WWE and several wrestlers comment on Chris Kanyon’s death

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As earlier reported, Chris Kanyon was found dead over the weekend. With his passing, the wrestling world has taken to twitter with comments from various stars, from Steve Austin to Dixie Carter.

WWE: World Wrestling Entertainment would like to express its deepest condolences to Christopher Klucsaritis’ family and friends on his tragic passing. Klucsaritis was under contract with WWE from March 2001 until February 2004 and performed under the name “Chris Kanyon.”

Chris Jericho: God bless you Chris. We had some great times and you helped me alot during the WCW yrs. I never forgot…and I never will. Who better than Kanyon? Not many…

Jeremy Borash: “So many memories. Kanyon loved wrestling more than anyone and shared his knowledge helping many along the way. RIP to a longtime friend.”

Shannon Moore: “RIP Chris Kanyon!!!”

Kevin Nash: “R.I.P Chris Kaynon prayers to his family and friends.”

Taz: “Sad to hear about Chris Kanyon RIP. …thoughts & prayers out to his family.”

Matt Hardy: “Kanyon was always really cool to me.. Hate to hear the sad news. My best goes out to his family & loved one..”

Jim Ross: “Too bad about Chris Kanyon. Troubled, talented guy. Sad.”

Gregory Helms: “RIP Chris Kanyon. He was a good guy that helped a LOT of people in this biz. He struggled with a lot of problems though. It’s a sad day. When Kanyon “came out” he texts me with “I’m gay, that bother you?” My reply, “I’m not, does that bother YOU?” We laughed & stayed friends. He was unique that’s for sure, we’d just texted a lil bit last week and he spoke again of his ups and downs with depression. That is a tough struggle!! But at least his struggles are over. He was a nutcase, good and bad, but I’ll miss him nonetheless. RIP my friend. After being released fr WWE, Kanyon went to Vince & asked if Vince would do the “You’re Fiiiiired” thing. Lol I believe at the Mania party.”

Ken Anderson: “RIP Chris Kanyon. Hurricane Helms told me a very funny story involving him once. “are you wearing PANTS?!!!!”

Dixie Carter: “On behalf of everyone at TNA, our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Chris Kanyon.”

Steve Austin: “yes i was sad to hear about chris. very nice guy. way too young to die.”

Bill Goldberg: “Sad to hear about Chris…RIP”

Glazer is a former senior editor at Pulse Wrestling and editor and reviewer at The Comics Nexus.