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I love you Bob Ryder. Rest In Peace my friend. Goodbye. I know I’ll see you again someday. pic.twitter.com/qtAO1VGWsB

— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) November 25, 2020

I’m crushed to hear Bob Ryder passed away today. He was one of a kind. He loved the business, the talent and everyone around him. He wore countless hats and was a big part of the success I had during my career. I love you Bob. Rest In Peace my friend.

— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) November 25, 2020

There are people that can enter your life and completely change everything. Bob Ryder was that person for me. His courageous, long fight with cancer never kept his spirits down. He was the kind of best friend that comes along once in a lifetime. I will miss him terribly.

— Jeremy Borash (@JeremyBorash) November 25, 2020

I just heard the news about Bob.

RIP to my dear friend Bob Ryder. We last texted Monday. I don’t know what to say. This is tough.

— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder and I became friends my first day in @IMPACTWRESTLING My last day there he was one of the very few that it was difficult to say goodbye to. We remained in contact since then. A total pro who loved the wrestling business. I am incredibly sad today. RIP Bob. Godspeed sir

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) 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

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

RIP Bob Ryder. You were a good man.

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) November 25, 2020

RIP to my dear friend Bob Ryder.
I loved you very much - I wish I had told you what you meant to me because you we always there for me like a great uncle when I first arrived in America. Can’t believe you’re gone. I’m so sorry. You were family to me ?? #BobSquad

— DRAKE MAVERICK (@WWEMaverick) November 25, 2020

Rest In Peace Bob Ryder. A true gentleman who helped me and countless others immensely. One of the good ones, he will be sorely missed!

— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) November 25, 2020

AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Bob Ryder, our thoughts are with his family, and his friends. #RIPBobRyder

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 25, 2020

Very sad to hear about the passing of Bob Ryder. Read below if u didn't know BR or maybe u aren't aware of his contributions to Pro Wrestling for many years in the media & also in front office @IMPACTWRESTLING .
Bob was always awesome to me, great sense of humor & great guy. ???? https://t.co/ZF4SoXSuZn

— team taz head honcho (@OfficialTAZ) November 25, 2020

Horrible news hearing about the passing of Bob Ryder. Even in his sickness, was constantly joking about.

We used to have a running joke about getting cucumber infused water on demand written into my next contract when I was with IMPACT.

RIP, Bob.

— Andrew Everett is more athletic than you (@_AndrewEverett) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder. Thank you for pushing me and believing in me.

— The HBIC (@MiaYim) November 25, 2020

Rest in Power Bob Ryder. I always felt like Bob was the glue that held @IMPACTWRESTLING together. Thank you for everything my friend ??????????

— Mike (@RealMikeBennett) November 25, 2020

Damn...RIP Bob Ryder. You were always cool with me and definitely one of @IMPACTWRESTLING go to guys for many things. Condolences to his friends and family

— Rohit Raju/Hakim Zane (@HakimZane) November 25, 2020

So sad to hear about the passing of my old friend Bob Ryder. He was a pioneer in wrestling reporting and without him TNA never would have happened. Bob lived HIS life HIS way and the wrestling business is better for his contributions. Rest in peace my friend.

— Dave Scherer (@davescherer) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder.

He was always so kind and helpful to myself and countless of others at Impact.

— The ???????????? (@DiamanteLAX) November 25, 2020

So helpful and patient. Devoted to wrestling. RIP Bob Ryder.

— Pat Buck (@buckneverstops) November 25, 2020

The wrestling business is a tough, harsh and often cold business. You don't forget the people that were in your corner.

Bob Ryder was in my corner.

Farewell Bob. I hope you know how much I appreciate what you did for me and my family. No more pain.

RIP my friend. ????

— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) November 25, 2020

Terrible news today about Bob Ryder. Bob was a good human being who absolutely loved the wrestling business. Also loved LSU football. He was by his phone 24/7 ready to answer any and all phone calls....except when he went on a cruise. God bless & RIP Bob.

— Pat"Simn Dmnd"Kenney (@ImEdHeavy) November 25, 2020

Crushed to hear of the passing of Bob Ryder. Godspeed Bob! Thank you for Everything! #RIPBobRyder pic.twitter.com/7GTaPLtnOa

— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) November 25, 2020

My heart is broken for my Impact family today. Rest In Peace Bob Ryder ??

— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) November 25, 2020

I am saddened by the passing of Bob Ryder. We shared a birthday and our love for Star Trek. Our talks on the phone would always start out as business, but would quickly evolve into the latest episode of Discovery. Birthday buddy, you will be missed. Sleep well my friend. #RIPBob

— D'Lo Brown (@dlobrown75) November 25, 2020

R.I.P. Bob Ryder.
Very helpful to so many across our industry. Devoted & loyal. Many thanks Bob for all you did during my time @IMPACTWRESTLING . The grit & courage Bob demonstrated during his illness is one of the many reasons he will forever be remembered as a champion

— Rafael Morffi (@rmorfnyc) November 25, 2020

I’m very sad to hear the news of the passing of Bob Ryder. I’ve known him for years going back to 2007 when I was first trying to get a job with @IMPACTWRESTLING

He was always generous with his time & a complete joy to be around.

My heart goes out to his family.#RIP Bob ??

— Cody Deaner (@CodyDeaner) November 25, 2020

It’s hard to wrap my head around it. I can’t believe the news I was told. Bob Ryder was such a true friend of mine in @IMPACTWRESTLING and since my first day, he was such a kind man to me. I had just been to dinner with him for his birthday a few weeks back. Rest easy Bob. ????

— Kenny F. Smith (@kennyfreakin) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder

— Acey Romero (@THEACEYROMERO) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder, while I never had the privilege to meet him, did so much for everyone at Impact.

Though my only communication with him was via email, his kindness and genuine desire to help other radiated through his words and actions.

I extend all of my love to his loved ones.

— Mean Gia (@MeanGiaMiller) November 25, 2020

R.I.P. Bob Ryder - one of the beloved members of @IMPACTWRESTLING.

Thank you for all you have done for the company. We are sending our deepest condolences to his friends and family.

— Fight Network (@fightnet) November 25, 2020

1st met Bob Ryder on PRODIGY Interactive Service (pre-World Wide Web) as early as 1989; we were correspondents in the #Wrestling Forum. Pre TNA,Pre ECW.
He loved Wrestling - I’m not surprised he, like I, found a way to become a more direct contributor to the landscape. RIP Bob.????

— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) November 25, 2020

Incredibly sad to learn of the passing of my friend Bob Ryder. He was always there for me at TNA and I had the utmost respect for him. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May he RIP. #RIPBobRyder

— Mr. PEC-Tacular®? (@MrPEC_Tacular) November 25, 2020

Wow. So sad and bummed about the passing of Bob Ryder. He welcomed me with open arms when I arrived to @IMPACTWRESTLING and always was right there for me when I needed anything. And he was this way to anyone I knew. You will he missed by a lot of folks. #RIPBobRyder ????

— Brian Hebner (@babyhebner) November 25, 2020

Spoke w/ @brydertna 3 days ago
I've known him since #ECW days as a fan
He loved wrestling grew up on Mid South
He helped start TNA
He still did every wrestlers travel in @IMPACTWRESTLING

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) November 25, 2020

So very sad to hear our friend Bob Ryder has passed away. What a kind, giving man he was! Truly loved by so many people. Saying a prayer for him and his loved ones. ♥?

— $oCalVal (@SoCalValerie) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder was a true mentor & friend when I worked at TNA & remained so ever since. The sweetest soul you’ll ever meet. We last spoke on his birthday & he said “I’m celebrating anniversaries not birthdays. That way I don’t get any older.” In our hearts/minds, you’ll live forever.

— Brian Wittenstein (@Briman7) November 25, 2020

Damn. Bob Ryder was a sweetheart of a guy.

2020 is a dick.

— El Consigliere (@KennyKingPb2) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder ???? From working with Bob in my WCW days and then in TNA, he was always nice to me and helped me out anytime I needed it. Very sad to hear this news. https://t.co/xqqYcVTR8g

— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) November 25, 2020

Very sorry to hear of Bob Ryder's death. Enjoyed working w/him in WCW. A good wrestling guy. RIP.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) November 25, 2020

Shocked and saddened to hear of Bob Ryder’s passing. He was THE BACKBONE of TNA, no one worked as hard as him. We all appreciate the hard work you did Bob and may you now rest peacefully ??

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) November 25, 2020

I've never told this story, for obvious reasons, but the 1st time I briefly came to Impact in Orlando, Bob Ryder gave me a raise back to my old TNA rate. I didn't ask, I was just happy to be back but he did it on his own. THAT was the kind of person Bob was. Such a sad day!

