PROFESSIONAL wrestler Vince Steele has died aged 39 following a medical emergency.
Steele – generally known as the “Jurassic Juggernaut” – competed on the unbiased circuit.
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He was because of function at a Brii Mixture Wrestling occasion in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey on Sunday when the emergency occurred, PWInsider.com say.
BCW later confirmed on Monday that Steele – who was booked for a four-way match on the occasion – had tragically handed away.
“Throughout yesterday’s occasion, Vince suffered a medical emergency within the ring,” a press release learn.
“We wish to specific our deepest gratitude to the Ridgefield Park Police Division, who have been on the scene inside minutes and instantly supplied emergency medical help.
“Regardless of their speedy response and the perfect efforts of first responders, we tragically misplaced Vince.
“That is an unimaginable loss, and we ask for persistence and respect as we course of this tragedy.
“We’ll share extra particulars within the coming days on how we plan to honor Vince’s unimaginable legacy.”
BCW didn’t specify a reason behind dying however Fightful reported it got here after Steele “sustained a cardiac occasion.”
Tributes poured in on-line. “Vince Steele gave every thing to professional wrestling & right this moment he gave his life for it,” Vincent Michaels posted.
“Each single wrestler/referee/crew available did every thing they might to maintain him going & they need to be happy with that.
“I do know I’m. Relaxation simple, Juggernaut.”
Vetran Steele has additionally labored for promotions resembling VxS, CCW, American Championship Leisure and extra.
“We’re heartbroken to study concerning the passing of “The Jurassic Juggernaut” Vince Steele,” Coastal Championship Wrestling posted.
“Our ideas are together with his household, his associates, and his followers. Relaxation In Peace, huge man. You’ll eternally be missed.”
“Can not consider this we simply chatted within the locker room. RIP Vince Steele,” wrote announcer Samira.
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