Faleceu o lutador independente Danny Havoc

Este ano de 2020 continua trágico, e neste caso para o mundo do Wrestling. Depois das recentes mortes de Shad Gaspard, que foi apanhado por uma corrente marítima, e de Hana Kimura, que se terá suicidado após ser vítima de cyber bulling, agora foi damos conta da morte de Danny Havoc.

A notícia foi avançada pelas redes sociais da GCW (Game Changer Wrestling), uma das empresas nas quais o lutador de 34 anos actuava com regularidade. Menos de uma hora de pois, outra empresa que também noticiou o seu falecimento foi a CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling).

Danny Havoc, de nome verdadeiro Grant Berkland, era conhecido pelo seu estilo mais extreme e hardcore, tão característico dos tempos da ECW, mas atualmente mais ligado a empresas como a GCW e a CZW, uma promotora também ela já histórica pela violência dos seus combates.

As causas da morte de Danny Havoc ainda não são conhecidas, mas acontece quase 2 meses depois da morte da sua mulher, Brianne, que foi vítima de um fatal ataque de coração no dia 4 de Abril. Um período trágico para esta família que vê assim desaparecer dois dos seus elementos.

Esta foram as publicações feitas pela GCW e CZW:

With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc.

Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person.

He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers. pic.twitter.com/L7By79UEKN

— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) June 1, 2020

This cuts too deep. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones.
We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now.#RIPDannyHavoc pic.twitter.com/2AbDxYRb6I

— CZW: Combat Zone Wrestling (@combatzone) June 1, 2020

Entretanto, muitas outras já foram feitas por colegas de profissão de Danny Havoc, atletas que lutam nas mais variadas empresas de todo o mundo, como Jon Moxley, Kevin Owens, Mustafa Ali, e muitos outros.

Absolutely heartbroken.

I wouldn’t be who I am today without Danny Havoc.

Absolute genius who never got the credit he deserved.

Im beyond privileged to been able to travel the world with him.

Reach out to your loved one. Life is so short.

Love you Grant.

RIP pic.twitter.com/wXg6zYLbnV

— Death Machine (@TheSamiCallihan) June 1, 2020

Goddamnit am I gonna miss you Grant…I didn't cry all night you did FU…fyi : Danny Havoc was not just a fearless and creative performer but also a talented artist and graphic designer. In fact I asked him to design the first AEW Mox shirt, he created the grenade design.

— Jon Moxley (@JonMoxley) June 1, 2020

I’m so sorry for Danny Havoc’s family, friends and fans.

I didn’t know him well but all I’ve ever heard about him throughout the years painted him as a passionate, kind-hearted guy.

The pro wrestling community has lost yet another good one…

Take care of each other, guys. ❤️

— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) June 1, 2020

I shared a locker room a few times w/ Danny Havoc but didn’t know him on a personal level. Reading all the wonderful stories/memories from his friends makes it clear that the we lost someone special.

My sincere condolences to his friends, family and fans. Rest in power, Danny.

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) June 1, 2020

I don’t know what to say.

Fuck.

RIP Danny Havoc.

I can’t believe I typed that.

Such a sweet and intelligent person.

Fuck. pic.twitter.com/33OAxdGc3e

— Charles Max Barsky (@TheProductDS) June 1, 2020

Uma das pessoas a quem também esta morte tocou bastante foi Drew Gulak, que publicou uma série de tweets sobre Danny Havoc.

Danny moved across the country in 2004 to follow his dreams. He wanted to be a deathmatch wrestler like Jun Kasai and Hayabusa! That's when I met him. We'd been close friends ever since.

— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 1, 2020

Beyond that, as a human, he wast fun-loving, intelligent, creative, innovative, brave, and caring. Just an honest to goodness great guy. He had such a fun, dry, wicked, dark sense of humor and an amazing skill for art.

— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 1, 2020

He put 100% of himself into everything he created. That's why on whatever platform he was on he shined. I could honestly go on and on, but I won't here. I want to spread some joy here because whenever I talk about my friend Danny Havoc, Grant, that's what it was.

— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 1, 2020

For those wondering, the gift hasn't made it into the mail yet, it's still being assembled. I'm having it sent back to my place. I know he would have loved it.

— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 1, 2020

A equipa do Wrestling PT presta aqui as suas condolências à família e amigos de Danny Havoc.