May 20th 2024.
The wrestling community is in mourning as stars from WWE, AEW, and TNA pay tribute to the late John Klinger, also known as "Bad Bones". The veteran wrestler passed away at the age of 40, just days after his final match.
Bad Bones, who made his debut in 2004, had a 20-year career that took him all over the world, including stints with TNA Wrestling. He was a beloved figure in the industry, known for his hard work and dedication to entertaining his fans.
The news of his passing was confirmed by wXw, Germany's leading wrestling promotion, who wrote a heartfelt message saying goodbye to their friend and colleague. They hailed Bad Bones as one of their defining wrestlers and expressed their admiration for his achievements, including winning all of the major titles at wXw and capturing the 16 Carat Gold and Shortcut to the Top championships.
In his almost 450 matches in the wXw ring, Bad Bones always gave his all and never failed to excite the audience. His sudden passing, just before his planned retirement, has left the wrestling world in shock. The wXw team sends their thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Throughout his career, Bad Bones faced off against some of the biggest names in the industry, including Ilja Dragunov. He even caught the attention of WWE before signing with them. The wrestling community is grateful for the impact he made and the memories he leaves behind.
His final match took place just nine days ago, where he defeated former WWE superstar Flash Morgan Webster at PWT's Total Blast From The Past event. After the match, Bad Bones shared with Webster that he planned to retire later this year and was content with his accomplishments. Little did anyone know that it would be his last match.
Webster, still in shock, took to social media to share his disbelief and pay tribute to his friend and opponent. He expressed how life can be cruel and sent his love and condolences to John's family.
Tributes have been pouring in from fellow wrestlers and fans, including British wrestling legend Doug Williams. He posted photos of himself with Bad Bones over the years and wrote that he was lost for words.
TNA Wrestling star "Speedball" Mike Bailey also expressed his heartbreak and shared fond memories of Bad Bones as an incredibly warm and kind person.
The loss of Bad Bones has touched not only those in the wrestling community but also those he encountered during his career. CZW, a wrestling promotion in the US, shared their sadness at the news and sent their thoughts to his loved ones.
Even current All Elite Wrestling star Will Ospreay took a moment to honor Bad Bones, tweeting that it was always a pleasure to work with him.
Corey Graves, now a commentator for WWE Raw but previously a wrestler on the independent scene, shared his memories of traveling and wrestling with Bad Bones during their NWE days in Europe. He praised him as a gem of a human and offered his condolences to his friends and family.
TNA legend Christopher Daniels also remembered his time in the ring with Bad Bones and extended his sincere sympathies to his loved ones.
The wrestling community has lost a talented and respected performer, but his legacy will live on through the memories and stories shared by those who knew and loved him. Rest in peace, Bad Bones.
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