Aug 27, 5:00 PM
The wrestling world pays tribute to Tim Curry
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Professional wrestling has always been full of eccentric oddballs, so it comes to no surprise that many wrestlers have mourned the passing of Tim Curry, an actor beloved for his portrayals of outlandish characters. Perhaps best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the “sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania,” in the 1975 cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Curry also delivered memorable performances such as Rooster Hannigan in 1982’s Annie; Wadsorth in Clue (1985); Pennywise the Clown in 1990’s It; Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996); and many others. Nic Nemeth (aka Dolph Ziggler) remembered Curry on X (Twitter) for his role as King Chicken in the 1990’s cult animated series Duckman. King Chicken RIP 👑 pic.twitter.com/KBGrw7aLtj — Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) August 26, 2026 “As a horror lover, Tim Curry scared me in the best way,“ Shotzi Blackheart posted on X. ”As a theater kid, I wanted to be Tim Curry. I wanted to play the most bizarre, larger than