By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

-- WWE acknowledged Jack Brisco's death on Monday evening before Raw with a brief corporate statement. WWE then aired a video package on Brisco and two "In Memory" messages during the broadcast.

WWE's statement: "World Wrestling Entertainment has been made aware of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco. The WWE extends its deepest condolences to the Brisco family. Mr. Brisco was under contract with WWE from 1984 to 1985 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. Jack Brisco was one of the most decorated performers in sports entertainment history, and a bona fide legend in Florida and the southeastern United States."

-- Many wrestlers or wrestling personalities posted brief thoughts on Twitter about Brisco's death. The following are some of the highlights.

Ted DiBiase, Sr.: "Wrestling lost another true legend today (Monday). Jack Brisco died today. He was absolutely one of the best ever, and he was simply a great guy."

JBL: "Very sorry to hear about my dear friend and wrestling legend Jack Brisco passing away-I was proud to induct Brisco Brothers into H.O.F."

Jim Ross: "WWE's tribute to my late friend Jack Brisco reduced me to tears tonite. ... This morning's passing of the amazing Jack Brisco hit me hard. Talked to brother Gerald. Another service 2 attend."

Howard Finkel: "I'm saddened by the passing of the great Jack Brisco. He was a consummate performer in every sense of the word!"

Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer): "RIP - Jack Brisco, my friend. A Champion's Champion."

Lilian Garcia: "RIP Jack Brisco. So sad to hear about his passing today. Thoughts & prayers r w his brother Gerald & entire family & friends. Great wrestler"

Steve Keirn (FCW in Tampa): "R.I.P. Jack Brisco. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this time."

Ring of Honor: "ROH sends its condolences to the family of wrestling legend Jack Brisco who passed away this morning. A champion in the ring and in life."

-- Local media in Tampa, Fla. and some national media outlets covered Brisco's death with quotes from his brother, Jerry Brisco, and other wrestlers.

Tampa Tribune had a solid, "hitting the high points" write-up on Brisco's career.

St. Petersburg Times had a strong story with classic Brisco stories and quotes from Dusty Rhodes.

Miami Herald has a good story with quotes from Dory Funk, Jr. and Brian Blair.

Los Angeles Times briefly covered Brisco's death.

The local Fox Tampa Bay affiliate had a brief write-up with a file video attached from a story on pro wrestlers in Tampa in 2006. There is a very brief Jack Brisco mention at the 3:50 mark of the video below.

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