Longtime tenured Impact Wrestling employee Bob Ryder passed away today due to cancer. The wrestling world was shocked and extremely saddened. Many of Ryder’s current and former colleagues took a moment to pay tribute.
You can check out some of their tweets below:
RIP Bob Ryder @brydertna He and @JeremyBorash helped make NWA Wildside a thing on their podcast in 2001 and it led to more. Then we worked together. Bob helped and Bob tried. He will be greatly missed. #BobRyder#NWAWILDSIDE
— Bill Behrens (@WilliamBehrens) November 25, 2020
Incredibly sad to learn of the passing of my friend Bob Ryder. He was always there for me at TNA and I had the utmost respect for him. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May he RIP. #RIPBobRyder
— Mr. PEC-Tacular®️ (@MrPEC_Tacular) November 25, 2020
Incredibly sad to learn of the passing of my friend Bob Ryder. He was always there for me at TNA and I had the utmost respect for him. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May he RIP. #RIPBobRyder
— Mr. PEC-Tacular®️ (@MrPEC_Tacular) November 25, 2020
1st met Bob Ryder on PRODIGY Interactive Service (pre-World Wide Web) as early as 1989; we were correspondents in the #Wrestling Forum. Pre TNA,Pre ECW.
He loved Wrestling – I’m not surprised he, like I, found a way to become a more direct contributor to the landscape. RIP Bob.😢— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) November 25, 2020
R.I.P. Bob Ryder – one of the beloved members of @IMPACTWRESTLING.
Thank you for all you have done for the company. We are sending our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
— Fight Network (@fightnet) November 25, 2020
Bob Ryder, while I never had the privilege to meet him, did so much for everyone at Impact.
Though my only communication with him was via email, his kindness and genuine desire to help other radiated through his words and actions.
I extend all of my love to his loved ones.
— Mean Gia (@MeanGiaMiller) November 25, 2020
RIP Bob Ryder
— Acey Romero (@THEACEYROMERO) November 25, 2020
It’s hard to wrap my head around it. I can’t believe the news I was told. Bob Ryder was such a true friend of mine in @IMPACTWRESTLING and since my first day, he was such a kind man to me. I had just been to dinner with him for his birthday a few weeks back. Rest easy Bob. 😔
— Kenny F. Smith (@kennyfreakin) November 25, 2020
I’m very sad to hear the news of the passing of Bob Ryder. I’ve known him for years going back to 2007 when I was first trying to get a job with @IMPACTWRESTLING
He was always generous with his time & a complete joy to be around.
My heart goes out to his family.#RIP Bob ❤️
— Cody Deaner (@CodyDeaner) November 25, 2020
R.I.P. Bob Ryder.
Very helpful to so many across our industry. Devoted & loyal. Many thanks Bob for all you did during my time @IMPACTWRESTLING . The grit & courage Bob demonstrated during his illness is one of the many reasons he will forever be remembered as a champion— Rafael Morffi (@rmorfnyc) November 25, 2020
I am saddened by the passing of Bob Ryder. We shared a birthday and our love for Star Trek. Our talks on the phone would always start out as business, but would quickly evolve into the latest episode of Discovery. Birthday buddy, you will be missed. Sleep well my friend. #RIPBob
— D'Lo Brown (@dlobrown75) November 25, 2020
My heart is broken for my Impact family today. Rest In Peace Bob Ryder ❤️
— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) November 25, 2020
Crushed to hear of the passing of Bob Ryder. Godspeed Bob! Thank you for Everything! #RIPBobRyder pic.twitter.com/7GTaPLtnOa
— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) November 25, 2020
Terrible news today about Bob Ryder. Bob was a good human being who absolutely loved the wrestling business. Also loved LSU football. He was by his phone 24/7 ready to answer any and all phone calls….except when he went on a cruise. God bless & RIP Bob.
— Pat"Simn Dmnd"Kenney (@ImEdHeavy) November 25, 2020
Bob was family. Our hearts are broken, but I know he would want us to celebrate his life, so that’s exactly what we will do 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/VO4p2NFY6I
— Madison Rayne (@MadisonRayne) November 25, 2020
The wrestling business is a tough, harsh and often cold business. You don't forget the people that were in your corner.
