Impact: Membros do Impact Wrestling prestam homenagem a Stephan Bonnar
Neste fim-de-semana, o UFC anunciou o falecimento de seu ex-lutador Stephan Bonnar, que ficou conhecido no meio do wrestling por participações no Impact Wrestling, onde competiu em rivalidades contra Bobby Lashley e Moose. Além da conta do Twitter da própria empresa, diversos membros do Impact fizeram homenagens ao "American Psycho", entre eles o vice-presidente Scott D'Amore, que treinou Bonnar na época de sua estréia no IW, a antiga presidente da TNA Dixie Carter, Tommy Dreamer, o ex X-Division Champion Mike Bailey, e o atual Impact World Champion Josh Alexander.
Bonnar, de 45 anos, competiu no UFC entre 2005 e 2012, sendo lembrado principalmente por seu combate contra Forest Griffin, no The Ultimate Fighter, que foi dito por muitos como "a luta que salvou o UFC". Seu falecimento foi em decorrência de problemas cardíacos, e ele deixa sua esposa Andrea e o filho Grifin.
We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Stephan Bonnar. We offer our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ZSYLjkslPf
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 25, 2022
I’m absolutely heartbroken at today’s news. When Stephan was preparing for his Impact debut I had the honor of being called upon to coach him.
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) December 25, 2022
A legendary fighter, a passionate professional, & an amazing person. I feel blessed to have had his friendship.
RIP to a HoF human being https://t.co/sKe3ofTlDC
So saddened to hear about the passing of Stephan. Amazing fighter. Sending prayer to his family and many fans this Christmas Eve. 💔🙏🏻 https://t.co/Tcui0LuVzh
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) December 25, 2022
Sad news of Stephan Bonnar passing
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) December 25, 2022
He was MMA legend
Saved @ufc
He was awesome to work w/in @IMPACTWRESTLING
Strength & support for his family at this time pic.twitter.com/LwcpZ8TxuP
Incredibly sad news. I am fortunate to have met him. He was a kind, caring, and passionate person. RIP Stephan Bonnar. https://t.co/VCiJK4x65N
— Speedball Mike Bailey (@SpeedballBailey) December 24, 2022
I did a few shows w/Stephan Bonnar. Such a nice/real dude.
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) December 25, 2022
I remember a curtain sell out for his match at @BLabelPro once. He hit a random “Street Fighter Guile” jumping spin kick out of nowhere. Biggest pop I’ve ever seen from the boys.
Oh & he saved UFC too.
RIP to a legend.
