twitter.com/TRYbBTpTgf
— Marty Jones (@martyleglockno1) December 5, 2018
I heard news that Tommy Billington also know as the Dynamite Kid has passed away.
— ????????? (@WillOspreay) December 5, 2018
Thank you for all the work you’ve done for our country and inspiring so many wrestlers to take a chance on themselves.
RIP Dynamite Kid. pic.twitter.com/yzQ74Swhhz
RIP Dynamite Kid. One of the best to every come from these islands.
— Jim Smallman (@jimsmallman) December 5, 2018
Everyone take seventeen minutes of your life to watch the man in action in his prime. https://t.co/Ob83Bqq9Lj
Dynamite Kid and Tiger Mask made me want to be in New Japan when I was younger. Even more so than the WWF. My first ever real job in wrestling happened to be New Japan, as soon as i… https://t.co/jWQZLaeWCj
— ????????TJ Perkins???????? (@MegaTJP) December 5, 2018
WWE is saddened to learn that The Dynamite Kid has passed away. https://t.co/r41WiVPrOb
— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2018
Gutted to hear about the passing of one of my hero’s and biggest inspirations. RIP Dynamite Kid, Tommy Billington. pic.twitter.com/knQuwNOZKQ
— Tyler Bate (@Tyler_Bate) December 5, 2018
The NWA sends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and wrestling fans of The Dynamite Kid. #RIPDynamiteKid pic.twitter.com/ZN2WRbKoJJ
— NWA (@nwa) December 5, 2018
We’re saddened to learn of this morning’s news.
— Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard (@PrichardShow) December 5, 2018
On behalf of the entire #STW family, our thoughts go out to the family, friends and fans of the Dynamite Kid. pic.twitter.com/tW1g66g4pA
EXCELLENT WORKER INSIDE THE RING. TOUGH MAN OUTSIDE. GOD BLESS THE DYNAMITE KID pic.twitter.com/WWObV2gKE0
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) December 5, 2018
One of the most athletic, intense & spectacular wrestlers ever. Game-changer wrestler, LEGEND. #DynamiteKid RIP ????
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) December 5, 2018
Condolences to the friends and family of British wrestling legend Tommy Billington "The Dynamite Kid". https://t.co/IWPS8p4Syw
— WOS Wrestling (@WOSWrestling) December 5, 2018
Damn.. RIP Dynamite Kid #BritishBulldogs pic.twitter.com/8TSgUZ6khD
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) December 5, 2018
Gutted to hear about the passing of ‘The Dynamite Kid’ .
— Johnny Moss (@Johnny_Moss) December 5, 2018
I like many others, would try to emulate him...I failed obviously as there could only be one!
I’m proud to own one of the last pairs of boots worn by Tommy!
My thoughts go to Mark Billington and the family. #RIPDynamite pic.twitter.com/VOjoEztenl
Dynamite Kid, R.I.P.
— ?? ??SATOSHI KOJIMA? (@cozy_lariat) December 5, 2018
I wanted to meet him once.
All the Japanese wrestlers are also sad.
He was a really strong man.
Pioneer, trailblazer, pure dynamite. Your work will always stand the test of time. #DynamiteKid pic.twitter.com/WZwFW8Ah4A
— Dave Mastiff (@DaveMastiff) December 5, 2018
Saddened to hear about the passing of Dynamite Kid. There was a time I watched every Dynamite match I could get my hands on including this tribute video countless times. Despite many attempts of re-creating his magic I would never come close. https://t.co/OzLSl4JCW7 via @YouTube
— Kyle O'Reilly (@KORcombat) December 5, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends of Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington ... a true in-ring pioneer in the professional wrestling industry... RIP...
— Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) December 5, 2018
One of the greatest wrestlers of all time... Rest in peace Mr. Bellington, the Dynamite Kid. pic.twitter.com/luTkgHBAMl
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) December 5, 2018
Sad to hear that Dynamite Kid has passed away! RIP Brother!
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) December 5, 2018
#RIPDynamiteKid
— IPW (@IPWUK) December 5, 2018
One of the greatest professional wrestlers to come from ????????
Thoughts and prayers to his family
A personal favourite match of IPW management
Dynamite Kid vs @BretHart
Enjoy: https://t.co/xBPNvvPNZU pic.twitter.com/VGh2lY0QLf
Sad news to hear of the passing of Dynamite Kid. When you talk about great British Wreestlers, he’s up there with the very best. A true pioneer who’s matches would still hold up in the era.#RIPDynamiteKid ????????
— Nathan Cruz (@Nathan_Cruz90) December 5, 2018
One of the greatest performers and revolutionaries the business has ever seen. The #DynamiteKid is timeless. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/3AIDr3hZX5
— Saxon Huxley (@SaxonHuxleyUK) December 5, 2018
My first wrestling book I ever read was Pure Dynamite. If you haven't you must. Also his matches hold up to this day...he was way ahead of his time. RIP #DynamiteKid pic.twitter.com/FsKBq8x1j5
— Hale Collins (@Hale_Collins) December 5, 2018
One of the most important pioneers the wrestling world has ever had, a true worker who was years ahead of his time and someone who inspired so many wrestlers and will for generations to come. Rest In Peace Dynamite Kid. #DynamiteKid
— El Ligero (@Ligero1) December 5, 2018
RIP Dynamite Kid (Tom Billington). One of my first favorites. One of the first to make me realize that amongst the larger than life “wrestling characters” in the 80’s, there were straight up incredibly athletic wrestlers. A true game changer in every sense of the word. God speed.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) December 5, 2018
RIP Dynamite Kid. Hands down on of the most influential wrestlers of all time. I'll never forget the first time I saw him vs tiger mask, and the countless hours of trying everything they did. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Thank you for all your contributions! pic.twitter.com/GizS5aVqc1
— BigMike (@MichaelElgin25) December 5, 2018
Very sad to hear about the passing of Dynamite Kid Tom Billington. His matches with Tiger Mask were groundbreaking and seeing them helped change the way I thought about wrestling. Dynamite Kid's first SoCal match was against Tom Prichard at the Olympic in 1981.
— SoCal UNCENSORED (@socaluncensored) December 5, 2018
RIP. pic.twitter.com/PbWHHytM3y
The British Bulldogs were the first team to really make me a fan.
— David Lagana (@Lagana) December 5, 2018
To make me care if they won or lost.
RIP Dynamite Kid. pic.twitter.com/aCUta9Z6b7
RIP Dynamite Kid
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) December 5, 2018
You were decades before your time. You innovated professional wrestling for all that followed after you. You raised the bar to a level no one thought possible. Thank you for all of it. I’ll never forget. #Legend ???? pic.twitter.com/tSshB7v4Kv
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