Both WWE & AEW Pay Tribute To Don West

Twitter: @IMPACTWRESTLING

After news broke earlier today of the passing of Don West, both WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage broadcasts paid their respects.

Earlier today, WrestleTalk was saddened to learn that former IMPACT Wrestling announcer Don West has passed away at aged 59.

Both WWE and AEW television broadcasts of SmackDown and Rampage respectively paid their respects to the enthusiastic voice of IMPACT.

With WWE noting the loss via Michael Cole on commentary, he sent condolences to the friends and family upon their loss.

Over on AEW Rampage, the episode started with a title card in honor of the memory of Don West.

A GoFundMe page was set up in his wife’s name to help battle lymphoma, which can be found here.

We send our condolences to the friends, family and fans of Don West at this time.

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 30, 2022

Don West and IMPACT reference during #SmackDown. Love it. https://t.co/3yQ9KOeo66

— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) December 31, 2022

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