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RIP to the GOAT TV pitchman: Don West
Posted on 12/30/22 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 12/30/22 at 2:20 pm
My collection of gem mint rookie refractor cards purchased from Don allowed me to retire at 35 and move to Hawaii.
Don West - Honus Wagner, Part 1
Don West - Honus Wagner, Part 2
Don West - Baseball Blowout Extravaganza, Part 1
Don West - Baseball Blowout Extravaganza, Part 2
Don West Hawks A "MICHAEL JORDAN POSTAGE STAMP!"
Don West - Honus Wagner, Part 1
Don West - Honus Wagner, Part 2
Don West - Baseball Blowout Extravaganza, Part 1
Don West - Baseball Blowout Extravaganza, Part 2
Don West Hawks A "MICHAEL JORDAN POSTAGE STAMP!"
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Beloved pro wrestling broadcaster Don West, who famously worked for Total Nonstop Action and IMPACT Wrestling, has passed away at the age of 59 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Fellow pro wrestling broadcaster Mike Tenay, who was West’s on-screen partner for years, broke the news. “Just heard from [his] wife Terri that our brother Don West will be spending New Years in heaven,” announced Tenay on Twitter. “Terri said D-Dub finally had to tap out from his match with lymphoma. We bonded as soon as we met, both as broadcast partners and friends. Years of great moments both on and off camera.”
Outside of wrestling, West worked as a host at the Shop at Home Network. His work as a pitchman saw him sell over $1 billion in products. In 2002, he was hired by TNA to become the organization’s color commentator. He got into a number of notable angles during his run, which ended in 2012. He later joined IMPACT Wrestling as part of its merchandise department in 2017. West additionally did work as a radio sports talk show host in Nashville and was the director of sales and marketing for the Wenatchee Wild ice hockey team.
This post was edited on 12/30/22 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 12/30/22 at 2:23 pm to jatilen
Nooooooo
Spent many summer late nights/early mornings watching him scream about MJ/McGwire/Sosa/Bonds/Griffey/A-Rod rookie cards on Shop at Home
Spent many summer late nights/early mornings watching him scream about MJ/McGwire/Sosa/Bonds/Griffey/A-Rod rookie cards on Shop at Home
Posted on 12/30/22 at 2:26 pm to jatilen
The best pitchman. GOAT. Billy Mays
Posted on 12/30/22 at 2:53 pm to jatilen
That’s not Billy Mays
That’s not even Phil Swift baw
That’s not even Phil Swift baw
This post was edited on 12/30/22 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 12/30/22 at 2:57 pm to jatilen
Don got me through many nights of studying in college. Rookiesssssss. Gem. Mint. 10! Call now or else!
Posted on 12/30/22 at 3:21 pm to jatilen
I saw him at a TNA rasslin show. He was by far the most entertaining part of the event. Before the matches and at intermission he stood in the ring and sold merch. It was absolutely amazing to watch him work the mic and sell people live on the spot.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 3:29 pm to jatilen
I liked him as an announcer. He was a great counterpart to Tenay.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 3:32 pm to jatilen
Ron Popeil died over a year ago. He could still sell you a pocket fisherman and a STRG today in under 5 minutes.
This post was edited on 1/2/23 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:40 pm to jatilen
That dude was so valuable to TNA Wrestling for his ability to sell merchandise. RIP Don.
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