Obviously this is the biggest story of the day so I'm making it a separate post. Randy Savage died on Friday in a car crash in Florida. His wife was also injured. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this unfortunate accident.
After the break, get all of today's press on the story:
Here's TMZ's report of the story.
WTSP.com has more.
Slam! has a look back at his career.
As does PWInsider.com. Amazing career and that's a fantastic look back.
Hulk Hogan commented on the passing of his long time rival.
PWTorch.com posted part of an interview with Savage's brother from 2008.
WWE issued a press release on his passing. That link also has videos of his career.
TNA also has a press release.
Here's People.com's coverage of the story. Savage was actually a 6-time World Champion.
This link has Twitter comments from Bret Hart, The Rock, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley.
This one has some from William Regal, JR, John Cena, Zack Ryder, HBK, Trish Stratus, Howard Finkel, Mark Henry, Kharma, Yoshi Tatsu, Rey Mysterio, C.M. Punk, Lucky Cannon, Goldust, Vickie Guerrero, Darren Young, Wade Barrett, Titus O'Neil, Natalya, Curt Hawkins, JTG, Ezekiel Jackson, Justin Roberts, Christian, Scott Stanford, Jeff Jarrett, Tommy Dreamer, Doug Williams, Karen Jarrett, Mickie James, Jay Lethal, Shane Helms, and Shelly Martinez.
TampaBay.com has a story on it, with past Savage quotes.
A Huffington Post columnist shared his memories of Savage.
ESPN's story features comments by Dusty Rhodes.
An autopsy is set to be done Saturday 5/21.
PWTorch.com has some classic Savage match clips, and some highlights of his career.
Slam! has more on Savage's career, with plenty of quotes from people who've worked with him.
Slim Jim issued a statement on their famous pitchman as well.
E! Online had an article on Savage and some wrestlers' reactions to his passing.
PWTorch.com readers shared their favorite memories of Savage.
WWE put up a video honoring Savage previously used on their Macho Madness DVD. They're putting together a video to run during next week's shows.
That's all for Friday's Randy Savage news and reactions. I'll have more in the days to come.
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