Published 13:50 IST, December 28th 2020
Jon Huber death: John Cena, Triple H, others pay tribute to ex-WWE, AEW star 'Brodie Lee'
Pro wrestler Jon Huber (also known as Luke Harper and Brodie Lee in WWE and AEW, respectively) passed away on Saturday, December 26 at age 41.
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Pro wrestler Jon Huber (also kwn as Luke Harper and Brodie Lee in WWE and AEW, respectively) passed away on Saturday, December 26 at 41. former WWE intercontinental champion died of a n-COVID related lung issue at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. According to his wife, Amanda Huber aka Synndy Synn, Luke Harper was surrounded by loved ones, including his two sons during his final moments.
How did Luke Harper die: Amanda Huber on her husband's passing
In heartfelt post, Amanda Huber expresses her pain, while also thanking fans for all support. She also expressed her gratitude to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where Jon Huber was working on as Brodie Lee before going on a break due to his illness. Huber joined AEW in March, months after getting released by WWE. 41-year-old had an incredible run in both promotions even winning multiple titles.
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Jon Huber death: AEW and WWE stars remember Brodie Lee
news of Luke Harper’s passing shocked many and pro-wrestlers from both AEW and WWE paid tribute to late superstar. While former WWE Universal Champion Bray Wyatt, remembered time he spent with Harper in ‘Wyatt Family,’ Mustafa Ali claimed that he’s “gutted” after hearing news of Jon’s passing, who once saved him from getting a severe “neck injury”. current WWE champion Drew McIntyre called Huber a “great man,” adding that former WWE star “loved his family more than words can say”.
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Jon Huber death: John Cena remembers Luke Harper
Apart from AEW’s Chris Jericho, Tony Khan and ors, WWE legend John Cena also paid tribute to Luke Harper while sharing a pic from one of ir matches on Instagram. According to reports, still is from ir 2014 bout, which took place in March 21, episode of WWE SmackDown, where champ came out on top via pinfall. Both superstars have collided in multiple in of occasions, with ar bout taking place in May of 2014.
“Amazing talent ....Better human being, husband and far,” wrote Triple H.
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Im Source: WWE.com
13:50 IST, December 28th 2020