Wrestling World Reacts To Death Of Brodie Lee

The wrestling world was shocked last night to hear of the tragic passing of AEW star Brodie Lee (real name Jon Huber) at the age of just 41.

Wrestling Twitter has been flooded with heartwarming messages and tributes to the former TNT Champion, only going further to highlight just how universally loved Brodie Lee was.

We wanted to bring you just a few of the tributes that have been paid to Brodie Lee (formerly Luke Harper in WWE) on social media since AEW announced that he had passed away.

AEW boss Tony Khan took to the social media platform to emphasise just how much of a family man Brodie Lee was. He urged fans to keep him in our hearts.

I’m devastated by the loss of Jon Huber, known to fans as Mr. Brodie Lee, formerly Luke Harper. Jon was a great man. His family came first, his loving wife Amanda & their sons Brodie + Nolan. He loved wrestling & was great at it, he loved you fans. Please keep him in your hearts.

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 27, 2020

WWE higher-ups Triple H and Stephanie McMahon also took to Twitter to pay respects to their former employee, with Stephanie noting that the pair bonded over the love of their children.

Amazing talent ….
Better human being, husband and father. https://t.co/wc2080Ziar

— Triple H (@TripleH) December 27, 2020

I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of Jon Huber. We bonded over the love of our children. He was a true family man. #RIPBrodieLee

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 27, 2020

While with WWE, Brodie Lee was part of The Wyatt Family, and his former stablemates Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt have taken to various social media platforms to share their stories of Brodie and pay their respects.

I’m at a loss for words!!!!! #RestWellBrother pic.twitter.com/2w1w8lXsz9

— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) December 27, 2020

 

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After joining AEW, Brodie Lee would go on to lead a faction of his own in the form of The Dark Order. The group’s members have also taken to social media to pay their respects to the former TNT Champion.

I don’t know how to feel. I’m so heartbroken. Thinking about his wife and children who he loved so much. He was such a great man and helped me more than I could’ve asked for. He will be missed terribly..
#99

— Anna Jay (@annajay___) December 27, 2020

Jon was genuinely one of the best, honest and kindest man I've ever known. He was like that the very first day I met him back in 2007 and was like that the very last day I saw him. I will always only have good memories of him.
I love you man.

RIP: Mr Brodie Lee pic.twitter.com/zvCkN9STFs

— Stu Grayson (@stu_dos) December 27, 2020

RIP Jon. I am going to miss you. https://t.co/CkRt6TLKZ2

— EVIL UNO of DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) December 27, 2020

#RIPJonHuber pic.twitter.com/0coYwCHFBx

— Colt Cabana🦦 (@ColtCabana) December 27, 2020

One of the worst days of my life

— John Silver (@SilverNumber1) December 27, 2020

I can not thank you enough for all of your help and the advice you gave me for both wrestling and real life. I’m going to miss you so much.

— Alex Reynolds (@YTAlexReynolds) December 27, 2020

https://twitter.com/Alan_V_Angels/status/1343042092143177730

Brodie was one of the best humans I’ve ever met. We hit it off as soon as we met. He was an amazing performer, a mentor, but more importantly a dear friend. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything. #RIPBrodieLee https://t.co/3vbBo0K8bO

— Pres10 (@Pres10Vance) December 27, 2020

Brodie Lee’s final match before his tragic death saw him drop the TNT Championship to Cody Rhodes in a fantastic Dog Collar match. Cody has also posted a touching tribute to Brodie on Twitter.

Thank You pic.twitter.com/gbBD49IwDH

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 27, 2020

Other members of the AEW roster have also tweeted their respects for Brodie, with the common theme being that no matter how good Brodie was in the ring, he was an even better person outside of it

It’s Saturday. You know what that means…
Backstage in Mexico in 2015. Brodie was annoyed that he didn’t have his own merch t-shirt, so one of the brothers got a bunch made in his honor. We all wore them in tribute to the dude, cause everybody loved him. Just a wonderful man! pic.twitter.com/6XXl8Kr6iW

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 27, 2020

When long trips away from home made me miss my wife and daughter, you always made it a little easier. Great wrestler, but perfect family man. I’ll make sure Amanda, Brodie and Nolan always know how much they meant to you. I loved being your friend. Rest In Peace, Jon. pic.twitter.com/wR5927Xlx1

— Uncle Dax FTR (@DaxFTR) December 27, 2020

We love you Brodie.

— Matthew & Nicholas Jackson (@youngbucks) December 27, 2020

Was a true honor every time we locked horns. You were a damn great man, husband and father. This stings. You will be sorely missed Jon. I will always remember out times together. #RIPBrodie #RIPJonHuber pic.twitter.com/8o8haKexNh

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) December 27, 2020

Jon was an amazing person. Lovable. A guy that loved wrestling. A guy that loved his family above all else. He never failed to make everyone around him laugh. It breaks my heart we never took the picture. He’s going to be missed by so many. #RIPBrodie pic.twitter.com/E5VuETKhVn

— Daniel “Cash” Wheeler (@CashWheelerFTR) December 27, 2020

Several of Brodie Lee’s former colleagues in WWE also took to social media to pay their respects and share stories of their friend.

Freaking loved this guy. https://t.co/93jm35knIw

— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) December 27, 2020

A big man among men inside the ring & more importantly, outside of the ring. Absolutely Beloved

— Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) December 27, 2020

https://twitter.com/WWESheamus/status/1343046236966952962

https://twitter.com/TBARRetribution/status/1343026394444476417

I hope you all get to know someone like Jon. He was the biggest family man & someone who made me laugh daily. I’ll miss him every day for the rest of my life. I love you, Brodie, and I thank you so much for loving me.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 27, 2020

I’m in shock. My mind’s being flooded with so many laughter-filled conversations we had about fatherhood. Getting our wives & kids together was always a top highlight of Wrestlemania. The world lost a wonderful husband, amazing father & tremendous human being today.#RIPJonHuber

— Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) December 27, 2020

In utter disbelief hearing of the passing of Brodie Lee. I’m unable to process this. I can’t believe it.

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) December 27, 2020

Our entire brotherhood and industry mourns tonight. In addition to his incredible passion and talent, Jon was above all else, a great man, who loved his family more than words can say. Please keep them in your thoughts. I’ll see you down the road, brother ♥️ #RIPBrodieLee pic.twitter.com/DvTNr3Vo4g

— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) December 27, 2020

Of course, these are not the only posts that pay their respects to Brodie Lee. If you’d like to see more, please considering have a look at the #RIPBrodieLee on Twitter. All depict Brodie as a fantastic mentor, friend, husband and father.

Once again, everyone here at WrestleTalk would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the friends, family, loved ones and fans of Brodie Lee at this incredibly tough time.

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