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Don West (Donald West) was born on 20 June, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American sportscaster (1963–2022). Discover Don West's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?

Popular As Donald West
Occupation N/A
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 20 June 1963
Birthday 20 June
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death 30 December, 2022
Died Place Cashmere, Washington, U.S.
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Don West Height, Weight & Measurements

At 59 years old, Don West height is 5 ft 9 in .

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Height 5 ft 9 in
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Who Is Don West's Wife?

His wife is Terri West (m. 1992)

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Wife Terri West (m. 1992)
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Don West Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don West worth at the age of 59 years old? Don West’s income source is mostly from being a successful sportscaster. He is from . We have estimated Don West's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income sportscaster

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Timeline

1963

Donald West (June 20, 1963 – December 30, 2022) was an American pitchman, television personality, and professional wrestling broadcaster.

West was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 20, 1963.

He attended Purdue University, where he majored in sports broadcasting.

Don West initially became involved with television shopping when he applied for a job with the Shop at Home Network as the host of a sports memorabilia show, Sports Collectibles.

Despite his degree in sports broadcasting (and the fact that his brother Dale was the chief financial officer of the Shop at Home Network), West was rejected on the basis of his "scrabbly voice".

1990

West first came to prominence as a host for the Shop at Home Network in the early 1990s, achieving a degree of fame for his loud, energetic, abrasive sales pitches on late night television and for his blunt tone and persuasive style.

1991

In 1991, West began selling knives on television, and in March 1993, was made host of the Sports Memorabilia Show.

1992

West married his wife Terri on July 18, 1992.

On June 16, 2021, West announced that he had been diagnosed with a lymphoma of the brain, and began treatment.

On December 30, 2022, Mike Tenay confirmed that West had died from lymphoma at the age of 59.

Memorial tributes to West were made by the pro-wrestling community through social media and on WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling programming.

1993

Between 1993 and 2001, sales rose from $3 million to $150 million.

In addition to sports memorabilia, West also pitched products such as Beanie Babies and Pokémon collectibles.

Both Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan parodied West and his co-host, Eddy Lewis, on three episodes of Saturday Night Live.

2001

In 2001, West amicably left the Shop at Home Network and began hosting a sports talk show called The Sports Reporters on WNSR in Nashville, Tennessee.

The program covered sports topics of the day and ongoing local sports issues.

West was contacted by Vince Russo, then booker for World Championship Wrestling, who invited him to join the company.

West declined the offer, the company being bought out a year later.

2002

After briefly hosting a talk show, The Sports Reporters, on WNSR, West joined the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as a color commentator in 2002; he would work with the promotion in various capacities over the 2000s and 2010s.

In 2023, West was posthumously inducted into the TNA/Impact Hall of Fame.

In 2002, West was hired by Jeff Jarrett, who had been introduced to West by Russo, to serve as the color commentator for his newly formed professional wrestling promotion, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

West made his commentary debut on June 19, 2002, on the inaugural TNA pay-per-view alongside Ed Ferrara and Mike Tenay.

Ferrara departed TNA in August 2002, reducing the commentary team to Tenay and West.

Aside from commentating, West accompanied Jeremy Borash on the YouTube-based show TNA Today, where he promoted new TNA merchandise and special packages called "Don West's Insane Daily Deals".

2007

In 2007, West was appointed TNA's Director of Merchandise.

2008

In 2008, he was appointed TNA's Director of Merchandise for Live Events.

2009

On the February 26, 2009, episode of Impact!, West turned heel when he verbally assaulted and walked out on his commentary partner Tenay, leaving him to call the remainder of the show alone.

On the August 17, 2009, tapings of Impact! TNA removed West as a color commentator and replaced him with Taz.

The company later announced that West had been promoted within the organization to oversee merchandise development and sales initiatives.

On the October 15 edition of Impact! West returned as Amazing Red's new manager, turning face in the process.

2012

On May 28, 2012, it was reported that West had given his notice and would be leaving TNA shortly.

In 2012, West left TNA to become the new director of sales and marketing of the Wenatchee, Washington–based Wenatchee Wild ice hockey team.

2017

On January 13, 2017, TNA (now known as Impact Wrestling) revealed that West had joined the merchandise department.

On July, 2, 2017, West returned to commentary for the final time at the Slammiversary XV pay-per-view.

In 2022, Impact Wrestling featured a video tribute to their original announce team of West and Mike Tenay during Slammiversary.

On September 8, 2023 during Impact's Victory Road event, it was announced that West (alongside Mike Tenay) would be posthumously inducted into the Impact Hall of Fame in honor of them being the promotion's original broadcast team.