Wrestling Industry Reacts To The Passing Of Brodie Lee
As reported, AEW star Brodie Lee has passed away at age 41 from a non-COVID-19 lung issue.
The wrestling industry has been commenting tonight on the passing of the former WWE Intercontinental Champion.
Stephaine 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”
“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,” wrote Dax Harwood.
WWE Releases Statement On The Passing Of Brodie Lee
As reported earlier tonight, AEW star and former WWE star Brodie Lee (Jon Huber, fka Luke Harper) has passed away at age 41 from a non-COVID-19 lung issue.
WWE has released the following statement about Lee’s passing:
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.