Joseph Laurinaitis

Joe was very successful in the world of wrestling and outside the ring he was a great human being! I was fortunate enough to get to know him. He was very good to the people around him and treated my son like he was his own. It was sad to see him go 5 years ago, way too young. RIP Joe and condolences to his family.

Hey Joe We never knew each other however we both have roots and family in southside Chicago. We probably even worked out at many of the same gyms and knew the same people. I'm old now and gave my life to Jesus. I pray for your soul brother. You and Hawk were the greatest. Rest in the peace of Jesus.

R.I.H Road Warrior Animal.

I want to thank Joe and Mike for giving me hope as a young kid. When I got bullied and dealt with depression, watching the Road Warriors on GCW and the AWA helped me get though things. Thank you.

Joe and Mike were a big part of my youth in the 80's and even the 90's. So many memories and am proud to have grown up in the "Road Warriors" era. You both will be forever missed but NEVER forgotten. Rest well my brothers.

As a kid I would watch the Road Warriors wrestle. So fast forward to 2018 when the What a Rush podcast came out it brought me back to when I glued myself in front of the TV to watch Road Warriors destroy their opponents. Then in Oct 2020 while waiting for a new podcast Joe´s podcast in crime co host canes on to say Joe has passed away. I couldn´t believe it because Animal was indestructible. In his memory I bought his book and read it. I laughed and cried of joy because I get a glimpse into...

What can you say? Joe you’ll be greatly missed by all. Thank you for all of the years of wrestling. You & Mike were awesome guys in & out of the ring. I had years of joy watching the Road Warriors. Seeing y’all wrestle got me thru the difficult times in my life & I thank you for that. It means everything to me. You’ll be greatly missed. RIP

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
As part of the Road Warriors, thank you for years of joy & love you gave us the fans. We loved you both. The Road Warriors RULED wrestling. Thank you Joe & Mike. RIP guys! Love you guys! You’ll be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.