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Mickie James Lavishes Praise On Her Husband After He Signs With WWE, + More

Ryan Clark - October 17, 2023

Mickie James recently took to Facebook to comment on her husband Nick Aldis and his new role in WWE. On last Friday night's episode of...

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Kurt Angle Says Don West & Mike Tenay Were As Good As JR & King

Thomas Lowson - September 30, 2023

Impact Wrestling's legendary commentary team of Don West & Mike Tenay were just as good as JR & Jerry 'The King's Lawler, according to...

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Backstage Note On Why Mike Tenay Accepted Impact Hall Of Fame Induction

Saptarshi Sinha - September 15, 2023

Mike Tenay and Don West will be inducted into the Impact Hall of Fame this year. The WON reports that Impact Wrestling has been wanting...

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Mike Tenay & Don West To Be Inducted Into The 2023 Impact Wrestling Hall Of Fame Class

Ryan Clark - September 9, 2023

Mike Tenay and the late Don West are headed into the Impact Wrestling Hall Of Fame at Bound For Glory 2023. During Friday night's Victory...

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Gail Kim Talks Don West, Wants Him & Mike Tenay Inducted Into Impact’s HOF

Jozef Kostecki - January 26, 2023

Impact Wrestling producer and former seven-time Knockouts World Champion Gail Kim recently shared her memories of Don West. Speaking on the Generation of Wrestling podcast,...

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Mike Tenay Reminisces On His Time With The Late Don West In TNA

Tathya Sachdev - January 8, 2023

In an interview with Wrestling Observer Radio, former TNA announcer Mike Tenay opened up about his commentary teammate, the late Don West. In a conversation...

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Don West Tribute Video Released By Impact Wrestling

Joe Puccio - January 6, 2023

Beloved Impact Wrestling broadcaster Don West, who passed away from lymphoma at the age of 59 last week, had a tribute video released in...

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Jeremy Borash Pays Heartfelt Tribute To The Late Don West

Saptarshi Sinha - January 1, 2023

On December 30, 2022, Don West passed away from lymphoma at the age of 59. The pro-wrestling community paid their heartfelt tribute to the...

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The Wrestling World Continues To React To The Passing Of Don West

Ryan Clark - December 31, 2022

As we reported yesterday here on eWn, TNA Wrestling commentator Don West passed away at the age of 59 after a years-long battle with...

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Jeff Jarrett Got One Last Chance To Let Don West Know How Much He Loved Him

Ryan Clark - December 31, 2022

On Friday, it was announced that former TNA Wrestling commentator Don West had passed away at the age of 59 after a long battle...

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The Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Don West

Ryan Clark - December 31, 2022

On Friday, it was reported that former TNA commentator Don West passed away at the age of 59. In recent years, West had been...

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WWE SmackDown News – John Cena & Kevin Owens Defeat The Bloodline, Don West Referenced

Saptarshi Sinha - December 31, 2022

John Cena made his in-ring return on this week's episode of WWE SmackDown as he joined forces with Kevin Owens to defeat The Bloodline's...

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Legendary TNA Commentator Don West Has Passed Away

Jozef Kostecki - December 30, 2022

Former TNA (Impact Wrestling) color commentator Don West has passed away at the age of 59. West faced a year-long battle with brain lymphoma,...

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News On What Impact Wrestling Recently Privately Did For Don West

Ryan Clark - July 8, 2022

As we've been reporting here on eWn, Don West continues to battle brain cancer and has received a lot of support from Impact Wrestling....

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Impact Wrestling & AEW News – Don West’s GoFundMe, Double Or Nothing Fanfest

Ryan Clark - June 13, 2022

Don West’s GoFundMe account has hit the $60,000 mark. As we've been reporting, West's lymphoma returned earlier this year and he continues to fight the...

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AEW & Impact Wrestling News – Jack Evans, Miro, Scott D’Amore/Don West, More

Ryan Clark - June 3, 2022

The complete Sacrifice 2022 pay-per-view event will be airing on AXS TV on June 16th. This event took place back on March 5th at...

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Scott D’Amore Set To Match Donations Given To Don West

Ryan Clark - May 29, 2022

Impact Wrestling Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore will be doing his part to help Don West as he continues to battle brain cancer. D'Amore took...

