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Kyle Busch will be remembered for his success on the track as one of the most dominant NASCAR drivers at any level of the sport.
Busch, who tragically died at the age of 41 on Thursday, was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the all-time leader in wins in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. He was named one of NASCAR’s Top 75 Drivers in 2023.
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Kyle Busch poses in victory lane with the trophy and a replica WWE world championship belt after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on November 7, 2009. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
The outpouring of tributes didn’t just come from the world of NASCAR on Thursday night. Professional wrestling fans and those who knew him from his brief stint in WWE also remembered Busch.
“Rowdy” became WWE 24/7 Champion for one minute when he pinned R-Truth with the help of Michael Waltrip when “Monday Night Raw” was in Nashville, Tennessee on December 2, 2019. R-Truth regained the title during the same show.
He was also given a WWE title belt when he won at Texas Motor Speedway on November 7, 2009.
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The internet wrestling community reacted to Busch’s death.
Busch’s death was announced hours after it was revealed that he was forgoing any racing activity at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend due to a “serious illness that resulted in hospitalization.”
NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing announced the death Thursday night, but did not offer a cause of death.
Kyle Busch celebrates in victory lane holding a replica WWE world championship belt after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on November 7, 2009. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR)
“On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” the statement read. “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. Kyle, a future Hall of Famer, was a rare talent, one that comes around once in a generation. He was fierce, passionate, immensely skilled and cared deeply about the sport and the fans.
“Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records for national series victories, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner of the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with racing fans of all ages, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’
“Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and Kyle’s entire family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, too soon.
Kyle Busch celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Victory Lane at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, on September 5, 2014. (Steve Helber/AP)
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“During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.”
