Vince Steele has passed away.
Independent wrestler Vince Steele has tragically passed away.
Steele passed away at the Brii Combination Wrestling Madness at the Mecca show on March 16th. He was set to face compete in a four way much and sustained a cardiac event. He was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead.
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.
