This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
Tragedy struck the world of professional wrestling on November 9, 2019, with the untimely death of 25-year-old Matt Travis.
According to reports, Travis was fatally struck by a truck driver while cycling, leaving behind a promising career and a devastated community.
Travis, who wrestled for House of Glory, CZW, and Gamechanger Wrestling, had gained a reputation as a rising star in the independent wrestling scene.
His trainer, Amazing Red, paid tribute to Travis in an emotional tweet, saying, "I just can't. I don't understand life sometimes. I'm gonna try and pull it together for you today. I just want to see you! Talk to you! I'm sorry. I love you Matty."
WWE superstar Curtis Axel also led the tributes, tweeting, "My thoughts are with The @HOGwrestling locker room, students, friends, and family. Very sad news."
On the night of his death, All Elite Wrestling tag team, Santana and Ortiz, dedicated their Full Gear match to Travis.
