I had a sit down with Don West about a year ago for a career paper in Wenatchee and he said this was one of his favorite moments in TNA while working there. He said he and Mike went over this before the show and thought it was gold and couldn't wait for it to happen. Don is a class act and really cool guy.
RIP Don West. While he wasn’t the best color commentator, he showed an awful lot of emotion and passion. He’s part of my favorite era of TNA 2005-2008. Him marking out to Kurt Angle debut is something I won’t forget.
I’ll always have a soft spot for Don West. His passion was boundless, severely underrated commentator who doesn’t get anywhere close to the recognition he should, he was feckin’ daycent. He would get so hyped and pumped you couldn’t help but get caught up in it. He could probably commentate on drying paint and make it edge of your seat stuff 🤣
He was better as the baby face hype man. I hated this turn because it destroyed his character. I hear some fans wanted him gone because TNA outgrew him but he WAS TNA!
+TheBenjiInsanity Ewww, could you imagine that??, Mrs Tenay & Mrs West going down on one another!, could you imagine that??, x2 fifty plus year old women muffing one another out?, wearing a strap on & taking turns banging one another??, NASTY!!!!
Rest in Peace Don West! I always waited for his return to commentary in some capacity. His commentating really made the TNA debut of Christian Cage, Kurt Angle and Booker T a lot better.
i think it would be wise to use west as a spoke man for a wrestler like magnus instead of a commentator, playing a role similar to the role that heyman played for lesnar.
Be4 TNA lost all big names from Joe Styles Young Roode n rumor has it that Abyss signed with WWE only i've heard nothin come of it to whether he was comin 2 wrestle or do jus backstage stuff.
That was a huge mistake in letting him go, imo. He finally turned it around and found a perfect character that suited him in commentary. His commentary was hilarious and turned into one of the main reasons I tuned into TNA on a weekly basis.
They didnt let him go, they promoted him to head of Marketing and Merchandising for TNA and he's still in that position today. He couldn't do both jobs that why they hired Tazz.
“Folks, you’ve got to call now!! These Griffey Jr. Upper Decks are flying off the shelves. Do yourself a favor a stock up on these, and in a few years your child’s tuition will be paid off”
Their natural chemistry and heat made it the most anticipated match at Bound for Glory and these two didn't let the fans down. Best Iron man match of all time!!!
Don West sounds like a member of Bill Swerski's Superfans. "We''ve been friendss, for many yearss. You've been to my housse, I've been to your housse, and we would watch da Bearss gamess."
That was freaking Awesome and believable. That's the type of soap opera believability we need back in pro wrestling. The crap we have today absolutely sucks. And that was just the commentary. Don West was one of the absolute best commentary guys on the mic. He was funny as hell and believable when necessary. Love him and miss him.
Rip Don West. TNA was awesome when Tenay and West were at the announce desk. I need to go back and watch some of those awesome ppv matches again. Lockdown 2005 was and still is my favorite. Aj Styles vs Abyss alone was worth it
Anyone else remember Don West from Shop at Home network? I used to love how he and Eddie Lewis along with Ken Goldin from Classic sports would ripoff people each week with these phony sportscard deals. Ken would have these cronies sell his cheap-ass cards by the box with a guaranteed vintage card in each one. Don & Eddie would open boxes on the air and Don would walk out of camera range and shout out. I JUST GOT A DAN MARINO ROOKIE CARD! or Joe Montana, Bart Starr, Joe Namath, etc.... Every weekend it was like that and any idiot could see that the boxes were loaded in advance in order to sell the product. Very rarely did Don West ever pull a high value card out of one of the packs unless he had walked out of camera range and then walked back into view with the card that someone (most likely Ken Goldin) either handed him or he got from a pre-loaded pack. Eddie wasn't too bad as a host but Don was the most over-dramatic TV pitchman I have ever seen in my life.
