Indie Wrestler “Big Cat” Scott Henson Passes Away at 40

The world of professional wrestling is a harsh and unforgiving landscape, as many deaths have taken place over the past year. Unfortunately, we are sad to report that ”Big Cat” Scott Henson has passed away.

The news of Scott Henson’s passing was announced by Canadian Apex Wrestling on Facebook early on the morning of June 16, 2024. The organization expressed deep sadness over the loss of their Tag Team Champion and beloved friend. They extended heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, emphasizing Henson’s profound impact on the Pacific Northwest wrestling community.

His contributions were significant, often working behind the scenes to propel many careers forward. Canadian Apex Wrestling conveyed their love for Scott and noted the void his absence leaves, acknowledging how much he will be profoundly missed.

”Canadian Apex Wrestling is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our Tag Team Champions and beloved friend, Scott Henson. Our hearts are heavy with grief, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Scott, your impact on the Pacific Northwest wrestling community is immeasurable. You were a driving force behind the careers of many, and your contributions often went unnoticed. We love you, Scott, and your absence leaves a void that words cannot express. You will be profoundly missed.”

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Scott Henson, standing 6-foot-1/2, was born on July 13, 1983, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He began his wrestling career in October 2002 and was also known by his ring names Scoot and Jimmy James. Throughout his career, Henson achieved notable success, including becoming a two-time Solid Steel Champion in 2016 within the 3-2-1 Battle! promotion. His presence in the wrestling community was significant, marked by both his in-ring performances and his contributions outside the ring.

His long-time partner, Sarian Soft Paws, posted a heartfelt message on Twitter, reflecting on the sudden loss of his best friend and tag team partner. He shared the deep bond they had, describing Scott as the funniest, most outrageous, and ridiculous person he had ever met. Sarian recounted the almost 24-hour period they spent together before Henson’s sudden passing, expressing the surreal and painful reality of losing someone so close.

”Today was the first day I woke up knowing I didn’t have my tag team partner, my best friend, the funniest, most outrageous and ridiculous person I’ve ever met in my life. I spent almost 24 hours straight with you and in the very few hours after we parted ways, you were gone.

Everyone always says it doesn’t feel real when they lose someone close. I now understand that. I saw you for almost a 24 hour period straight. Then in the few hours we were apart, you were gone. I don’t know how I’m going to live the rest of my life without you.

I spent all day yesterday wanting to message you and tell you all the dumb, stupid, only funny to us things going around in my head only to remember all of that is only going to stay in my brain forever.

My entire adult life has been sharing memories with you. The fact that I’m never going to get to say any of our inside jokes out loud to anyone ever again hurts me. That I won’t get to hear your laugh again when we both see or hear something that ‘tickles us just right’.

That you’re never going to get mad at me again for not wanting to do something I’ve committed to. That we’ll never eat ourselves into completely immobile food coma’s on Anton’s then try to record a 2 hour podcast again.

It may sound ridiculous to some but it feel like I’ve lost my partner, my heterosexual life partner. In the coming days I’ll say a lot more. I’m not sure when or how but I’ll go into much more detail.

For now I’m just going to keep telling myself that this is all a rib. That you’re playing a mean prank on me at which I’ll laugh very hard when you show up at my house & act like nothing happened.

I love you Scott William Henson. You were my best friend & I will love you forever.”

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to “Big Cat” Scott Henson’s family and loved ones during this sad time and pray that his soul rests in peace.

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