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WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: Queen Elizabeth II attends a ceremony to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle on June 13, 2020 in Windsor, England. The Queen celebrates her 94th birthday this year, in line with Government advice, it was agreed that The Queen’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, would not go ahead in its traditional form. (Photo by Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: Queen Elizabeth II attends a ceremony to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle on June 13, 2020 in Windsor, England. The Queen celebrates her 94th birthday this year, in line with Government advice, it was agreed that The Queen’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, would not go ahead in its traditional form. (Photo by Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday at an age of 96. Numerous well-known people voiced their opinions about the Queen’s tragic passing soon after the official announcement.
The Queen took the throne in 1952 and held the position for 70 years, during which time she witnessed many political and societal changes. While everything was going on, a notorious tweet about the death of a WWE Legend sparked outrage from the audience.
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The Iron Sheik, an Iranian icon, is infamous for his harsh and outspoken tweets. Fans have seen the controversial tweets that the Iranian made criticizing Hulk Hogan and others. Notably, the WWF veteran, who is infamous for his lack of appreciation tweets for others, repeated the same behavior this time as well.
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While Queen Elizabeth was being discussed, he released a tweet in which featured the late WWE icon Miss Elizabeth and said that she is the only queen he misses. This tweet spread like wildfire as soon as he posted it, and fans immediately became incensed.
Fans’ reaction to WWE legend’s tweet about Queen Elizabeth
It was apparent that the tweet would offend a lot of fans, and that is exactly what followed.
Why don’t you show respect
— Joshua (@JoshuaRatcliff5) September 8, 2022
Don’t be mean. QE2 was elite. https://t.co/jZUVZeasOD
— Bill Burt (@BurtTalksSports) September 8, 2022
Done. Insensitive &$%!* pic.twitter.com/VStaW1T2jm
— THE Mercedes Driver (@JeremyNesbitt10) September 8, 2022
Time and a fucking place mate
— Christian Proctor (@ChrisProctor13) September 8, 2022
That's pathetic. The queen passed away at 96 show respect.
— Matt Lener (@MattLener1) September 9, 2022
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Indeed, the tweet enraged the fans and they flooded with their enraging response. Moreover, The Iron Sheik made another tweet where he states, “Respect the Queen.” It appears that the legendary WWE wrestler realized his tweet wasn’t acceptable at this moment. Thus, he then sent out another tweet in honor of The Queen.
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Queen Elizabeth II had a long and illustrious reign that will live on in the hearts of her people for a very long time. Notably, the world pays tribute to its most well-known monarch and the legacy she has left. It is indeed the end of an era; she lived a life that impacted the people who were under her reign and beyond it.
What are your thoughts on The Iron Sheik tweet? Let us know in the comments section.
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