WWE Legend King Kong Bundy (real name Christopher Alan Pallies) reportedly passed away at the age of 61 on Monday. His cause of death is unknown at this time.
The news was first reported by wrestling promoter and his longtime friend David Herro on Twitter. Herro has confirmed the passing with Bundy's family.
Today we lost a Legend of a performer and someone that I considered family. @RealKKBundy Rest In Peace my friend. Thank you for believing in me. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/b53l4xjhGi— David Herro (@DavidHerro) March 5, 2019
Bundy wrestled in the WWF from 1985-1988, then returned from 1994-1995. He wrestled in the main event of WrestleMania 2, losing to Hulk Hogan in a steel cage match for the WWF World Championship.