Bob Ryder was in my corner.
Farewell Bob. I hope you know how much I appreciate what you did for me and my family. No more pain.
RIP my friend. 🖤
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) November 25, 2020
So helpful and patient. Devoted to wrestling. RIP Bob Ryder.
— Pat Buck (@buckneverstops) November 25, 2020
RIP Bob Ryder.
He was always so kind and helpful to myself and countless of others at Impact.
— The 🇨🇺💎 (@DiamanteLAX) November 25, 2020
So sad to hear about the passing of my old friend Bob Ryder. He was a pioneer in wrestling reporting and without him TNA never would have happened. Bob lived HIS life HIS way and the wrestling business is better for his contributions. Rest in peace my friend.
— Dave Scherer (@davescherer) November 25, 2020
Damn…RIP Bob Ryder. You were always cool with me and definitely one of @IMPACTWRESTLING go to guys for many things. Condolences to his friends and family
— Rohit Raju/Hakim Zane (@HakimZane) November 25, 2020
RIP Bob Ryder. Thank you for pushing me and believing in me.
— The HBIC (@MiaYim) November 25, 2020
Horrible news hearing about the passing of Bob Ryder. Even in his sickness, was constantly joking about.
We used to have a running joke about getting cucumber infused water on demand written into my next contract when I was with IMPACT.
RIP, Bob.
— Andrew Everett is more athletic than you (@_AndrewEverett) November 25, 2020
Very sad to hear about the passing of Bob Ryder. Read below if u didn't know BR or maybe u aren't aware of his contributions to Pro Wrestling for many years in the media & also in front office @IMPACTWRESTLING .
Bob was always awesome to me, great sense of humor & great guy. 🙏 https://t.co/ZF4SoXSuZn— team taz head honcho (@OfficialTAZ) November 25, 2020
Rest In Peace Bob Ryder. A true gentleman who helped me and countless others immensely. One of the good ones, he will be sorely missed!
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) November 25, 2020
Just heard the sad news about Bob Ryder’s passing. Bob took such great care of me & my family during my time with @IMPACTWRESTLING. Even after I left, Bob was so incredibly supportive of my family & career. Godspeed, my friend, you’ll be missed.#RIP Bob Ryder
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) November 25, 2020
Bob Ryder and I became friends my first day in @IMPACTWRESTLING My last day there he was one of the very few that it was difficult to say goodbye to. We remained in contact since then. A total pro who loved the wrestling business. I am incredibly sad today. RIP Bob. Godspeed sir
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) November 25, 2020
RIP Bob Ryder 😞 From working with Bob in my WCW days and then in TNA, he was always nice to me and helped me out anytime I needed it. Very sad to hear this news. https://t.co/xqqYcVTR8g
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) November 25, 2020
I just heard the news about Bob.
RIP to my dear friend Bob Ryder. We last texted Monday. I don’t know what to say. This is tough.
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) November 25, 2020
I’m crushed to hear Bob Ryder passed away today. He was one of a kind. He loved the business, the talent and everyone around him. He wore countless hats and was a big part of the success I had during my career. I love you Bob. Rest In Peace my friend.
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) November 25, 2020
I love you Bob Ryder. Rest In Peace my friend. Goodbye. I know I’ll see you again someday. pic.twitter.com/qtAO1VGWsB
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) November 25, 2020
BEYOND devastated about the passing Bob Ryder. He was the kindest, most selfless person you could imagine. He always did for others. He meant the world to me. We had just talked & I was worried he would be alone for Thanksgiving. Cannot tell u how much I will miss @brydertna 💔
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 25, 2020
There are people that can enter your life and completely change everything. Bob Ryder was that person for me. His courageous, long fight with cancer never kept his spirits down. He was the kind of best friend that comes along once in a lifetime. I will miss him terribly.
— Jeremy Borash (@JeremyBorash) November 25, 2020
There are people that can enter your life and completely change everything. Bob Ryder was that person for me. His courageous, long fight with cancer never kept his spirits down. He was the kind of best friend that comes along once in a lifetime. I will miss him terribly.
— Jeremy Borash (@JeremyBorash) November 25, 2020
RIP Bob Ryder. You were a good man.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) November 25, 2020
