As revealed by Brian James AKA Road Dogg on Twitter, the legendary “Bullet” Bob Armstrong tragically died at the age of 80.
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Father and @WWE Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Information regarding funeral arrangements will come at a later date.
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the death of our Father and @WWE Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Information regarding funeral arrangements will come at a later date.
– Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) August 28, 2020
Popular WWE referee, former wrestler and one of Bob Armstrong’s four sons, Scott Armstrong, also took to Twitter to issue a similar statement as his brother Brian James.
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the death of our Father and @WWE Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Information regarding funeral arrangements will come at a later date.
– Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) August 28, 2020
Here are the statements from WWE and IMPACT Wrestling about the sad death of Bob Armstrong:
WWE is sorry to learn that “Bullet” Bob Armstrong, a WWE Hall of Famer and patriarch of the legendary wrestling family Armstrong, has died at the age of 80. Https://t.co/VC0Lzr0RGO
– WWE (@WWE) August 28, 2020
It was revealed earlier this year by Scott Armstrong that his father had cancer, and the WWE Hall of Famer refused by treatment.
Today my 80 year old dad, @WWE Hall of Famer Bullet Bob asked if he could come over to get a workout! He has bone cancer in his ribs, shoulder and prostate and chose not to continue treatment (his choice)! I put 30 kilos on it, and he said: “Give me 100 kilos !!! #Motivation 😎
Today my 80 year old father, @WWE Hall of Famer Bullet Bob, asked if he could come over to get a workout! He has bone cancer in his ribs, shoulder and prostate and chose not to continue treatment (his choice)! I put 30 kilos on it and he said: “Give me 100 kilos !!! #Motivation 😎 pic.twitter.com/yhfda0AGqA
– Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) March 25, 2020
“Bullet” is the legacy of Bob Armstrong in professional wrestling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS_uLxRBvK0
“Bullet” Bob Armstrong, real name Joseph James, made his professional wrestling debut back in 1960. He gave up his career as a firefighter to focus on building his wrestling career, and history would suggest that it was the best decision of his. life.
Bob Armstrong was a popular name in Alabama and Georgia during the territorial days of professional wrestling. During that time, he regularly represented the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and its numerous affiliates.
While Bob Armstrong retired in 1988, he was a semi-retired performer who wrestled his last known match in 2019 against The Assassin for Continental Championship Wrestling (CCW).
Despite his advanced age, Bob Armstrong struggled sporadically throughout the 2000s, including a TNA stint. Armstrong wrestled for several promotions in and around Georgia between 2010 and 2015. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.
Bob Armstrong’s four sons – Joseph James (Scott Armstrong), Robert James (Brad Armstrong), Steve James (Steve Armstrong), and Brian James (Road Dogg) – all became professional wrestlers.
We at Sportskeeda ‘bring our condolences to the family and friends of “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Rested in peace with his soul.
Published 28 Aug 2020, 08:42 IST
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