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Pro wrestler Kurtis ‘Mad Kurt’ Chapman dies at 26
Wrestling ring turnbuckle. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

British professional wrestler Kurtis Chapman died.

Wrestling promotion Revolution Pro shared the news of Chapman’s death via social media on Friday. Chapman, who was known as “Mad Kurt” to wrestling fans, was 26.

“We, at Revolution Pro Wrestling are absolutely heartbroken to report the loss of our dear friend Kurtis Chapman,” the promotion said in a statement. “We watched Kurtis grow from a child to a young man who loved professional wrestling and continued to excel in all aspects of his life. One of the most gifted technical wrestlers, charismatic characters and magnetic personalities. He will never be forgotten.”

No cause of death was given.

Chapman began wrestling with RevPro as a teenager in 2014. He held the RevPro Wrestling British Cruiserweight title in 2017 and 2018. Chapman last wrestled when he defended his Resurgence Arthouse title over the summer.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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