— David Penzer (@davidpenzer) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder was just the best. More than anyone else, he embodied TNA/IMPACT. Can’t believe he’s gone. ????

He will live on in so many memories all of us have.

Goodbye to a legend.

— Simon Rothstein / SRX Consultancy (@SiRothstein) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder was one of the biggest parts of wrestling becoming an internet phenomenon, &before a lot of other things did.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder @brydertna He and @JeremyBorash helped make NWA Wildside a thing on their podcast in 2001 and it led to more. Then we worked together. Bob helped and Bob tried. He will be greatly missed. #BobRyder#NWAWILDSIDE

— Bill Behrens (@WilliamBehrens) November 25, 2020

Man. 2020 continues to suck. Met Bob Ryder at the first ever TNA show in Birmingham and became a friend of his that day. He handled all of my travel needs for the last 15 plus years. What a selfless person. A friend to all. We need more like him. RIP bud. I’ll miss you.

— Hermie Sadler (@HermieSadler) November 25, 2020

Bob was family. Our hearts are broken, but I know he would want us to celebrate his life, so that’s exactly what we will do ???????? pic.twitter.com/VO4p2NFY6I

— Madison Rayne (@MadisonRayne) November 25, 2020

Sad to hear about the passing of my friend Bob Ryder. Great guy. Pleasure to work with. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with his family & friends. Here’s Bob in January 2000 ‘WCW Live’ audio show from the Nitro Grill in Las Vegas w/ me and Jeremy Borash RIP #TeamStro pic.twitter.com/Kyxj44V4xC

— (Papa Stro Maestro) Rob Kellum (@thestro) November 25, 2020

We love you Bob. RIP. ????????????

— Kimber Lee ? (@Kimber_Lee90) November 25, 2020

At different times, Bob was a colleague and a competitor, but he was a friend. Pro wrestling was much better because of him. I am extremely saddened by his passing and wish his family and friends the best. https://t.co/mhiLwcNp5b

— Mike Johnson (@MikePWInsider) November 25, 2020

Bob was also the first person to sign a check paying me for my writing, something I will always remember and be thankful for. He fought really hard over the last few years to get and stay healthy and in that regard, was one of the toughest people I have ever met.

— Mike Johnson (@MikePWInsider) November 25, 2020

I send my deepest condolences to everyone at @IMPACTWRESTLING and all other circles of pro wrestling, because Bob impacted lots of people who work for WWE, AEW and beyond. He should be remembered for that impact, forever. Rest in peace.

— Mike Johnson (@MikePWInsider) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder
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— Crimson (@Crimson) November 25, 2020

I’m so sad to hear about the passing of Bob Ryder. He was a sweetheart. He was so kind and helpful when I ended up in the hospital during tapings. He’s helped a lot of people and he will be missed.

— Allysin Kay (@Sienna) November 25, 2020

Thank you Bob Ryder.

Thanks will never be enough but we owe it to you anyway. You were the kind of man that didn’t expect any thanks.

All that you did; you did because you were a great person and the most loyal, hardest worker in the room. @IMPACTWRESTLING

RIP ????????

— #INEVITABLE (@The_Ace_Austin) November 25, 2020

@1wrestling A few words about the death of BOB RYDER from Bill Apter ...https://t.co/mCDr7mDAar

— Bill Apter (@apter1wrestling) November 25, 2020

RIP Bob Ryder ????

— Tasha Steelz (@RealTSteelz) November 25, 2020

What a loss...Bob Ryder fought a brave fight against cancer. I will miss him much. He loved Impact and his LSU TIGERS. He was so happy to see their championship last year...I’ll remember the good times my friend..rest now. https://t.co/zNC8yXT7CM

— John Gaburick (@JohnGaburick) November 25, 2020

Sad sad day today
Bob Ryder was the back bone of Impact wrestling. Always happy to help the talent out. So easy to deal with and always a friend. Thank you for all you did for impact wrestling. It’s more than anyone will truly know. You will never be forgotten #RIPBobRyder

— Edward Edwards (@TheEddieEdwards) November 25, 2020

Bob Ryder was one of the first people I had contact with when I was trying to get into @IMPACTWRESTLING. He was always nice to me and treated me with respect. Condolences to his family and friends. ????????

— Referee Robert King (@refrobking) November 25, 2020