AEW wrestler Brodie Lee (FKA Luke Harper in WWE) has died

[TheSpaceBetween]

That really sucks. He always seemed to be a great talent that the WWE misused. I just recently heard he went to AEW and was starting to have success. Of course 2020 couldn't end without giving us a few more jabs in the eye :(

RIP Brodie.

 

[Anth0ny]

oh my god what

this is awful :(

RIP

 

[Carnby]

This sucks! What the hell?!? I'm in shock. :'(

 

[HazySaiyan]

Absolutely awful, RIP

 

[Foffy]

Man, this fucking sucks. Apparently he was a very compassionate human being and was finally giving the push he deserved.

Having to start and end the year with unfortunate wrestling deaths is really upsetting...

 

[Guzim]

RIP

This is awful.

 

[awake4ages]

WHAT THE FUCK

I'M SO FUCKING SAD RN

one of my favorites in AEW and just getting started to show his true potential :(

 

[Skatterd]

Holy fuck
RIP Exalted One

 

[Santini]

Saddened by this. He was one of my favorites in AEW and BTE.

Rest in peace, Jon Huber/Brodie Lee.

 

[AMAGON]

Oh no 😞

This is fucked up, goddamn.

My prayers go out to his family

 

[Charred Knight]

Never had the career he should have because Vince was obsessed with a southern accent, but in terms of wrestling ability he was one of the best big men of all times. He finally looked like his career was about to take off again but Covid prevented him from doing New Japan shows, and just when the Dark Order was getting massively order this happened.

This is still one of the most epic moments in wrestling history over the past decade

 

[Protome]

What a bummer, I guess this explains why his TNT belt run was so short too. What a shame, dude seemed like a lovely person in every interview I've heard and he was so great in Dark Order. I was so excited to see what he did when he was back, assuming it was just an injury. This is devastating to read.

 

[Host Samurai]

This is heartbreaking. I was a fan of his the moment I saw him wrestle in WWE. Was a true big man workhorse. Was happy that he was utilized well in AEW. RIP. Best wishes to his family during these times. Gone way too soon

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I am beside myself. This is insane. Fuck.

 

[Keyser S]

It's Saturday. You know what that means.

:(

 

[Deleted member 29691]

Dude what the fuck really? How? This was so unexpected. I'm gutted. I am behind on AEW and didn't know he had been off TV. I wish his family and friends the absolute best.

 

[Vakuf]

This sucks :( , RIP

 

[Shady]

RIP

Heartbreaking

 

[Violence Jack]

I was devastated hearing this. The moment Cody lost the TNT title to him was such an out of the blue, awesome moment, and he finally got his time to shine in a perfect role for him.

RIP. Gone too soon.

 

[night814]

Wow that's awful, dude was really talented and always sounded like a real one backstage. RIP.

 

[Ceerious]

fuck
why it has to be like this
He was my favorite big hoss
RIP

 

[DJChuy]

This is terrible. RIP

 

[AMAGON]

We never got him in NJPW, this man had a long way to go.

 

[Wrestleman]

This has snuck up on me emotionally in ways I didn't realize it would. I don't know if he meant more than I realized or if it's just the suddenness. I'm like half the dude's size but couldn't help but borrow large swathes of his moveset for myself when I broke into wrestling. I was still using them when COVID hit. One of my biggest inspirations in it all despite the disparity between us visually. I feel gutted. Stomach churningly sad news. RIP and hoping for the best for his wife and kids.

 

[squall23]

Damn it! This was not what I wanted to read when I was wondering why he hasn't been on TV in awhile. This hurts.

RIP Jon Huber.

 

[Ponchito]

OMFG

Cannot believe it :(

 

[Welfare]

RIP

I liked him in WWE and thought they should have done more with him. He got screwed in the Wyatt/Orton feud.

one of my mom's favorite guy's as well and was happy to see him on AEW.

This sucks.

 

[Bigkrev]

It had been a "state secret" as to why he hadn't been on TV the last several weeks. Sounds like he was really sick, this fucking sucks

 

[9-Volt]

Literally everyone at WWE cited him as their best friend, from Sheamus to Alberto Del Rio. He was the most lovable, most genuine human being in the rosters he had been in, sucks to see his life was cut too short. Rest in peace, Jon.

