Jon Huber’s wife Amanda responded to the allegations that her husband died from COVID-19 after Bruce Mitchell from Pro Wrestling Torch wrote a story seeking answers suggesting a probable cover-up from AEW.

The story did not go down well at all among the internet wrestling community, accusing the author of creating a false story and that got the attention of Amanda Huber, who responded to the story in a post on her social media.

After explaining her journey with her late husband, Amanda wrote, “Then suddenly one day that person gets sick. Each day they get sicker and sicker. You know how much they value their privacy so you ask those helping you to keep it quiet out of respect for them. You watch helplessly as they get worst & worst. Covid test, after covid test, after covid test, come back negative. You almost pray for a positive one because it would be some kind of answer. You never get one. Suddenly they are gone.”

Amanda ripped into Mitchell for insinuating that everyone is hiding something. “That it’s some type of cover up. Something more so sinister. That you aren’t serving his memory best by not offering up information you’re still trying to process. As if his death was a public health hazard. It wasn’t. It was a tragedy,” she continued.

“There’s no cover up. There’s no conspiracy. There was just a series of unfortunate events that ended in your world being crushed. What kind of position does that put you in? When you’re trying grieve and people practically expect you to post medical records because since they were a public figure, they are entitled to all the knowledge of what happened.”

Amanda said that her husband’s death did not come from COVID-19 although there’s no shame in dying from coronavirus. “You have no answers and you’re just left there. Can you just f*ckin imagine that?”

The story by Mitchell ended up costing him his job at PWTorch.com as Editor Wade Keller pulled the controversial article from the website and terminated Mitchell’s employment with the publication after 30 years.

“It’s Monday, you know what that means,” said Matt Jackson at the start of the new episode of Being The Elite. “This one is for you, Brodie. We love you buddy.”

A 13-minute tribute to Brodie Lee then followed, with clips from different episodes of Being The Elite showing the many shenanigans which Lee was involved in over the past several months. Alex Reynolds and John Silver of The Dark Order also discuss their favorite moments from BTE throughout the episode, giving fans a glimpse of what it was like being around the much-loved Lee backstage.

The episode, just released, already has over 100,000 views on YouTube. You can check it out below.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported during one of the latest Observer Radio episodes that only a handful of individuals at AEW knew how bad the situation was with Brodie Lee but were told not to divulge any information and keep it secret. Meltzer also revealed that he was hospitalized in late October after he failed to finish a workout due to being very tired and his lung condition got worse.

While many, if not most, inside the company were aware of the lung illness that Lee was suffering from, his death still took them by surprise as the majority did not know the seriousness of the situation although having his family there at the last tapings and the segment with the kids after the show went off the air probably raised some red flags.

His family had asked the roster to refrain from revealing any details of the illness and everyone honored the request. At a recent conference call with reporters, AEW President Tony Khan was also asked about Brodie Lee’s whereabouts and he said he could not comment publicly about the situation for now.

Lee was being treated at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic for an undisclosed lung illness and passed away on Saturday.

Since then, social media, especially Twitter, has been flooded with tributes by fans and peers. Both WWE and AEW are expected to honor the 41-year-old on this week’s television shows.

AEW gave one of Jon Huber’s kids, Brodie, a memory of a lifetime after at a recent Dynamite tapings, the young Brodie “beat” Kenny Omega for the AEW World title.

Taped after the show went off the air and solely for the Huber kids, Omega and The Young Bucks offered a spot in The Elite to the eight-year-old but The Dark Order came out for a brawl which eventually ended up in a match between the newly-crowned champ Omega versus Brodie. Brodie “won” the match after he applied a rear naked choke on Omega and Omega tapped out. Young Brodie was announced as the new AEW World champion by Justin Roberts.

Last month, Jon’s wife Amanda posted several photos from behind-the-scenes at AEW and wrote, “For the record, @allelitewrestling is the greatest company in the world and nobody will ever change my mind.”

The powers that be at AEW probably knew that Huber’s time was almost up and decided to give the kids a memorable experience and a nice Christmas present to get their minds off the problems they were having as a family.

