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'Can't believe this': Wrestling rocked by death of 31-year-old star

Ryan Smile lifting a wrestling belt.
The wrestling world is in mourning after the death of UK wrestler Ryan Smile aged 31. (Image: Twitter)

The wrestling world has been struck with the tragic news British wrestler Ryan Smile has died aged 31.

The Birmingham-born wrestler held titles in both the Rev Pro and OTT wrestling series in the UK throughout his career.

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Fellow wrestler Damian ‘No Fun Dunne’ McKeown released a statement on social media claiming the 31-year-old died after ‘losing his battle with mental heath.’

“This is a truly terrible loss of a larger than life character who brightened every room he was in with his passion, energy & humour,” McKeown wrote.

Tributes have flooded in for the much-beloved UK wrestler from WWE stars to UK wrestling pros since his death on 14th October.

Ryan Smile’s wrestling career

Smile’s was a key member of the Rev Pro and OTT wresting series’ since they were founded in 2012 and 2014.

The high-flyer was a huge part of the UK indie wrestling scene and spent nearly 12 years mastering his craft.

He was best known for his Broken Smile finisher and was trained by Brandon Thomas, Keego Ward, Maddog Maxx and PAC.

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