i feel like my heart just sank into my stomach. this is so sad, Mike i love you man and i am so sorry for your loss bro.

RIP Paul Kunkle

Its tragic news like this that make you realize that life is short and you never know when you are going to go.

I never met this family, but I know what it feels like to lose a family member. My prayers are with everybody this has affected.

As Joe and Del said, we were literally talking about Mike and his dad a couple hours before we heard the news. TJ was showing me the video where Mike got a lariat from his dad and I marked out for it. I really thought that it was awesome that a father would be willing to help out his son with backyard wrestling and not just backyard wrestling, but overall his dream of becoming a pro wrestler. No that is not a bad father, that is a man willing to do what he has to because he loves his son. That is a good father. I was told by many the great father/son bond that they had. I also heard that everything was going well for them and I know Mike was so happy because he finally got that job he wanted. It's such a shame that it had to end like this. I said prayers for Mike and his family yesterday and I will continue to do so. I really hope he can pull through this and I know he will because he is a strong dude. R.I.P Paul Kunkle.

I'll tell you another thing and I mean this, I am glad that fuck who caused the accident is dead. The fact that this country will give licenses to irresponsible pieces of shit make me sick to my stomach. Seriously fuck that scumbag because if he was alive I know Mike would probably go kill him. Yea I am harsh, but I am so disgusted at the moment.

Such sad news. My prayers are with family and friends <3

Ive never met Mike or his father, but this just sucks. Everyone talks soo highly of his dad. I hope mike can get through this as easy as possible.

I only meet mike and his father once and they are both great guys i wish the best for mike and im sorry to hear about this everyone has there hardships but man this really sucks loosing a parent is one of the worst things that can happen to anyone this news made me feel so bad my heart droped when i found out. I never saw a father stick to his sons side as much as he did even thou i only meet them at BXW.
My prayers are with you mike and paul
R.I.P

Paul was the absolute man and everything everyone said was so true he had a heart of gold and was one of the greatest people I have ever met. I remember leaving BXW:DYNK asking him how his head was doing and he was such a trooper and the bond him and his son had was so great, something not natural or unheard of. I will never forget him and his great personality. When I heard of this I pretty much cried. Just meeting someone so genuine and real and open meant a lot. I wish the best for the Knuckle family and a speedy recovery to Mike.
They are in my prayers<3

I just want to give Mike a big hug. I hope he comes out of ICU soon so that we can go see him.

I've only met Mike once, at Elite Tournament. The kid was/is full of life, and willing to do anything as long as it was/is dumber than anything Hybrid would do, lol. I never met his dad, but from the GBYWN alone, it was abundantly clear how much they loved each other and how much they shared each other's lives. This is truly a sad heartbreaking event. Even as I'm writing this, just trying to comprehend what happened, I'm fighting back tears, for a man I never even met, and whose son I've only known in passing for a few hours. The bond they had was truly inspirational and something most children could only dream about. To have it taken away is devastating, even from an outsider looking in. I'm hope Mike can appreciate the time he had with his father and rejoice in everything they were able to share together. It will definitely be hard, possibly for a long time, but I can only hope that Mike realizes there are people that care for him, that are there for him, that he can turn to, in the hopes of lessening the blow. I know his father will never truly be gone to him, and will always watch over him and take pride in each and every one of Mike's accomplishments.

Stay Strong Mike. We are all here for you.

-Wrenegade

Well there really isnt much else i can say that hasnt been said already. I met paul once and from a few short minutes of conversation i could tell he really was an awesome guy. I dont think i have met a parent yet that supported their child who wanted to persue a career in wrestling. As for Mike i have only known you for a short while and can easily call him a friend. If anyone can get through this I no you can and i wish the best for you and your family

Last night was real hard. Lately I've been questioning faith and stuff due to circumstances at home with my friends, and this really only added to it. Mike is the nicest kid, and just really fun to hang out with, and I like Wrenegade have only met him once. And with all the stories on here about his dad, I really hoped to meet him one day. But all I can do is keep praying, and keep strong. I know Mike will pull through it, and I hope to see him at JWA III back better than ever.

My prayers are with you. <3

Just so everyone knows what's going on...

As of last night, Mike was still on a ventilator and running a temperature, but they say that's normal due to the surgery, but they hope to take the ventilator out either today or tomorrow. Other than that he's still in stable condition in ICU, and I don't think anyone will be able to see him until they get things totally under control. His blood pressure has been a big issue.

Keep him in your thoughts, please.

thanks for the update bro

This is just horrible news, no one should lose their father at this age to some wreckless piece of shit, I heard about this and I thought his dad had passed away due to heart attack, but then I was told what happened, and that just made me really sad, and I hae never met either of them, it's horrible news and it sucks big time.

I realy think we should all get together and send cards, donations, etc to mike and his family, he needs us all as one, to show him we care, even if we majoirty of us have nebver met the kid, when you are down we must pull as one to help him.

Agreed! Our Prayers in AWF will remember him and his family if anyone knows how to adress getting cards and donations to the family they should post on here to help all of us help him!

i was just gonna ask on here for like an address to send cards too so they get to mike this whole thing really sucks i was thinkin about it all last night please keep us updated on mikes condition

Horrible news. I've never met any of the people in this senerio... But I can only imagine.. honestly no I can't even imagine the pain your going through, I will be praying for you guys... We don't and sometimes never do know why horrible things happen, but I will be praying for you, heal up brother... Don't feel obligated to come on here, take care of yourself, be with your family.

-Lee

damn... mike man im sorry =( hope you get to feeling better and i hope you can get through your loss. if you need anyone to talk to hit me up.

I am very thankful to have met him. Dmac, Mike, Paul, my brother and i all went to white castle after JWA II. Although they were short, the times spent with the 3 were great, Mike is an awesome kid, and i only hope the best for him.

RIP Paul Kunkle