Brodie Lee passed away at the age of 41 due to a lung issue and the wrestling world was shocked by this

The wrestling world was in mourning as AEW star Brodie Lee passed away due to a lung issue. The former WWE star, who wrestled under the Luke Harper name for the promotion, picked up the TNT title after joining AEW in 2020.

Lee was one of the big names released by WWE and many believed this move would give him a chance to shine as a singles star.

He became the leader of the Dark Order and was called The Exalted One. Lee had some great matches on AEW but wasn’t seen on TV for a couple of months.

Lee’s wife also posted the news of his passing away and added that this was not related to Covid-19 but due to a lung issue he had in the past.

She thanked AEW for all that they had done for the family and was broken to lose her husband. AEW also posted a message online and many WWE and AEW stars could not believe what had happened.

One of the best people ever

While Harper played the role of a heel during his WWE and AEW run, most wrestlers could only say positive things for the 41-year-old.

Lee is the father of two children and many claimed that he was one of the best to take care of his family. The 41-year-old was also great in the ring, despite his size, and often saved his opponents from serious injuries, something that Mustafa Ali brought up.

Gutted to hear about Jon passing away. He saved me from a broken neck. He would get so mad when I pulled up a chair for him to sit in and referred to him as ‘Taker-sir.’
“You’re gonna get me heat, kid.”

Condolences to his family and peers that loved him dearly. #RIPBrodieLee

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) December 27, 2020

Ali also brought up how everyone seemed to love Lee and that was testament to his nature

So much pain comes with losing someone like Jon. But everywhere I look, I see an entire industry paying respect and showing love to him. That alone shows what an incredible man he was. #RIPBrodieLee pic.twitter.com/1QZbUqSS61

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) December 27, 2020

Sheamus also brought up how great a family man Lee was:

Jon was an awesome human being. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. A great man and even better husband & father. There are so many broken hearts tonight. Thank you for the great memories brother. #RipBrodieLee

— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) December 27, 2020

Bray Wyatt, who spent a lot of time with Lee in the Wyatt Family, was broken and posted a long and emotional tribute on Instagram too:

“Where do we go now? What do I do knowing I’ll never hear your condescending sarcasm as I am riding high. I miss you so f****** much already. I would do anything just live through our worst moments again I can’t believe you’re gone. I’m so sorry brother. I’m so sorry.”

Big E, who recently became the Intercontinental Champion also posted some hilarious stories about how great Lee was:

Jon used to tell people he played offensive tackle at Notre Dame & blocked for Tony Rice in the ‘80s. Just to pop himself. And me.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 27, 2020

Charlotte Flair and Stephanie McMahon also paid tributes to how great a family man he was too:

It’s hard to explain to people, and I’m not certain he would want me to, that the biggest, scariest man you’ll ever see on your television is the kindest soul you’d ever meet. A model of a husband and father, and proof that some people are too good for this earth. ♥️ https://t.co/jm6YKlRNBu

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 27, 2020

I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of Jon Huber. We bonded over the love of our children. He was a true family man. #RIPBrodieLee

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 27, 2020

Aleister Black, William Regal and many others also paid tribute to Harper:

This is all a grotesque nightmare on a scale none of us can possibly comprehend, this year has done nothing but take and I think we are all empty, tired and drained. Sleep well my friend, thank you so much for the road trips and the advice through the years. You were golden.

— Malakai Black (@malakaiblxck) December 27, 2020

A lovely Gentleman who loved his family deeply. I’m truly saddened to hear of the passing of Brodie Lee. My sincerest condolences to his wife and children. It was my honour to know you and wrestle you and I knew how truly great in the ring you were.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) December 27, 2020

https://twitter.com/MadKing1981/status/1343058420073639941?s=20

The King also brought up how great and safe a worker Lee was:

The thing I remember about Luke was how respectful he was. On several occasions he destroyed our announce table but when he was done, my phone was untouched, my notes and run sheets undisturbed and my monitor intact. Then he would look back and give me a wink! RIP Luke pic.twitter.com/OONHG3w0dN

— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) December 27, 2020

Tony Nese also had a great idea for Lee’s children and wanted all these stories made into a book:

I truly hope all these posts are being compiled into a book for his children so they can always be reminded of how great their father was to so many people.

— Tony Nese (@TonyNese) December 27, 2020

The wrestling world has lost many names this year and Lee was another taken away too early. We at Mediareferee offer our condolences to Lee’s family.

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