The Pro Wrestling World Reacts To Bob Ryder’s Passing

By Bodyslam Staff Last updated Nov 25, 2020

Impact Wrestling co-founder Bob Ryder has passed away. Ryder had been in advanced chemotherapy and had been found dead in his home today by Nashville police. As an influential person in Impact Wrestling in addition to the world of internet wrestling news, many people are reacting at this time. Here are what some of his friends and colleagues have been saying.

Just heard the sad news about Bob Ryder’s passing. Bob took such great care of me & my family during my time with @IMPACTWRESTLING. Even after I left, Bob was so incredibly supportive of my family & career. Godspeed, my friend, you’ll be missed.#RIP Bob Ryder
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder and I became friends my first day in @IMPACTWRESTLING My last day there he was one of the very few that it was difficult to say goodbye to. We remained in contact since then. A total pro who loved the wrestling business. I am incredibly sad today. RIP Bob. Godspeed sir
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) November 25, 2020

I’m crushed to hear Bob Ryder passed away today. He was one of a kind. He loved the business, the talent and everyone around him. He wore countless hats and was a big part of the success I had during my career. I love you Bob. Rest In Peace my friend.
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder. Thank you for pushing me and believing in me.
— The HBIC (@MiaYim) November 25, 2020

There are people that can enter your life and completely change everything. Bob Ryder was that person for me. His courageous, long fight with cancer never kept his spirits down. He was the kind of best friend that comes along once in a lifetime. I will miss him terribly.
— Jeremy Borash (@JeremyBorash) November 25, 2020

I love you Bob Ryder. Rest In Peace my friend. Goodbye. I know I’ll see you again someday. pic.twitter.com/qtAO1VGWsB
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) November 25, 2020

Horrible news hearing about the passing of Bob Ryder. Even in his sickness, was constantly joking about.

We used to have a running joke about getting cucumber infused water on demand written into my next contract when I was with IMPACT.

RIP, Bob.
— Andrew Everett is more athletic than you (@_AndrewEverett) November 25, 2020

AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Bob Ryder, our thoughts are with his family, and his friends. #RIPBobRyder
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 25, 2020

BEYOND devastated about the passing Bob Ryder. He was the kindest, most selfless person you could imagine. He always did for others. He meant the world to me. We had just talked & I was worried he would be alone for Thanksgiving. Cannot tell u how much I will miss @brydertna 💔
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 25, 2020

I just heard the news about Bob.

RIP to my dear friend Bob Ryder. We last texted Monday. I don’t know what to say. This is tough.
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) November 25, 2020

Shocked and saddened to hear of Bob Ryder’s passing. He was THE BACKBONE of TNA, no one worked as hard as him. We all appreciate the hard work you did Bob and may you now rest peacefully ❤️
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) November 25, 2020

RIP to my dear friend Bob Ryder.
I loved you very much – I wish I had told you what you meant to me because you we always there for me like a great uncle when I first arrived in America. Can’t believe you’re gone. I’m so sorry. You were family to me ❤️ #BobSquad
— DRAKE MAVERICK (@WWEMaverick) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder. You were a good man.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) November 25, 2020

Absolutely gutted to hear about the passing of Bob Ryder, I'll never forget when he phoned me to sign for @IMPACTWRESTLING "Are you ready to come to America?" An absolute diamond of a man who helped me every month. RIP Bob 🙏
— GRADO (@gradowrestling) November 25, 2020

Crushed to hear of the passing of Bob Ryder. Godspeed Bob! Thank you for Everything! #RIPBobRyder pic.twitter.com/7GTaPLtnOa
— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder 😞 From working with Bob in my WCW days and then in TNA, he was always nice to me and helped me out anytime I needed it. Very sad to hear this news. https://t.co/xqqYcVTR8g
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) November 25, 2020

Damn…RIP Bob Ryder. You were always cool with me and definitely one of @IMPACTWRESTLING go to guys for many things. Condolences to his friends and family
— Rohit Raju/Hakim Zane (@HakimZane) November 25, 2020

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