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<p>After working in the pro wrestling industry for 59 years, WWE Hall of Famer &#8220;Bullet&#8221; Bob Armstrong passed away on Thursday at the age of 80.</p>



<p>Armstrong&#8217;s two sons, Brian Armstrong (Road Dogg) and Scott Armstrong broke the news on Twitter. Funeral arrangements will be given at a later date.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It is with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of our Father and <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWE</a> Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Information regarding funeral arrangements will come at a later date.</p>&mdash; Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEArmstrong/status/1299171076803637249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Armstrong suffered from bone cancer that spread to his ribs, shoulder, and prostate. Yet, he refused to undergo treatment and continued to work out until the very end.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today my 80yr old Dad, <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWE</a> Hall of Famer Bullet Bob, asked if he could come over to get a workout! He’s got bone cancer in his ribs, shoulder and prostate and chose not to go through any treatment (his choice)! I put 30lbs on there and he said, “Gimme 100lbs!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Motivation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Motivation</a> 😎 <a href="https://t.co/yhfda0AGqA">pic.twitter.com/yhfda0AGqA</a></p>&mdash; Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEArmstrong/status/1242892922263134215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>WWE issued the following statement on Armstrong:</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>&#8220;Armstrong, however, didn’t rest on his laurels when he was between the ropes. He handled himself well in the rough-and-tumble southeastern territories by employing an assortment of holds and moves, including his feared sleeper and Georgia Jawbreaker. He also possessed the gift of grappling gab, giving him the uncanny ability to wear down a rival with his words as well as with his strength.&#8221;</p></blockquote>



<p>Armstrong debuted in 1960 and wrestled his last match in 2019. In these six decades, he won a plethora of titles across various promotions.</p>



<p>Armstrong was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class Of 2011, with his sons introducing him.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bullet 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 <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEArmstrong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWEArmstrong</a>. Your father is a legend. <a href="https://t.co/Un9Yn7Rle6">pic.twitter.com/Un9Yn7Rle6</a></p>&mdash; player/coach (@CMPunk) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMPunk/status/1299191519195394051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/StephMcMahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StephMcMahon</a> and I are thinking of the entire Armstrong family at this difficult time as they mourn the death of <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWE</a> Hall of Famer and patriarch of the Armstrong family, &quot;Bullet&quot; Bob Armstrong. <a href="https://twitter.com/WWERoadDogg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWERoadDogg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEArmstrong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWEArmstrong</a></p>&mdash; Triple H (@TripleH) <a href="https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/1299185097229377536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary “Bullet” Bob Armstrong, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPBulletBob?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPBulletBob</a> <a href="https://t.co/rlpUpy6pJw">pic.twitter.com/rlpUpy6pJw</a></p>&mdash; All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1299188098673319936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Armstrong&#8217;s wife, Vida Gail James, passed away this past June. The legendary wrestler is survived by Brian, Brad, Steve, and Scott.</p>


WWE Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong Passes Away at 80

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