Don West, a renowned pro wrestling announcer who was most known for his work with IMPACT Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action, has died at the age of 59 following a protracted battle with cancer.
West’s longtime on-screen collaborator and fellow pro wrestling announcer Mike Tenay announced the news. Tenay posted on Twitter, “Just heard from [his] wife Terri that our brother Don West will be spending New Years in heaven.” “Terri stated D-Dub ultimately had to submit to lymphoma in his match. As broadcast partners and friends, we immediately connected when we first met. Years of wonderful on-camera and off-camera moments.
Two voices you could trust, two voices that made every single second they called better with their passion, enthusiasm and knowledge.
On this special night, we pay tribute to our original announce team – the legendary @DonWestDeals and @RealMikeTenay. #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/NeyVX2T9pq
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
West had a job at the Shop at Home Network as a host outside of wrestling. He sold more than $1 billion worth of goods through his employment as a pitchman. He was employed by TNA in 2002 to work as the company’s colour commentator. During his tenure, which concluded in 2012, he entered into a number of noteworthy angles. In 2017, he later joined IMPACT Wrestling’s merchandise division. West also served as the Wenatchee Wild ice hockey team’s director of sales and marketing in addition to hosting a radio sports talk show in Nashville.
