A midwestern wrestling veteran has sadly passed away.
Mike Boehne, who was better known by his ring name Eric Priest, has sadly passed away at the age of 50 after a motorcycle accident on February 22nd. Priest is survived by his son and family.
AAW Wrestling posted a tribute to Priest on their social media late on February 22nd, eulogizing Priest, calling him a staple of the 2000's wrestling scene of Chicago.
It is with great sadness that we report former AAW Heritage Champion and Chicago legend, Eric Priest has passed away.
— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) February 23, 2025
Eric Priest was a staple of Chicago wrestling for many years and ruled the early 2000s as THE guy in Chicago.
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Priest has worked for other promotions such as IWA, and previously worked dark matches in Ring Of Honor. WWE RAW general manager Adam Pearce would also pay tribute to the late pro wrestler.
Godspeed, Eric Priest. From your first days at the Domain as a kid, I got to know you and watch you grow into a tremendous professional wrestler. I’m heartbroken and don’t quite have the words. I’m really glad we kept in contact over the years. Rest well, brother. -- pic.twitter.com/K5CcZruSMV
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) February 23, 2025
Priest made his debut in the ring in 2000, and was trained by Ace Steel and Danny Dominion.
