Former TNA Commentator Don West Battling Cancer For Second Time

Thoughts and well wishes to Don West at this time.

by Andrew Pollard
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Former TNA/IMPACT Wrestling announcer Don West is battling cancer for a second time.

This news was revealed by West's long-time friend Jeff Jarrett, with Double J taking to Twitter to let the wrestling world know that Don is currently in hospital.

June of this year saw West reveal he had been diagnosed with a brain lymphoma, but September brought the fantastic news that this cancer was in remission after eight weeks of chemotherapy. Now, Don sadly has to battle this horrible disease for a second time.

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A TNA original, Don West was an on-screen mainstay for the burgeoning promotion throughout its early years and beyond, making his pro wrestling commentary debut on TNA's first ever PPV back in June 2002. In his role as a commentator, a salesman and even briefly a manager, West's initial run with the company lasted until 2012.

Don would return to the organisation - by then known as IMPACT Wrestling - in 2017, where he'd work for the promotion's merchandising department.

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The thoughts and well wishes of all of us here at WhatCulture Wrestling go out to Don at this time.

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