Current and former WWE Superstars pay tribute to indie wrestling star Scott Henson

WWE Superstars and others from around the pro wrestling world are paying tribute to popular talent Scott Henson today. The veteran grappler from Vancouver, British Columbia, left his mark on the indie and backyard scenes.

Big Cat passed away this past weekend, according to an announcement from Canadian Apex Wrestling. Henson would have turned 41 years old on July 13. He began his career in October 2002 and was also known as Jimmy James and Scoot. The two-time Solid Steel Champion was a local legend in the Pacific Northwest scene and the backyard wrestling community.

WWE's Pete Dunne also paid tribute to Big Cat. He replied to a longer tribute from veteran wrestler Rickey Shane Page.

"RIP Scott Henson," Pete Dunne wrote.

Former WWE and TNA champion Flash Morgan Webster recalled watching Henson with Wild Boar when they were coming up. The UK star pointed to how much Big Cat influenced the business.

"When I heard this morning about the passing of Scott Henson i was speechless. I spent hours in Wild Boars house watching VCW mvs growing up. Larger than life doesn’t even come close! The wrestling world will never know how much he influenced things we see today. Gone far too soon," Flash Morgan Webster wrote.

Former WWE Mae Young Classic competitor Nicole Matthews also paid tribute to Henson. The Canadian veteran recalled Scott's sense of humor.

"I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Scott Henson. Our careers often ran parallel to each other, but we’ve shared more locker rooms these past couple years, and I can tell you, no one had a sense of humour like Scott. Wickedly funny with the quickest wit. Rest easy [yellow heart emoji]," Nicole Matthews wrote.

Henson was also a podcaster and online gamer. The fan-favorite was well-liked across the industry.

CAW announcement on "Big Cat" Scott Henson's passing

Canadian Apex Wrestling announced today that "Big Cat" Scott Henson has passed away at the age of 40.

There is still no word yet on the cause of death for the indie and backyard wrestling veteran. The initial death announcement from CAW remembered Henson as a beloved friend that has left a massive void in the world.

"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," CAW wrote.

Henson used Wu-Tang Clan's "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothing Ta F**k Wit" single as his entrance theme at times. He regularly wrestled for several promotions, including BOOM!, SOS, and CAW.