Vince Steele has passed away.
Big Ray Hernandez took to Twitter/X to announce that Vince Steele (real name AJ Pan) had passed away.
Hernandez sent his prayers to Steele's loved ones and all who were close to Steele.
Sad news in our pro wrestling family… Vince Steele @jjvinsteele718 has past away. Prayers up for his loved ones and all who were close to him. Rest in peace big man. ---- pic.twitter.com/iljppfKCEP
— Big Ray Hernandez (@BigRayHernandez) March 16, 2025
Steele passed away at the Brii Combination Wrestling Madness at the Mecca show on March 16th. He was set to face Jeff Skywalker, Max Capacity, and Benny Blanco. Further details are unclear at this time.
Steele, 39, previously wrestled at BCW Nightmare At The Mecca in October 2024. He has also wrestled for VxS, CCW, American Championship Entertainment, and other promotions.
Members of the wrestling world commented on Steele's passing on social media.
RIP Vince Steele. He was always very nice to me with every interaction we had. Prayers to his family and friends. This sucks.
— D.M. Stevens (@refdmstevens) March 16, 2025
Vince Steele Gone too Soon!! Love you bro honored to have shared the ring with you 4 years ago! One of the best big men in the business with an even bigger heart all around great guy ---- Rest Easy pic.twitter.com/3O6KxmyZQN
— SGT Jimmy Controversy (@JimmyControvrsy) March 16, 2025
RIP Vince Steele. It was a grateful blessing honor to be on some of the same ccw south fl shows with you back in 2019,2020 & 2021. I’m going to miss you so much. My heart is broken this can’t be real. I love you forever big brother I’ll never forget you words can’t describe how…
— BiLF By Elegance-- (@TheBeastAnimal_) March 16, 2025
Mannnnnn we were just in a locker room laughing and having a blast with me telling you to stay off the top rope it's a rumble bro lol. My heart is completely broken-- I'm going to miss you fam, I promise I will continue to make you proud--. R.I.P Vince Steele ----
— MzWhatThatLariatDo ラリアット神---------------- (@RuthlessLaLa) March 16, 2025
On behalf of Fightful, we send our condolences to Steele's family, friends, and fans.