RIP Don. Thanks for the years of spectacular commentary for TNA/Impact especially when they were just starting out 💔
Rest in heaven
That is very sad I was hurt when I heard he died
My opinion the voice of TNA no offense to Mike Tenay but he already astablished himself in WCW before TNA was made
Didn't know he died.
He was an awesome personality and character
RIP Don West. Always loved the guy
Fkin eh!
Rip Don West. This moment was legendary in wrestling history
I watched this, in real time. And it blew me away. Absolutely one of my favorite moments in wrestling history. RIP to a legend 🙏🏿
Yes he left an impact on my childhood as a wrestling fan.
Yeah this took me by surprised.
Don West was so underrated on commentary. He got hyped calling matches.
briaN.1 HE KICKED OUT....HE...KICKED....OUTTTT
Agreed
YOU’VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME
Somebody better hire him
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Rest in peace Don, finally Mike can let you finish
I will never forget watching this promo. The most underrated commentators in the business
Tenay's facial expressions are always priceless...LOL
"Why dont you go in the back and tell Sting to pull down his pants, and plant one on him!!!" Hahaha. awesome. Classic
that was funny as hell. god I loved Don West.
Haha that was A good one can't front. He just said it rather matter factly lol yell
@@box5bastard277 B.J. Cummings
😂
This was a work you idiots
Don West called the show like a fan like how we all act in attendance or at home. RIP Don West, you never be forgotten
I still randomly say "Just let me finish!" even if I'm not saying anything.
I bet you say that to your wife once a month. Lol
@@winstoncannady4224 do you need a new husband?..
Can I finish, CAN I FINISH... okay, I'm finished.
@@fergalstackstreams got to the south park
I had a sit down with Don West about a year ago for a career paper in Wenatchee and he said this was one of his favorite moments in TNA while working there. He said he and Mike went over this before the show and thought it was gold and couldn't wait for it to happen. Don is a class act and really cool guy.
bullshit
LJG U first, and then we'll all take turns. 🖤
They sold it so well
@@ChrisWolff2013 Cool 😎! He looks like he'd be a nice guy.
You just had to go and expose the business didn’t you
RIP Don West. While he wasn’t the best color commentator, he showed an awful lot of emotion and passion. He’s part of my favorite era of TNA 2005-2008. Him marking out to Kurt Angle debut is something I won’t forget.
Don West was brilliant he brought excitement with his commentary just like joey styles and of course good old jr
andy hartley. You can't beat Good Ole Jr, and Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Especially When Lawler Makes Funny Insults
I was actually a huge Don West fan
Don't forget Tony Schiavone from wcw.. he was awesome too..
andy hartley West was awesome!
West - "Our wives... are best friends..."
*pauses*
Tenay - "What's this all about"
West - "LET ME FINISH"
Let me finish please
Can I finish? Can I finish?
Alright I’m finished.
So selfish of him not to let the man finish.
Well… Heaven just got a new addition to the broadcast team.
R.I.P. Don West
The look on Tenays' face at the end LMAO
It looked like something out of the office lol
He's always had that face 😂
Butthole mouth
That was a waste tenay can't act and gave it away.
He's the one thing that makes you realize when shoots are a work
R.i.P
your voice will be missed, Don
Rest easily Don West, his energy in many matches were awesome.
RIP Don West you will be missed by everyone in the wrestling community
Rest In Peace Don West😢🙏
R.I.P. Don West thank you for great memories in TNA
Tenay was great. A voice from my childhood. Monday night's. Miss that guy
He actually told u what the wrestling moves were instead of saying "what a maneuver" lol.
we've been best friends for 7 years.. you've been to my house SEVERAL TIMES
John Coxtolstoy 😂😂
How many times?
Our wives are best friends!!
