Don West faleceu aos 59 anos

É quase impossível pensar na TNA ou Impact Wrestling sem lembrar a voz de Don West, um dos mais históricos comentadores da promotora de Nashville.

Esta sexta-feira, o seu antigo parceiro de comentário, Mike Tenay, noticiou o falecimento de Don West aos 59 anos de idade, depois de vários meses a lutar contra um linfoma.

Just heard from wife Terri that our brother @DonWestDeals will be spending New Years in heaven. Terri said D-Dub finally had to tap out from his match with lymphoma. We bonded as soon as we met, both as broadcast partners and friends. Years of great moments both on and off camera

— Mike Tenay (@RealMikeTenay) December 30, 2022

Don West trabalhou na TNA/Impact Wrestling entre 2002 e 2012, ficando conhecido pelos seus comentários ao lado de Mike Tenay e pelos seus “descontos”.

Em Junho de 2021, Don West revelou que lhe foi diagnosticado um linfoma cerebral. Em Setembro seguinte, anunciou que após 8 semanas de quimioterapia e 13 tratamentos de radiação, o seu cancro estava em remissão.

Infelizmente, em Dezembro do ano passado foi revelado que Don West estava a batalhar contra o cancro pela segunda vez.

Entretanto, várias personalidades do mundo do Wrestling já reagiram ao falecimento de Don West. Aqui ficam algumas das reações:

Sorry to hear about the passing of Impact Wrestling Commentator Don West. Don was an incredible man with so much energy. My Prayers go to his family. #RIPDon pic.twitter.com/mXJkVWblWQ

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) December 30, 2022

One of the greatest of all time, and one of the reasons I loved TNA growing up.

RIP DON WEST. pic.twitter.com/ogacGKt9Br

— Death Machine (@TheSamiCallihan) December 30, 2022

RIP Don West. Truly devastating news. A great friend and someone who had one of the most infectious personalities I’ve ever known. A true joy to be around all of the time. I cherish the laughs, conversations and fun times we had together. Godspeed my friend. 😢

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) December 30, 2022

The voice of TNA/@IMPACTWRESTLING passed away today.

So many iconic moments & calls forever burned into my memory in his voice. I never met the man, but he’s loved by everyone I’ve met that knew him. He made a mark & will never be forgotten.

RIP Don West

🙏♥️🙌

— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) December 30, 2022

Rest In Peace Don West. You were an incredible person to work with, and I thank you for the excitement you brought to calling our matches. You will be missed.

— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) December 30, 2022

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Don West. He was a fun loving guy & very passionate guy. Condolences to his family, friends & fans. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dzm1nPeLTn

— taz (@OfficialTAZ) December 30, 2022

Don West was a force of nature. He threw his whole being into everything he did. We've been able to talk on the phone with D-Dub a few times in recent months, and even as he was battling devastating illness, that personality shone through. God speed DW. RIP. pic.twitter.com/LE3WAtLyPr

— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) December 30, 2022

Saddened to learn about the passing of Don West. Had great experiences every time I interacted with him. Don was one of the good guys, who was overflowing with passion & enthusiasm. My condolences go out to his family.

Love this clip of Don expressing his passion for the biz. pic.twitter.com/m8XGZbGDnS

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) December 30, 2022

RIP DON WEST! An absolute legend!!! You will be missed!!! https://t.co/YK6VjYpqKI

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) December 30, 2022

RIP Don West! A great man in every sense of the word! LOVE YOU BROTHER!!! The world lost another amazing person to this terrible disease is not having your amazing spirit around anymore is all of our loss! Today I will celebrate the man you where and the legacy you left!

— Eric Young (@TheEricYoung) December 30, 2022

Broken-hearted to hear about the passing of Don West…. Heaven gained the greatest salesman. Prayers to his family. #RIP #oneofakind 💔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/0G5hhqgtJr

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) December 30, 2022

"Today we mourn the loss of a special person, but let’s also stop and celebrate the amazing life of our friend and brother, Don West."

Read @ScottDAmore's full statement on the passing of Don West: https://t.co/GqsA127otR

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 30, 2022

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A equipa do Wrestling PT deixa aqui as suas condolências à família e amigos de Don West.