Independent wrestling legend Homicide has officially wrestled his final match, and he went out on his own terms in front of his people.
On March 20th at Outlaw Wrestling in Brooklyn, the former ROH World Champion and Indie Hall of Famer stepped into the ring one last timeand ended his in-ring career with a win.
Teaming with Bull James, Homicide took on Mike Santana and Afa Jr. in a tag match he personally chose as his farewell bout. The Brooklyn crowd erupted as The Notorious 187 landed an Ace Crusher on Afa Jr. to seal the victory. It was a fitting ending for a man whos always repped New York like few others in the game.
In the lead-up to the match, Homicide revealed the real reason behind his sudden retirementDoctors found a cyst in my brain. My vision, speech are bad [because of the] hard hits, getting knocked out, and then hopping on a plane to travel.
Despite the heartbreaking health news, Homicide refused to let his final match feel like a funeral. I want people to party and smileexcept for Afa Jr. he joked, leaning into his signature no-nonsense persona.
The event was filled with love and respect, as several familiar faces from his journey showed up to support. Julius Smokes, Magic, Grim Reefer, Steve Mack, and Jay Lover were all in attendance. Clips from the show captured emotional moments between Homicide and Mike Santana, showing just how much his presence meant to the locker room and fans alike.
With a rsum that spans nearly every major indie promotionincluding championship reigns in TNA, ROH, NWA, and PWGHomicide exits the ring as one of the most influential and decorated performers of his era. He helped lay the foundation for the modern independent scene, carving a lane long before the current boom.
While hes officially done in the ring, Homicide made it clear this isnt the end of his connection to wrestling. Whether that means coaching, mentoring, or popping up in some other role, the Latin Terror made one thing clearits not goodbye. Its just see you later.
How do you remember Homicides legacy in pro wrestling? Got a favorite match or moment? Drop it in the comments below and let us know what the Notorious 187 meant to you.