 

[J75]

Jesus, this year hasn't been kind to wrestlers. (or anyone for that matter). RIP.

 

[vatstep]

This is fucked up. Awful

 

[Deleted member 17676]

He was my favourite guy in the Wyatt family. He should have been in the main event with Orton and Wyatt at Wrestlemania.

41. What a terrible year this has been.

 

[Foot]

FUCK. Life can be so unfair.

 

[Torpedo Vegas]

This is absolutely heart breaking.

 

[Charred Knight]

Obviously there's too many to post but this is really effecting the entire wrestling industry

 

[JehutyRunner]

Never had the career he should have because Vince was obsessed with a southern accent, but in terms of wrestling ability he was one of the best big men of all times. He finally looked like his career was about to take off again but Covid prevented him from doing New Japan shows, and just when the Dark Order was getting massively order this happened.

This is still one of the most epic moments in wrestling history over the past decade

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For anyone reading, if you can find it or are a Network sub - although I wouldn't be surprised if WWE put it up on its YT channel too for free - please go out of your way to watch The Shield vs The Wyatt Family at Elimination Chamber 2014. Legitimately a brilliant match.

Got a 'this is awesome' chant before anything happened because if there were two factions at that time that could get that - and earn it - before a match started, it was those two.

 

[Jerm411]

What in the fuck....OMG this is terrible, I can't believe. JFC.

Thoughts and all the well wishes to his wife and family.

Goddamn. RIP. :-(

 

[bwahhhhh]

Wow what the hell :( His talent was just finally being used/acknowledged by bookers, too

41 is so young

RIP :(

 

[msboo001]

I'm shocked. Like fuck. I was so looking forward to seeing Brodie Lee again, never thought it would turn out like this. Rest in Peace, hope his family can make it thought. 41 is really young, he had so much more to offer to the world as a wreslter and as a person.

 

[RBH]

This is a great video that made me appreciate him outside of the ring:









I highly recommend watching it.

 

[Phoenixazure]

Ah man come on...He seemed so happy and proud of his match with Cody only for that to only turn out to be his last match. I'm kind of devastated right now as I'm a big fan and thought he was a wonderful addition to AEW and was a strong part of my enjoyment with Dark Order (MY PAPERS).

My condolences to his friends and families. Haven't heard a bad thing said about the man and he seems to have left a positive impact personally and professionally as a wrestler.

 

[Dead Guy]

Fucking horrible. Man had just found his spot in the industry after suffering through WWEs bullshit and seemed genuinely happy.

Life is a cruel fucking joke sometimes.

RIP

 

[djplaeskool]

I haven't kept up with wrestling in a while, but I fondly remember him during his Wyatt Family stints.
That Wyatt Family vs The Shield Elimination Chamber 2014 match was so god damn incredible

 

[ramoisdead]

Man, that really is messed up. The guy was getting his shot being on the upper echelon in AEW. RIP to him and condolences to his family and friends. I heard he was a great guy off the cameras.

 

[Borman]

This one really gets me :(

 

[hitme]

Best big man to never win the title in the 00s.

 

[Nelo Ice]

He had so much ahead of him :(. I just watched Soul today and it feels just like that.

 

[StrappingYoungLance]

I'm so saddened. His family must be hit so hard by this.

As a wrestling fan he was one of my favourites of the last ten years that never got a truly fair shake in WWE (not to lessen his fantastic work with The Wyatt Family) and I was so glad to see him treated as a star in AEW.

His run as TNT champ and short program with Cody was one of my favourite things this year. It really felt like he had hit his stride and had really great things ahead of him.

Thankful for what he did give us at least, he was a great performer and one of the best big men.

 

[Plywood]

RIP.

 

[Zaku3]

I'm so saddened. His family must be hit so hard by this.

As a wrestling fan he was one of my favourites of the last ten years that never got a truly fair shake in WWE (not to lessen his fantastic work with The Wyatt Family) and I was so glad to see him treated as a star in AEW.

His run as TNT champ and short program with Cody was one of my favourite things this year. It really felt like he had hit his stride and had really great things ahead of him.

Thankful for what he did give us at least, he was a great performer and one of the best big men.

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Match vs Moxley was fantastic as well.