The 41-year-old was being treated at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic although apart from saying he had a lung issue, no one has exactly revealed what the illness was. Mayo Clinic is a world-renowned hospital that treats several illnesses, especially cancer.

Last week, I read about how Kenny Omega "lost" the AEW Championship to Brodie Lee's son. I didn't put much thought into it at the time, but now, it has more meaning. Brodie Lee got to see his son's first match before passing away.

Props to AEW for giving them this moment. pic.twitter.com/Ire1BFD2Q4

— James, but moderately depressed (@Journeyman__jay) December 27, 2020

All Elite Wrestling, just like the rest of the wrestling world, is in mourning right now following the death of Brodie Lee. Lee joined AEW in March but left a big impression on those who he worked with in such a short time.

“The All Elite Wrestling family is heartbroken. In an industry filled with good people, Jon Huber was exceptionally respected and beloved in every way – a fierce and captivating talent, a thoughtful mentor and simply a very kind soul that starkly contradicted his persona as Mr. Brodie Lee,” AEW wrote in a statement. “Jon’s love for his wife Amanda, and children Brodie and Nolan, was evident to all of us who were fortunate to spend time with him, and we send our love and support to his beautiful family, today and always. Jon’s popularity among his peers and influence s on the wrestling world was worldwide and transcended AEW, so this loss will be felt by many for a long time.”

Cody Rhodes, who was the last man to wrestle him in October, said that his heart is stricken by the loss of Brodie Lee. “It was obvious he was an extremely gifted athlete and storyteller, and his gift beyond that was to challenge you and he set the bar very high,” Cody wrote. “Upon anybody’s first meeting with him…it was even more apparent he was a family man and a first class human being. I got to share his last number…I got to have his last match. That is an honor and a privilege and an experience so ferociously humbling. Thank you ‘Big Rig.” We will honor you and your family.”

AEW President Tony Khan said he was devastated by the loss of Huber. “Jon was a great man. His family came first, his loving wife Amanda & their sons Brodie + Nolan. He loved wrestling & was great at it, he loved you fans. Please keep him in your hearts.”

Brandi Rhodes added, “I love and miss you Jon. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and my family. We all love you so very much. You were such a great man. It’s been my pleasure and privilege to know and work with you. Your family is our family now. We will watch over them. Rest now friend.”

The Young Bucks simply tweeted, “We love you Brodie.” AEW Women’s champion Hikaru Shida added, “I can’t find any words… Just want to pray for him and his family for now.” Marko Stunt wrote, “It doesn’t feel real posting this…This is one of my favorite pictures that I’ve never posted,” adding a funny photo of Lee lifting him by his ear.

“Was a true honor every time we locked horns,” Dustin Rhodes tweeted. “You were a damn great man, husband and father. This stings. You will be sorely missed Jon. I will always remember out times together.”

Matt Hardy wrote, “I’m shattered over Brodie’s passing. He was full of life with a wife & young children he loved. A devastating reminder of how fragile life is. Rest well, friend.”

10 of The Dark Order said that Brodie was one of the best humans he ever met and hit it off as soon as they met. “He was an amazing performer, a mentor, but more importantly a dear friend. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything.” Stu Grayson also of The Dark Order added, “Jon was genuinely one of the best, honest and kindest man I’ve ever known. He was like that the very first day I met him back in 2007 and was like that the very last day I saw him. I will always only have good memories of him. I love you man.”

Impact Wrestling, which is now working with AEW, issued a short statement writing, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brodie Lee. We offer our sincerest condolences to his friends and family.”

Ring of Honor, where Huber wrestled during his indie days, also sent its condolences. “Ring of Honor is saddened to learn that Brodie Lee has died. He was 41. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 275 pounds, Lee was one of the most agile big men of his era. During his time in ROH (2008-2009), Lee was a member of The Age of the Fall and engaged in a feud with Necro Butcher. ROH extends its deepest condolences to Lee’s family, friends and fans”