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Earlier today, Mike Tenay made the sad announcement that former TNA announcer and executive Don West passed away following a long battle with brain cancer. The wrestling world took to social media to pay tribute to one of the truly great people of our time:
There will never be another like DW.
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) December 30, 2022
Great salesman on commentary or at the Merch stand. Only man I know who could sell 5,000 @dlobrown75 bobbleheads AFTER D’Lo had left the company!
So grateful for our friendship.#RIPDonWest https://t.co/O6dlzIcjux
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.
— Pat"Simn Dmnd"Kenney (@ImEdHeavy) December 30, 2022
So very sorry to hear that my old friend Don West has passed away. In the early days of TNA, he and his wonderful wife Terri were gracious enough to let me stay at their home in Nashville. Such a kind person. So many laughs. My thoughts are with his family today. #RIPDonWest
— Shark Boy (@SharkBoy24_7) 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."
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 30, 2022
Read @ScottDAmore's full statement on the passing of Don West: https://t.co/GqsA127otR
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of Don West. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/JFlu82f607
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 30, 2022
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 pic.twitter.com/gy2s4vQDUj
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) 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
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. pic.twitter.com/MZsrxCD3yr
— NWA (@nwa) December 30, 2022
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
Godspeed to the great Don West.
— My World with Jeff Jarrett (@MyWorldPod) December 30, 2022
He was a true treasure to the wrestling industry and more importantly, a great man.#RIP ???? pic.twitter.com/sXsUIrUveL
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) December 30, 2022
Love this clip of Don expressing his passion for the biz. pic.twitter.com/m8XGZbGDnS
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
RIP DON WEST! An absolute legend!!! You will be missed!!! https://t.co/YK6VjYpqKI
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) December 30, 2022
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God Speed Don West. Such a sweet man who never gave up. RIP ????????
— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) December 30, 2022
DON WEST I LOVE YOU FOREVER
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) 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
One of the greatest of all time, and one of the reasons I loved TNA growing up.
— Death Machine (@TheSamiCallihan) December 30, 2022
RIP DON WEST. pic.twitter.com/ogacGKt9Br
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
Don West was a huge voice in my childhood man.
— ???? ??????? • ????????? (@WillOspreay) December 30, 2022
RIP Don
The brown bag specials, high fives to Homicide after a big move to the outside, the “Are you kidding me?!?!”…Don West meant so much to TNA Impact Wrestling. Never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/fSZSXgHeGi #RIP
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) December 30, 2022
Condolences to family and friends.
— Andrew “The Giant” Everett 223cm (@_AndrewEverett) December 30, 2022
Thank you for the memories.
RIP Don West pic.twitter.com/iUiWK9Cst5
Don West made everything he was part of better. The ultimate hype man with a larger than life personality and an infectious passion and energy. An integral part of building TNA. RIP Don, you’ll be missed. ????????
— Austin Aries (@AustinAries) December 30, 2022
Don West was so effective at making every deal seem remarkable!
— Jeremy Padawer (@JeremyCom) December 30, 2022
RIP Don West. ?? pic.twitter.com/oneKMQ4gn3
Rest In Peace Don West. Such a sweet man. My thoughts go out to his loved ones.
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) December 30, 2022
RIP Don West.
— Joe Hendry (@joehendry) December 30, 2022
An absolute legend and a voice that we all remember from some of the most iconic moments in the history of our business. https://t.co/iGSjfcjwiA
RIP Don West. An incredibly fun, thoughtful and caring man. So many great memories. You will be missed my friend.
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) December 30, 2022
Very sad to see Don West has passed. Wrestling has had many iconic voices, but in an era where most people were already smart to everything, Don called every match like it was 1000% real. Passion you could feel.
— Captain YUMA (@yumabooma) December 30, 2022
Our heart hurts today. Rest easy Don West. ???????? pic.twitter.com/SEnVVkCs1B
— #StarrcastV (@StarrcastEvents) December 30, 2022
RIP Don West
— Chris Bey (@DashingChrisBey) December 30, 2022
Very sad to see that Don West passed. He represented the best of professional wrestling: kindness and unbridled enthusiasm. May he and his loved ones find peace. https://t.co/spfd3K6d5m
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) December 30, 2022
RIP to the ultimate salesman. Much love Don West. I’m so happy I told you how much i enjoyed you the one time we crossed paths. https://t.co/SEavanAJaK
— Funches (@RonFunches) December 30, 2022
Just heard from @realmiketenay that long time TNA announcer Don West @donwestdeals has passed away. Great guy, great announcer. He was a friend and never met a stranger. Condolences to the family from me and all the @sportskeeda group. @rdore2000
— ????????. ???????????????????? (@DirtyDMantell) December 30, 2022
The voice of TNA/@IMPACTWRESTLING passed away today.
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) December 30, 2022
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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RIP Don West
— The Bunny ???? (@AllieWrestling) December 30, 2022
It's another sad day in the wrestling world, beloved TNA commentator Don West has passed away at age 59. We send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans the world over. May they find comfort in the wonderful memories left behind during this most difficult time. pic.twitter.com/eknnPtcLk6
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) December 30, 2022
Rest In Peace Don West.
— Mr. Stone (@MrStoneWWE) December 30, 2022
More than what people will say about Don West's contributions in TNA on commentary and behind the scenes, Don was a great human being and was positive about everything.
— Richard Trionfo (@RichardTrionfo) December 30, 2022
I loved the opportunities to talk about non wrestling things with him after IZ tapings, especially hockey.
RIP
RIP Don West, you absolute icon and industry treasure ???? https://t.co/Bk4WZlz2Wj
— Courtney Rush - #DUB3's Living Legend (@Rushlemania) December 30, 2022
Don West was everything fun about pro wrestling. His ability to bring some of the most genuine enthusiasm to everything he did was a gift that few possess. The real connection he made with @RealMikeTenay came through in everything they did.
— Matt Camp (@TheMattCamp) December 30, 2022
RIP D-Dub
I called @IMPACTWRESTLING’s Slammiversary PPV w/ Don West and it was one of the biggest thrills of my career.
— Robert Flores (@RoFlo) December 30, 2022
Don was so kind and helpful. His enthusiasm on the mic elevated every event he called. Thank you Don.#RIPDonWest
#MCWProWrestling sends its thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of legendary wrestling commentator Don West. pic.twitter.com/GqvSCUlQJs
— MCW Pro Wrestling (@MCWWrestling) December 30, 2022
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