That part killed me lol
Swingers lol
I’ll always have a soft spot for Don West. His passion was boundless, severely underrated commentator who doesn’t get anywhere close to the recognition he should, he was feckin’ daycent. He would get so hyped and pumped you couldn’t help but get caught up in it. He could probably commentate on drying paint and make it edge of your seat stuff 🤣
Don West was an hidden gem as a heel commentator.
He was better as the baby face hype man. I hated this turn because it destroyed his character. I hear some fans wanted him gone because TNA outgrew him but he WAS TNA!
I miss these days. Loved TNA back then.
The voice of TNA. Rest in Heaven 🙏
RIP Don West you were the voice of og tna.
'Our wives....' I was so hoping he was going to end that sentence with '...have had sex with each other...'
+ProWrestlingSpectrum "SWERVED!!"
+TheBenjiInsanity Ewww, could you imagine that??, Mrs Tenay & Mrs West going down on one another!, could you imagine that??, x2 fifty plus year old women muffing one another out?, wearing a strap on & taking turns banging one another??, NASTY!!!!
This made my day.
Mettin Kaytaz Just imagine what MRS Tenay says:
Mrs. Tenay- OHH, you just got creamed from this strap-on in the back😂😂😂
F
Rest in Peace Don West! I always waited for his return to commentary in some capacity. His commentating really made the TNA debut of Christian Cage, Kurt Angle and Booker T a lot better.
i think it would be wise to use west as a spoke man for a wrestler like magnus instead of a commentator, playing a role similar to the role that heyman played for lesnar.
Dang,11 years ago
@@is33b3atifulgh0sts, make that 12
@@tusifrahman231 it still says 11 lol
@@is33b3atifulgh0sts, my fault man! Just trying to keep up with the year and current timeline.
This was before Brock even came back 😂
Don West had NO SYMPY
No sympy at all.
Zombies Ate My Pizza! Lmao
HE HAS THE FATTEST ERMS IN THE WORLD
lol i remember watching this on tv. back when TNA was watchable... *sigh*
Celtics baby #itsnotluck
Be4 TNA lost all big names from Joe Styles Young Roode n rumor has it that Abyss signed with WWE only i've heard nothin come of it to whether he was comin 2 wrestle or do jus backstage stuff.
TNA is still on?
It's Impact now. Just that.
Horror Top 8s yeah but it’s called impact
Algorithm is like "you gotta see Don West pal"
Hell I ain't even mad. This was nuts.
I know right, the algorithm is dying for me to see this..lol
Faxxxxx 😂😂😂😂
LMAO
@@edtunn3421 explain "algorithm".. and do it good and evenly..
"You've GOT to be kidding me!"
"I CAN'T FREAKIN' BELIEVE IT- THAT WAS INSANE!!!"
I miss Don West... he was TNA’s Joey Styles... they should have never switched to Taz...
It was the beginning of the end. Don West made TNA unique with his commentary.
Justin Boseman exactly
Taz definitely helped ruin TNA for me. Not him alone, but god he's terrible.
@@TheRustedShackleford his peak was in 03
@@TheRustedShackleford in wwe
if Tenay wasn't such a bad actor i might think this is a real shoot hahah
Gear Jammer Media As a kid I thought it was legit.
@@TheeKingRayzor it was, don west got removed months after
@@socalchargers not a shoot, it wouldn't be aired if it wasn't a work
Tenay just has that stupid look on his face as they go to break.
The realest ones in wrestling aren't the best actors
RIP Don. Absolutely legendary. 😢
That's some fine acting.
TNA died that day an end of an era lol
blaise Person This guy? SUCK IT
Almighty One it really did 😆
It died when the aces and eights ended
Almighty One still alive
@Shorty Yeah. Losing AJ and Joe really did it.
Only the real Don West fans remember him screaming about McGwire and Sosa merchandise in '98 at 2am
It was called the sports room
BARRY BONDS. SAMMY SOSA. SAMMY SOSA
That was a huge mistake in letting him go, imo.
He finally turned it around and found a perfect character that suited him in commentary.
