THE WRESTLING WORLD REACTS TO DON WEST’S PASSING
On Friday, December 30, 2022, the wrestling world was saddened when it learned of the passing of former Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling broadcaster, Don West. Almost immediately, #RIPDonWest was trending on Twitter. WU Online has compiled tweets from those in the sports-entertainment industry who tweeted tributes in memory of Don West.
Last Updated: December 31, 2022
- Mike Tenay @RealMikeTenay – 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
- Traci Brooks @TheTraciBrooks – Such an amazing man. I’m so sorry Mike and to Dons family. My heart is broken.
- Kevin Sullivan @KevinSullyTV – Rest in Power DW. He was an amazing individual and his powerful spirit will live forever. He touched so many people in so many special ways. Just saying his name always makes me smile.
- Jerry Lynn @itsjerrylynn – R.I.P Don West
Had so many laughs together!
Miss him so much! - RIGGS @realscottyriggs – never was honored to know @DonWestDeals but seeing the loved pouring out for him is heartfelt.. Godspeed to Don’s family and friends #RIP
- Private Party @Marq_Quen – The energy you guys sent through my television left pretty impactful memories. Sending my condolences
- Kid Kash @DavidKidKash – Lost for words
- Gary Ward @GaryRWard – RIP Don West.
Absolutely gutted to hear he lost his battle but what an incredible man.
Thank you for entertaining us for so many years.
#DonWest - Vince Russo @THEVinceRusso – So sorry, Mike. God Bless you and your family.
- IMPACT @IMPACTWRESTLING – IMPACT Wrestling is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Don West, one of the defining voices of our 20 year history. Don’s enthusiasm and passion elevated every second he called and uplifted the spirits of everybody he crossed paths with. He will be dearly missed. #RIPDonWest
- Mr. PEC-Tacular @MrPEC_Tacular – My deepest heartfelt condolences. He was an amazing man and a Legendary Broadcaster. One of the all-time best. May he RIP.
- Josh Alexander @Walking_Weapon – 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 - Death Machine @TheSamiCallihan – One of the greatest of all time, and one of the reasons I loved TNA growing up.
RIP DON WEST - Eric Young @TheEricYoung – 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 spirit around anymore is all of our loss! Today I will celebrate the man you where and the legacy you left!
- James Ellsworth @realellsworth – #RipDonWest
Respect - Frankie Kazarian @FrankieKazarian – 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.
- Joe Hendry @joehendry – RIP Don West.
An absolute legend and a voice that we all remember from some of the most iconic moments in the history of our business. - Matt Cardona @TheMattCardona – RIP DON WEST! An absolute legend!!! You will be missed!!!
- The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast @MajorWFPod – Rest in Paradise, Don West.
- Andrew”The Giant”Everett 223cm @_AndrewEverett – Condolences to family and friends. Thank you for the memories.
RIP Don West - SONJAY @sonjaydutterson – RIP Don West. An incredibly fun, thoughtful and caring man. So many great memories. You will be missed my friend.
- Jeremy Padawer @JeremyCom – Don West was so effective at making every deal seem remarkable! RIP Don West.
- Hurricane Helms @ShaneHelmsCom – Really saddened to hear this. @DonWestDeals was universally loved. All my interactions with him were lively and full of smiles. All my best to his family and friends.
On a related note, there’s a huge sale going on at the Pearly Gates as we speak. #RIPDonWest - Rosemary, The Demon Assassin @WeAreRosemary – You set the Energy for the entire arena.. a Voice filled with infectious Excitement for the Battles set to take place before their eyes..
Rest now, dear boy.. Your legacy lives on..
#RIPDonWest - Elijah Burke @DaBlackPope – Saddened by the loss of Don West. During his most hyped moments in TNA he’d yell “OH MY GOD!” Its my hope that in eternity he’ll be able to say that phrase w/a greater joy & excitement the likes of which he’s never known before. RIP DW, You’ll be missed my friend.
- RetroMania Wrestling @RetrosoftStudio – RIP Don West.
- Lance Storm @LanceStorm – #RIPDonWest
- Scott Fishman @smFISHMAN – RIP Don West. His enthusiasm and passion for everything he did was will never be forgotten in TNA, the selling world and everything in between.
- Brock Lesnar Guy @BrockLesnarGuy – Don West’s voice is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of TNA wrestling. His passion on commentary made TNA must watch! Had the pleasure of meeting him multiple times. Don West you will be truly missed.
#RIPDonWest - Daniel Spencer @DanielSpencer – #RIPDonWest
The voice of a generation. He would make the matches so much more fun and entertaining. - Athena is All Elite @AthenaPalmer_FG
#RIPDonWest
Truly one of a kind. My condolences to his friends and family - Pat”Simn Dmnd”Kenney @ImEdHeavy – RIP Don West. Don was a caring & colorful human being. One of a kind. He made “work” in TNA fun traveling in the “mini van of love”. Nothing but smiles thinking about him right now. Godspeed Don.
- Wrestle Carnival @WrestleCarnival – RIP Don West.
- Caprice Coleman @CapriceColeman – When you’re passionate about something the emotion seems effortless. Don West’s love for this sport was nothing less than contagious.
#RIPDonWest - All Elite Wrestling @AEW – AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of Don West. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.
- Dan Engler @DanEnglerWWE – Heartbroken over the passing of Don West.
His enthusiasm was contagious. His business savvy was incredible. He was kind and such a funny amazing person to be around.
Don, I was honored to know you, and I’ll miss you.
#RIPDonWest - THE WRESTLING GOD @TheMooseNation – RIP Don West
- For the Love of Wrestling @ftlowrestling – We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of former #ImpactWrestling announcer #DonWest
Don passed away after a long battle with Lymphoma
Don was on the first colour commentator in #TNA alongside Mike Tenay.
They were the best team in company history
#RIPDonWest - MLW @MLW – MLW is saddened to learn of the passing of Don West. MLW sends its deepest sympathies to Don’s family, friends and fans. #RIPDonWest
- D.A. Brewer @DallasIrvinWWE – Thank you! #RIPDonWest
- “The Influencer” Brian Zane @zmanbrianzane – RIP Don West
- Ross Forman @RossForman1 – #RIPDonWest – you brought so much energy & passion to the TNA/@IMPACTWRESTLING broadcast booth. You truly were a Gem Mint 10, and not just at 3am hawking insane card & collectible deals! I know you still will be cheering for your beloved @Cubs in heaven. We will miss you!
- THE Boys (Brandon) @TateTwinBrandon – RIP Don West.
- RUKUS @MikeyRukus – RIP Don West
- Dixie Carter @TNADixie – Broken-hearted to hear about the passing of Don West… Heaven gained the greatest salesman. Prayers to his family. #RIP #oneofakind
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