WWE, Impact Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett pay tribute to Don West
Tributes have poured in following the death of former Impact announcer Don West on Friday.
Scott D’Amore, Impact Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett, NWA, AEW, and WWE all paid tribute to West on Friday after it was announced he had passed away from cancer.
On Friday’s SmackDown, Michael Cole briefly mentioned West prior to the night’s action, pointing out that he had made an “impact” in the pro wrestling business.
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AEW and NWA also paid tribute to West on Twitter.
“AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of Don West,” the company wrote on social media. “Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.”
“The NWA is saddened to hear of the passing of legendary wrestling broadcaster Don West,” NWA wrote. “Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and the wrestling community.”
“Don was truly a one of a kind who brightened every room he walked into. He brought out the best in people and was an inspiration to all who crossed paths with him,” Scott D’Amore wrote in a statement on Impact’s website. “He was one of the first people I met upon arriving at the TNA Asylum for the first time, and Don instantly made me feel welcome. His warm heart and legendary sense of humor made every day at work something to look forward to. I am forever grateful for being able to share a friendship with Don and truly know my career and my life are better because of having him in them.”
Jeff Jarrett also shared thoughts on West via Twitter.
“When I received the text from Don’s wife, Terri, earlier today on his passing I had an overwhelming feeling of mixed emotions—so happy and relieved for him that he was out of pain and his cancer was gone; but, the finality of his death was so dark and it hurt,” Jarrett wrote. “We FaceTimed just a few days ago-and because of his situation it’s the only conversation that I’ve ever had with him that I got to do all the talking and I’m sure he hated that! We reminisced, laughed, and I got the final opportunity to tell him I loved him and that I will see him again one day!”
Mike Tenay, West’s former broadcast partner, announced his passing on Friday. He was 59 years old.