PRO WRESTLING star John ‘Bad Bones’ Klinger has died aged 40, leaving the sport in mourning.
Bad Bones have made a name for themselves wrestling around the world in various independent promotions ranging from Europe, Japan and of course the United States since 2004.
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Klinger had three different stints in TNA in 2011, 2014 and 2017 and shared the ring with names like Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe.
The German grappler’s death was announced by wrestling promotion wXw, which is based in his homeland, and revealed he planned to retire soon.
The announcement read: “We say goodbye to “Bad Bones” John Klinger. John Klinger was one of wXw’s defining wrestlers for over a decade.
“He won all the major wXw titles and won the 16-karat gold and the shortcut to the top. In his nearly 450 fights in the wXw ring, he has always worked hard and done his best to excite his fans.
“At just 40 years old, John died far too early, just before his planned retirement. We wish his family and friends strength at this difficult time.”
Bad Bones’ last match came just nine days ago when he defeated former WWE Flash star Morgan Webster at PWT’s Total Blast From The Past event.
Webster echoed Klinger’s retirement plans when the Welsh fighter revealed he said he wanted to hang up his boots by September.
The former NXT UK star tweeted: “I only fought him 9 days ago.
“I was talking to him in Poland after the match about how he was going to retire in September and I was happy with what he had achieved and happy to walk away on his own terms. Life can be so cruel. Rest in peace, John.”
Several other fighters took to social media to pay tribute to the popular athlete.
WWE’s top commentator, Corey Graves, recalled the time they spent wrestling together in Europe.
Graves posted: “Man, I just heard the news about John “Bad Bones” Klinger. What a human gem.
“I had so much fun fighting/traveling with John in our NWE days in Europe. My condolences to all his friends and family. Rest well, my friend.”
TNA legend Daniels wrote, “Rest in peace, “Bad Bones” John Klinger. I’m glad we got the chance to share the ring, good sir. My sincere condolences to your family.”
And AEW superstar Will Ospreay said: “RIP “Bad Bones” John Klinger Always a pleasure.”
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