John Klinger started his career in 2004.
Professional wrestler John 'Bad Bones’ Klinger dies aged 40 The news of the German wrestler’s death was announced by wXw Germany’s official X account, where they shared a farewell message for the wrestler. Klinger began her career in the early 2000s, with wXw being one of her debut commercials. He has wrestled around the world since 2004 for various promotions from the United States to Europe and Japan.
Klinger’s cause of death has not yet been released.
We say goodbye to „Bad Bones” John Klinger. One of the wrestlers in wXw for over a decade was John Klinger. He won all the major titles in wXw and won both 16 carat gold and Shortcut. Almost 450 matches in the wXw ring, he always worked hard and did everything he could to excite his fans,” said wXw on X.
We say goodbye to „Bat Bones” John Klinger.
Jon Klinger has been one of the defining wrestlers in wXw for over a decade. He captured every major title in wXw, winning both 16 Karat Gold and Shortcut to the Top. He played almost 450 matches in the wXw ring… pic.twitter.com/ISBZfbjJax
— wXw Germany (@wXwGermany) May 20, 2024
„At the age of 40, John died too soon, just before his planned retirement. We wish his family and friends strength during this difficult time,” the wrestling organization added in its tribute.
Other notable promotions he wrestled for include Progress, Evolve, and ICW.
Klinger’s last game was on May 11 against Flash Morgan Webster.
Webster paid tribute to a fellow wrestler to talk about his retirement plans. „I wrestled him just 9 days ago. I was talking to him in Poland after the match about how he’s going to retire in September and he’s happy with what he’s accomplished and happy to walk away on his own terms. That’s how life is. Cruel John,” X -tweeted the NXT UK star.