His commentary was hilarious and turned into one of the main reasons I tuned into TNA on a weekly basis.
They didnt let him go, they promoted him to head of Marketing and Merchandising for TNA and he's still in that position today. He couldn't do both jobs that why they hired Tazz.
@@TheREALOC1972 Was now sadly. RIP.
Wow this was 12 years ago today. I feel old and I miss this TNA, Don West and Mike Tenay.
This is VERY funny. Not least because the whole dynamic of the argument comes across as to over involved swingers who feel out of love.
Don West/TAZZ & Mike Tenay > Pope D'Angelo Dinero & Josh Matthews. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
without a fucking doubt man
Christian Anderson say no more
+DatSideman Oli no more
Mathews is garbage
@@mikecook8426 Mathews is good but West and Tenay are like TNA's version of JR and King... Nothing can top it
One of my favorites very underrated rip
RIP Don West 💔😪
Pretty sad Don West can cut a better promo then most wrestlers these days. Lmao
LOL! I love how at the end, Tenay looks into the camera as if his saying "Damnit Russo! What are you doing to me?"
One of my favourite heel turns, RIP Don West
This was Don Wests best promo ever and yet it didn’t even turn him heel. The fans fully supported him 🤣🤣🤣
it wasn't supposed to LMAOO
I think it's the "get behind the person who the establishment held down" feel behind it..
this screams of a Russo type of promo
i'm sure russo set this up
Lmao foreal 😂
RIP Don West 🙏 You and your epic commentary will for sure be missed.
I remember this. Died laughing my ass off...😂😂😂😂😂
Have you been in your buddy pals houses SEVERAL times?....
I like the announce team TNA has now. But I really miss Don West. He effin' rocked!!!!
KING KRUSH, I would have to agree with you.
KING KRUSH I loved Don West, I miss him.
R.I.P to one of the best commentators in wrestling history :(
Don West & JR.. thats a dream team lmao.
May his soul rest in peace
Don West was good at commentating
I hate tazz as a commentator
Fredro Frazier frfr
2:48: Tenay contemplating taking the microphone and shoving it up his...
These two had great chemistry, called great matches. Rest Easy Don. A true legend on the stick.
thank you Don west i am so sorry to hear about your passing i love you
ROLMFAO!!!!!!!! I bout pissed my self
Remember when the audience was loud
Michael Peacock That goes for both WWE and TNA, sorry I mean Impact.
It's hard for a crowd to be loud when there's only 150 people in the attendance these days
@@EarthRockerAdam oh that's a sellout
This totally took me by surprise when Don West did this.
gladfan1989 me too, I miss like WOAHHH! 😁
“Folks, you’ve got to call now!! These Griffey Jr. Upper Decks are flying off the shelves. Do yourself a favor a stock up on these, and in a few years your child’s tuition will be paid off”
Not nearly as good as Joey Styles going off on King. That segment was gold.
+Ian McDonough "He mocks GAWD!!"
Truth,that promo was EPIC
Yea Joey went in
Tenay always gets chewed out even Tony Scervonie went off on him
RIP to the great Don West. Such an amazing and enthusiastic man.
RIP Don West
😢I used to watch all the episodes of TNA and it was a lot of fun knowing that there was nothing like the old TNA
TNA is back again
A true professional.
R.I.P., Don West.
Their natural chemistry and heat made it the most anticipated match at Bound for Glory and these two didn't let the fans down. Best Iron man match of all time!!!
An incredible build up to a match of the year contender at TNA's premier event. A true 60 minute classic.
People are still trying to emulate it to this day, closest was okada vs omega but they missed the mark.
i love the look on tenay's face at the end when he looks right in the camera "priceless"
Don West sounds like a member of Bill Swerski's Superfans.
"We''ve been friendss, for many yearss. You've been to my housse, I've been to your housse, and we would watch da Bearss gamess."
