Tragic new details have surfaced regarding the passing of Vince Steele, known as The Jurassic Juggernaut, during a Brii Combination Wrestling event in New Jersey.
According to Bodyslam.net, Steele collapsed in the middle of his scheduled match at Madness at the Mecca, with witnesses on-site saying he suffered a heart attack.
A member of the audience reportedly shouted, Hes having a heart attack, as the situation unfolded. Disturbingly, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive, leaving many in attendance stunned and concerned over the response time.
Brii Combination Wrestling has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
Steele had been a fixture on the independent wrestling scene since 2004, building a reputation as a powerhouse performer. His loss has left a massive void in the wrestling world, with fans and colleagues mourning the passing of a true in-ring giant.
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