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    WWE Issues Statement Following Death Of Brodie Lee/Luke Harper

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    Liam Winnard

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    Published 27th December 2020 at 2:43am

    WWE Issues Statement Following Death Of Brodie Lee/Luke Harper
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    WWE has taken to its official website to issue a statement following the unfortunate passing of Jon Huber, also known as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper.

    WWE.com writes:

    WWE is saddened to learn that Jon Huber, known to WWE fans as Luke Harper, passed away today at age 41.

    Known as both Luke Harper and Brodie Lee in the ring, Huber found success in every stop of his sports-entertainment career, as his soft spoken yet imposing presence helped him create countless awe-inspiring moments in the ring. After a highly decorated run on the independent circuit, Harper debuted in NXT as a menacing enforcer for The Wyatt Family. Harper had a dominant tag team run with Rowan that would lay the groundwork for future championship success.

    As a member of The Wyatt Family, he engaged in heated rivalries with the likes of Kane, Daniel Bryan, The Shield, John Cena and The Usos. After being set free from the family, Harper authored an impressive singles run that culminated with him defeating Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship. Harper & Rowan later comprised The Bludgeon Brothers and embarked on a path of destruction that was highlighted by a SmackDown Tag Team Title victory in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania 34.

    WWE extends its condolences to Huber’s family, friends and fans.

    WWE’s Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon tweeted:

    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

    Obviously, McMahon is far from the only person in the wrestling world to have posted a reaction to the news. The sheer volume of tributes goes to show what everyone in the business thought of him not just as a wrestler but more importantly as a person.

    His wife has explained that his death came after a “non-COVID-related lung issue”.

    AEW announced his passing with the following statement:

    The All Elite Wrestling family is heartbroken. In an industry filled with good people, Jon Huber was exceptionally respected and beloved in every way – a fierce and captivating talent, a thoughtful mentor and simply a very kind soul that starkly contradicted his persona as Mr. Brodie Lee.

    Jon’s love for his wife Amanda, and children Brodie and Nolan, was evident to all of us who were fortunate to spend time with him, and we send our love and support to his beautiful family today and always. Jon’s popularity among his peers and influence on the wrestling world was worldwide and trascended AEW, so this loss will be felt by many for a long time.

    We were privileged at AEW to call Jon Huber a brother, a friend and one of our own.

    We send our thoughts and condolences to Huber’s family, friends, and everyone affected by his passing.


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