The WWE reported his passing on Twitter at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, describing him as one of the wildest and most unpredictable superstars in sports-entertainment history on their website. After earning his bachelor’s and master’s, he coached wrestling and football in MI.
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Steele, wrestling’s relatable monster, died Thursday night of kidney failure in Florida.
The Detroit native was inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame back in 1995.
Steele began his career as a professional wrestler in 1969 in his home state of MI, and after being spotted by Bruno Sammartino, began a long career in WWE.
“George “the Animal” Steel, RIP my brother, only love, only grateful”.
One of his most famous story-lines was his pursuit of “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s manager Miss Elizabeth.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Jarrett, now executive producer for Impact Wrestling, led the way while speaking exclusively to SunSport.
In recognition of his dedication to the institution, 2012 saw the football field renamed as Jim Meyers Stadium. He also had his colon removed in 2002.
Steele retired from wrestling in 1988, but made a brief return a decade later during WWF’s Attitude Era.
Myers also had a screen appearance in “Ed Wood”, portraying Tor Johnson, a Swedish wrestler turned actor.
The legend was battling major issues in his health for the past two years and tweeted about the same, previously.
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We at Den of Geek wish to convey our condolences to the family and friends of William James Myers and reminisce about all the great moments he gave us as George “The Animal” Steele.