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Don West Reveals His Cancer Is Back, Links His GoFundMe Page

Jozef Kostecki - January 18, 2022

In some very unfortunate news, legendary wrestling figure Don West has revealed that his cancer has returned. Posting on his Twitter account, West revealed that...

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Don West Battling Cancer Again

Andrew Ravens - December 28, 2021

Former TNA Wrestling commentator Don West previously announced in June that had been diagnosed with brain lymphoma. Fast forward to September, he announced the...

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Don West Announces That His Cancer Is In Remission

Brandon Ewing - September 4, 2021

Former TNA/Impact Wrestling analyst and commentator Don West was diagnosed with brain lymphoma, a form of cancer, back in June. On Saturday, West posted to...

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Don West Thanks Fans For Their Support As He Continues To Battle Brain Lymphoma

Ryan Clark - July 6, 2021

Don West took to Twitter today, thanking the fans for their support as he continues to battle brain lymphoma. He said, “I know that i...

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GoFundMe Campaign Set Up To Help Former TNA Broadcaster Don West

Ryan Clark - June 22, 2021

As we reported last week here on eWn, former TNA Wrestling broadcaster Don West has been diagnosed with brain lymphoma. Now, a GoFundMe campaign...

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Don West Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

Andrew Ravens - June 15, 2021

Former TNA/Impact Wrestling announcer Don West announced this week on the Newsradio 560 KPQ website that he has been diagnosed with a brain lymphoma. He...

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Former Impact Wrestling Announcer Turns Down The Offer To Return At Slammiversary XV

Andrew Thompson - June 26, 2017

This Sunday, Impact Wrestling will host its 15th annual: Slammiversary PPV. On the call for the event will be; ESPN's Robert Flores & Don...

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Don West & Robert Flores To Do Commentary For Slammiversary – Official Details

Andrew Ravens - June 15, 2017

Impact Wrestling issued the following press release: IMPACT Wrestling Taps MLB/NHL Announcer Robert Flores For Slammiversary Don West Comes Back For Color Commentary Duties NASHVILLE (June 13,...

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15 Recent Changes In Impact Wrestling.

Kyle Dunning - February 23, 2017

Hi everyone! Today, I would like to list and explain fifteen recent changes since the start of 2017. Dixie Carter's Impact Wrestling went through...

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Former TNA Commentator Returns To The Company (Video)

Andrew Ravens - January 13, 2017

Former TNA commentator Don West has returned to the company and is featured in the latest video to promote a big online sale this...

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Global Force Wrestling Releases A New Video Of Don West Cutting A Promo & Hyping Merchandise

Ryan Clark - June 19, 2015

Global Force Wrestling released the following video, featuring Don West doing what he does best….

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Don West Promotes Upcoming Global Force Wrestling Events

Andrew Ravens - June 19, 2015

As noted, former TNA color commentator Don West has joined Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling promotion. The promotion announced the news on Twitter.GFW has...

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Ex-TNA Commentator Don West Joins Global Force Wrestling

Andrew Ravens - June 19, 2015

Former TNA color commentator Don West has joined Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling promotion. The promotion posted the following on Twitter announcing the news: "ARE...

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Backstage Rumor – Don West Headed To Global Force Wrestling?, Details

Ryan Clark - June 19, 2015

Global Force Wrestling posted the following to Twitter, teasing Don West’s return to the wrestling industry as part of the promotion. The post says...

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (6/19) WCW Beach Blast, Several Title Changes & Vince Russo

Staff - June 20, 2014

WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware turns 57 today. Former TNA announcer Don West turns 51 today.1981: Don Muraco defeated Pedro Morales to win...

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Mike Tenay Talks Taz vs. Don West, 11 Years Of TNA, More

Staff - June 6, 2013

Credit: Ryan Rider and Pwinsider.com Mike Tenay recently spoke about his time with TNA Wrestling. Here are the highlights… On 11 Years of TNA: It's hard...

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Don West Rips TNA + Tara Taking Time Off – Details

Staff - April 17, 2013

-- While responding to a fan on Twitter, TNA Knockout Tara noted that she would be taking "a few months" off from appearing for...

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Is Ric Flair Still Under Contract With TNA?, West Update

Staff - June 17, 2012

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer -- The job position that Don West took with the Wenatchee Wild was Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior reports...