WWE is saddened to learn that Steve “Mongo” McMichael has passed away.

McMichael initially started as a star NFL player, most known for his time playing for the Chicago Bears, where he won a Super Bowl ring and made two Pro Bowl teams.

After his NFL career, he transitioned into sports-entertainment, briefly appearing for WWE in the lead-up to Lawrence Taylor’s match against Bam Bam Bigelow at WrestleMania XI.

McMichael then found success in WCW in 1995, initially appearing as a color commentator on Nitro. 

“Mongo,” his nickname from his NFL days, then joined up with Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen, competing in a WarGames Match and having a long-running rivalry with Jeff Jarrett. His issues with Jarrett led to McMichael winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Clash of the Champions XXXV.

On Feb. 8, McMichael was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, and he will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, Aug. 3.

WWE extends its condolences to McMichael’s family, friends, and fans.