Impact Wrestling executive Bob Ryder passed away today following a long battle with cancer. Ryder had been battling cancer for a number of years, living well beyond the 3-6 months he was initially told he had left.
Ryder was the founder of 1Wrestling.com and he co-hosted WCW Live in the late 90s. Ryder also co-founded TNA along with Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002
Bob Ryder was found dead at his home in Nashville by police today. We don't know more but he had fallen yesterday and was on advanced chemo. Impact officials couldn't get in touch with him and went to his home and he never answered, police were called and found him dead,
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) November 25, 2020
I just heard the news about Bob.
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) November 25, 2020
RIP to my dear friend Bob Ryder. We last texted Monday. I don’t know what to say. This is tough.
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
So sad to hear about Bob Ryder ♥️ I always enjoyed seeing his face at @IMPACTWRESTLING … Rest In Peace, Bob ♥️
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) 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
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
