Adrian "Lionheart" McCallum Dead at 36

[Grim]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-48701595

British wrestling champion Adrian McCallum - known by his ring name Lionheart - has died.

The 36-year-old from Ayr was the reigning ICW (Insane Championship Wrestling) world heavyweight champion and also competed in WWE and TNA.

In a statement ICW said they were heartbroken by the news. No further details about how Mr McCallum died have been released.

His death has prompted tributes from across the wrestling community.

Writing on Twitter, ICW said: "We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of ICW World Heavyweight Champion, Adrian 'Lionheart' McCallum.

"Adrian was a mainstay of ICW and British professional wrestling. Most importantly, he was our friend. His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of those who knew him."

WWE wrestler Cedric Alexander said he was "crushed" to hear of McCallum's death, while fellow WWE star Paige - real name Saraya-Jade Bevis - said she would be "forever grateful" to have known him.

Pete Dunne, the longest-reigning WWE UK champion, tweeted: "I always looked up to Lionheart's professional approach to wrestling when it was far from that at the time. People like him were pivotal in the growth of a scene that has lead to so many people being able to do this for a living."

Just wow... a complete and utter shock for the English wrestling scene.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

That's some crazy news. I can't believe he's gone so soon. It's too early. I'm only a few away from 36.

 

[Keith]

Yes deeply sad and shocking news. I know he was highly thought of on the UK Indie scene and certainly had made a solid career for himself in the States too. Gone way too soon. RIP.

 

[Chris]

I had actually heard of him and I don't follow British wrestling like at all so he must have been decent at least. Sad news

 

[OMB]

He had a good feud with Hendry a good young indy talent:/

 

[Cwalker]

While I’m unfamiliar with his work, 36 is way too young. Rest In Peace

 

[Grim]

News just came out that he committed suicide.