the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgefield Park NJ, the wrestling community is mourning the loss of Vince Steele, a beloved indie pro wrestler, who suffered a medical emergency and passed away mid-match at an event in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, on Sunday, March 16.
Vince Steele Collapses During Match at Knights of Columbus
🏆 Steele, known as the “Jurassic Juggernaut,” was competing in Brii Combination Wrestling’s (BCW) “Madness at the Mecca” event at the Knights of Columbus when tragedy struck. The 39-year-old wrestler was in the ring with three other competitors when he suffered a medical emergency.
đźš“ Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but despite their efforts, Steele could not be saved.
Tributes Pour in From Wrestling Community
đź’” BCW paid tribute to Steele, calling him a larger-than-life presence who left an unforgettable mark on everyone he met.
💬 “His passion, dedication, and larger-than-life presence left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him,” the organization shared on social media.
🔥 Steele’s legacy in wrestling was well-known, having competed in Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) and other indie circuits.
💬 CCW honored Steele’s legendary matches, saying:
“From his long-standing feud and later partnership with Cha Cha Charlie to his battles with The South American Alliance and Vinicious in the early days of Bash At The Brew—there was no one quite like Vince.”
Upcoming Event Will Honor Steele’s Legacy
🎠Steele was scheduled to wrestle in Ridgefield Park on March 22. Now, BCW and the wrestling community are planning a tribute to honor his memory.
💬 Shadow Wrestling called him “a beloved father, a kind soul, and a true NYC indie trailblazer.”
Steele’s impact on professional wrestling and his fans, family, and friends will never be forgotten.
Rest in power, Vince Steele.
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What are the symptoms of a “medical emergency?” Just so we know, in case we see someone in the middle of a medical emergency.
Do you have any pain or pressure in your chest? Lightheadedness, shortness of breath? No? Whew! I thought you might be having a heart attack. Good thing it’s just a medical emergency.
Looks like a guy that was on sanitation