The professional wrestler Scott “Big Cat” Henson has died. He was 40 years old.
Henson had been in the independent scene for a long time and was very well liked by his peers.
A statement from Canadian Apex Wrestling said, “We are very sad to say that one of our Tag Team Champions and dear friend Scott Henson has died.”
“To his family and friends, we send our deepest condolences. Our hearts are heavy with grief.”
“Scott, you have had an enormous effect on the wrestling community in the Pacific Northwest.
“You helped a lot of people get ahead in their careers, but your work was often overlooked.”
“Scott, we love you, and your absence fills a space that words can’t describe.” “You will be deeply missed.”
As soon as the sad news of Henson’s death spread, tributes from all over the wrestling world came in.
“When I heard this morning that Scott Henson had died, I was speechless,” ex-WWE and TNA champion Flash Morgan Webster wrote.
“As a kid, I watched VCW movies for hours at Wild Boars’ house.” It’s not even close to being bigger than life!
“The world of wrestling will never know how much he changed things for the better.” “Gone too soon.”
Nicole Matthews said, “I am so sorry to hear about Scott Henson’s death.”
“Scott and I often worked in the same leagues, but we’ve shared more locker rooms in the last few years, and I can tell you that no one had a better sense of humor than Scott.”
“Very funny and has the quickest wit.” Don’t worry.
“Rest in peace, Scott Henson,” English WWE star Pete Dunne wrote.
