The wrestling world lost Don West on December 30 after he battled with lymphoma.
West 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 passing, the wrestling 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 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.
— 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
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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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
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
"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
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
RIP DON WEST! An absolute legend!!! You will be missed!!! https://t.co/YK6VjYpqKI
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) 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.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) December 30, 2022
Love this clip of Don expressing his passion for the biz. pic.twitter.com/m8XGZbGDnS
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
Don West was a huge voice in my childhood man.
— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) December 30, 2022
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 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
RIP Don West.
