WWE icon King Kong Bundy, who memorably battled Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 2, died Monday. He was 61. The athlete’s death was confirmed by longtime friend David Herro on Facebook, and by the WWE.

The late Gorilla Monsoon often referred to King Kong Bundy as a "walking ... at WrestleMania 2 when he battled Hulk Hogan in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship. Hogan would win the ...

Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy in the cage at ‘Mania 2, Hogan vs. Andre at ‘Mania III, Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase at ‘Mania IV and Savage vs. Hulk at ‘Mania V were the only WWF Title ...

His greatest rivals — “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, King Kong Bundy ... best matches read like a shortlist of WWE’s defining moments. Who could forget Hulk’s showdown with Andre the Giant ...

Beating SD Jones in (whisper it) 24 seconds was an important part of King Kong Bundy's path towards a feud opposite federation cash cow Hulk Hogan ... If only WWE had picked a better combo ...