DA BEARS *raises beer*
well he is from Chicago so that's probably why
IM HAVING A HEART ATTACK
Bring back Don's heel commentary! He's so funny!
Sounds like Don is the jilted lover..... "Let me Finish" lol
+peter smith Is that your face on your avatar?
That is my face
peter smith is that your sexy face??
I don't know about Sexy Face but yeah, it's my face
peter smith u have the face of an angel 🖤
RIP Don, part of some great TNA memories! This promo was epic!
"Several Times" Classic Don West
That was freaking Awesome and believable. That's the type of soap opera believability we need back in pro wrestling. The crap we have today absolutely sucks. And that was just the commentary. Don West was one of the absolute best commentary guys on the mic. He was funny as hell and believable when necessary. Love him and miss him.
Rest in peace to you Don West..... this was a funny segment here
LMAOOOOO i love how mike tenay looks into the camera at the end
Rest in Peace Don West. TNA was my favourite wrestling show for years and he was a big part of that.
BTW how is this a heel promo by Don West? If anything it was Tenays heel turn
Rip Don West. TNA was awesome when Tenay and West were at the announce desk. I need to go back and watch some of those awesome ppv matches again. Lockdown 2005 was and still is my favorite. Aj Styles vs Abyss alone was worth it
Tenay is one of the worst actors with the worst timing when it comes to dramatic moments.
+M Cott He does I know!, lets just put it like this - he has a great face for Radio, if you know what I mean!
+M Cott hes better then the miz
Jose Reyes WTF that doosch the Miz got to do with anything?.
Ikr it was almost believable until I saw his facial expressions
STFU jackass
West was a modern day Bobby Heenan. Taz did a shitty job replacing him. West should of NEVER lost his job!
Why the couldnt have kept it edgy and real like this is beyond me. This kind of angle is gold.
Edgy and real. LMAO
Blame hogan. We had Joe & Sting, awesome X Division was Hogan showed up and ruined the place. Make it Diet WWE
Underrated. He got me so hyped for anything happening in TNA. Love you West!
Remember when absolutely nothing came of this?
A lot came out Don west was replaced by Tazz a few months later and TNA was never the same since.
jjustinboy12 So right!
I was left like "What in the hell did I just see?" talk about unexpected heel turn
RIP Don West 😢 he was UN-FREAKIN-BELIEVABLE!!
1:45 Tenay does his best ventriloquist dummy impression.
Anyone else remember Don West from Shop at Home network? I used to love how he and Eddie Lewis along with Ken Goldin from Classic sports would ripoff people each week with these phony sportscard deals. Ken would have these cronies sell his cheap-ass cards by the box with a guaranteed vintage card in each one. Don & Eddie would open boxes on the air and Don would walk out of camera range and shout out. I JUST GOT A DAN MARINO ROOKIE CARD! or Joe Montana, Bart Starr, Joe Namath, etc.... Every weekend it was like that and any idiot could see that the boxes were loaded in advance in order to sell the product. Very rarely did Don West ever pull a high value card out of one of the packs unless he had walked out of camera range and then walked back into view with the card that someone (most likely Ken Goldin) either handed him or he got from a pre-loaded pack. Eddie wasn't too bad as a host but Don was the most over-dramatic TV pitchman I have ever seen in my life.
I'm going to miss you, Don West! Rest in Peace (RIP) Don West 🙏😢💔
I didn’t know this, May he R.I.P. 🙏 This man made part of my childhood! 😢
I love how a guy who was going to laid off and venting that his best friend didn’t have his back was suppose to be the heel.
South park is proof that won't work. They took his job
Ah yes, the forgotten Don West heel turn.
Rest easy, King. You'll always be the voice of Impact.
Don needs to be in the wwe . He should be saying this to Corey Graves
Mike Tenay is a selfish....PRRRRRRRIIICK!
*Don West
Rest in peace my man thank you so much for the love for the business the heart that you put in every episode you will be truly missed.