– Here are some reactions on her passing from around the wrestling world:
The legendary Johnnie Mae Young has passed. The Oklahoman lead an amazing life. Her mental/physical toughness is an inspiration to all. RIP
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2014
I'll always remember Mae Young. We shared wonderful memories of my grandfather. She made me want to fight. There was no one like her.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 15, 2014
Every time I saw Mae Young, EVERY TIME, she would greet me with a BIG smile & hug & then say "Now what was your name again?" & laugh!
RIP
— MVP (@The305MVP) January 15, 2014
A fighter until the very end! Forever in our hearts,memories, & fighting spirit! A true HOF legend! #RIPMaeYoung pic.twitter.com/Jf091tIRvO
— Mickie James (@MickieJames) January 15, 2014
Rest in Peace Mae Young. One of the greatest female wrestlers ever. She was always very nice to me and was forever smiling.
— Todd Grisham (@GrishamESPN) January 15, 2014
#RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung Thank you for your example to my girls on how to get all you want out of life! #pioneer #legend #whatarun
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 15, 2014
She's a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for "Aunty Mae" Young. RIP. #IMissUMae pic.twitter.com/r9oG9rLw9Z
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2014
#ThankYouMae you made mine and Tai's Miami Hall of Fame evening a fun one! Thank you for the laughs and the company.
— Ricardo Rodriguez (@RRWWE) January 15, 2014
Mae Young passes at 90 | http://t.co/CIPrEUdAjn – http://t.co/8VmCRDRxvg
My condolences to Mae s entire family . #Respect
— JR FATU,, (@TheREALRIKISHI) January 15, 2014
#Rip #MaeYoung
#Godspeed
if I was as tough as #Maeyoung, I'd be a monster…
my condolences to her family…
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— Ezekiel Jackson (@zekewwe) January 15, 2014
RIP Mae Young. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/FXwlMEQHJL
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 15, 2014
I am heartbroken by the news of Mae Young's passing. She was always such a joy. My thoughts are with her family and friends. #ThankYouMae
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) January 15, 2014
Damn. What a life and what a career. Never forgotten and touched every generation
#RIPMaeYoung
— Tyson Kidd (@KiddWWE) January 15, 2014
A trailblazer & role model…paving the way for women in this division. You will always be remembered! #RIPMaeYoung
— Summer Rae WWE (@RealSummerWWE) January 15, 2014
Johnnie Mae as I knew her was part of my wrestling family. She will be missed as much a anyone I've ever known! pic.twitter.com/4o8riZYkBk
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) January 15, 2014
Very sad 2Hear of the passing of @WWE Hall of Fame Diva Mae Young. One of the Greatest Women I've ever met. Funny,Sassy&Witty #RIPMaeYoung
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) January 15, 2014