The wrestling world lost Don West on December 30 after he battled with lymphoma.
W♛est famously called the action for TNA/IMPACT from 2002 to 2012 alongside Mike Tenay. West was known for his enthusiasm and excitement for the product and the wrestlers.
Following his pas❀sing, the wre🍃stling world took to social media to pay tribute to Don West.
Sorry to hear about the passing of Impact Wrestling Commentator Don West. Don was an incredible man w🌠ith so much energy. My Prayers go to his family.
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle)
One of the greatest of all time, and one of the reasons I loved TNA growing up.
— Death Machine (@TheSamiCallihan)
RIP DON WEST.
RIP Don West. Truly devastating news. A great friend and someone who had one of the most𓂃 infectious personalities I’ve ever known. A t꧅rue 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)
The voice of TNA/ passed away today.
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon)
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
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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)
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Don ꦡWest. He was a fun loving guy & very passionate guy. Condolences to his family, friends & fa♓ns. --
— taz (@OfficialTAZ)
The NWA is saddened 🗹to hear of the passing of legendary wrestling broadcaster Don West. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and the wrestling community.
— NWA (@nwa)
"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."
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING)
Read 's full statement on🅰 the passing of Don West:
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.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING)
RIP DON W♌EST! An absolute 🌞legend!!! You will be missed!!!
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona)
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 pe⛦rsonality shone through. God speed DW. RIP.
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis)
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.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND)
Love this clip of Don expressing his pa♒ssion for the biz.
Broken-hearted to hear about the passing of Don West…. Heaven gained the greatest salesman. Prayerꦬs to his family. ------
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie)
Don West was a huge voice in my childhood man.
— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay)
RIP Don
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 h🍌aving 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)
RIP Don West.
