The WWE universe is mourning the loss of long-time legend Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart” who passed away.
TMZ reports that Neidhart was at his home in Florida when he fell and hit his head. Emergency personnel were called and informed that Neidhart was suffering seizures and convulsions before succumbing to his injuries. Neidhart was 63 years old.
Neidhart last competed in WWE in 1997, is best known by fans as 1/3 of the Hart Foundation with partner Brett “The Hitman” Hart and manager “Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart. Neidhart and Hart went on to become the WWE World Tag Team Champions twice.
Neidhart’s daughter Natalya is current on the RAW roster where she is paired with Ronda Rousey.
News of Neidhart’s death devastated the WWE Universe with reactions coming in from former and current wrestlers, including his former partner Brett Hart.
Rest in Peace Anvil.
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