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Westside Xtreme Wrestling announced today that "Bad Bones" John Klinger, a three-time wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion along with holding other titles for the promotion and elsewhere around Europe, passed away today aged 40.
According to wXw, Klinger was close to retiring from wrestling when he died. Klinger was a top star in wXw, having worked with Gunther (formerly Walter) and Ilja Dragunov, as well as wrestling major international stars such as Cody Rhodes and Bryan Danielson.
wXw posted a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), with the following offered translation:
Wir verabschieden uns von "Bad Bones" John Klinger.
— wXw Germany (@wXwGermany) May 20, 2024
John Klinger war über ein Jahrzehnt einer der prägenden Wrestler bei wXw. Er hat alle großen Titel bei wXw errungen und sowohl 16 Carat Gold als auch Shortcut to the Top gewonnen. In seinen knapp 450 Matches im wXw-Ring hat er… pic.twitter.com/ISBZfbjJax
"We say goodbye to "Bad Bones" John Klinger.
John Klinger was one of the defining wrestlers at wXw for over a decade. He won all the major titles at wXw and won both 16 Carat Gold and Shortcut to the Top. In his almost 450 matches in the wXw ring, he always worked hard and did his best to excite his fans.
At just 40 years old, John died far too early, shortly before his planned retirement. We wish his family and friends strength in this difficult time."
PWInsider.com sends our deepest condolences to Klinger's family, friends and fans.
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