John ‘Bad Bones’ Klinger, a prominent figure in the world of professional wrestling, has tragically passed away at the age of 40, sending shockwaves through the sport.
Known for his impressive career spanning across various independent promotions in the United States, Europe, and Japan since 2004, the German wrestler had made a significant impact on the wrestling community.
During his successful career, Klinger had three stints with TNA in 2011, 2014, and 2017, where he shared the ring with esteemed wrestlers like Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe.
The shocking news of his passing was confirmed on Twitter by the wrestling promotion wXw, based in Germany, revealing that Klinger had plans to retire soon.
The statement from wXw expressed their gratitude and respect for his contributions to the sport, acknowledging his accomplishments and dedication to entertaining his fans through almost 450 matches in the wXw ring.
Just nine days before his tragic death, Klinger had his final match, defeating ex-WWE superstar Flash Morgan Webster at PWT’s Total Blast From The Past event, where he also talked about his retirement aspirations with his fellow wrestler.
Webster shared a conversation he had with Klinger, where the German wrestler expressed his contentment with his achievements and his decision to retire on his own terms by September.
Several wrestlers, including WWE commentator Corey Graves, TNA legend Daniels, and AEW superstar Will Ospreay, paid their respects and shared anecdotes about Klinger’s positive impact on the wrestling community.
Klinger’s cause of death remains undisclosed, leaving friends, family, and fans devastated by the sudden loss of a beloved wrestling figure.
