WWE alumni pay tribute to Kurt Chapman as ‘rising star’ wrestler dies at 26

Wrestler Kurtis Chapman has died on the age of 26, with the wrestling neighborhood mourning the passing of “Mad Kurt”.

The rising star had gone toe-to-toe with the British wrestling scene’s greatest names throughout his profession as one of the “gifted technical wrestlers” of his technology. An announcement from Revolution Pro Wrestling confirmed his passing in a publish to Twitter/X.

A flurry of tributes quickly adopted the information, with an ex-WWE star saying they had been “gutted” to listen to Chapman had handed. Mad Kurt had final wrestled in June 2023 as defending Resurgence Champion. A reason for demise has not been confirmed.

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An announcement from Revolution Pro learn: “We, at Revolution Pro Wrestling are completely heartbroken to report the lack of our pricey good friend Kurtis Chapman.



Former WWE stars led tributes to the rising star, with Killian Dain ‘gutted’ by the information
(Image: Progress Wrestling)

“We watched Kurtis grow from a child to a young man who loved professional wrestling and continued to excel in all aspects of his life. One of the most gifted technical wrestlers, charismatic characters and magnetic personalities. He will never be forgotten.”

Numerous tributes had been paid to the good expertise, with one Twitter/X person writing: “RIP to someone who seemed to always be having the most fun he could at every opportunity. He’s going to be incredibly missed!”

Former WWE professional Killian Dain, who labored with the flagship wrestling model from 2016 to 2021 earlier than a swap to AEW in 2022, responded to the information, writing: “Gutted to hear.”



Chapman had final defended his championship belt in June of this yr
(Image: Progress Wrestling)

Fellow in-ring skilled Simon Miller wrote: “I don’t really know what to say about this as it’s floored me but Kurt was excellent.

“Anytime we chatted he was all the time a pleasure particularly when it got here to how a lot he loved trolling individuals. Always made me chortle. Thoughts together with his family and friends. Gone approach too quickly.”

NXT UK alumni Sha Samuels also paid tribute to Chapman, writing: “Heartbreaking information. So many enjoyable recollections with him. Condolences to all his household and associates. Thinking of you all.”

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