Former WWE wrestler Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has died. He was 63.
"WWE is saddened to learn that Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart passed away," the company wrote on its website. "WWE extends its condolences to Neidhart's family, friends and fans."
Neidhart's daughter Natalya currently wrestles in WWE.
Neidhart, a former NFL player with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, was the brother-in-law of Bret "Hit Man" Hart. Together, the two formed the legendary Hart Foundation tag team, winning two WWE World Tag Team Championships.
Hart paid tribute to Neidhart on his Instagram page on Monday, writing: "Stunned and saddened. I just don't have the words right now."
Stunned and saddened. I just don't have the words right now.
Aug 13, 2018 at 8:13am PDT
Other WWE superstars, including Ric Flair and The Iron Sheik, also weighed in.
"My Good Friend Jim Neidhart, A World Class Athlete And A Man Among Men. Rest In Peace," wrote Ric Flair. The Iron Shiek added: "One of my oldest friends in the business Jim Neidhart. We travel together I love him forever like a brother. God bless family I never forget you Bubba."
