I was terrified, and I wouldn't have gotten through it without Grant. Life is so short. Page pinned Havoc after giving him a top rope powerbomb through a plate of glass. In the first round, Havoc advanced by beating the Ram in a light tube bundles match. He lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and son. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As reported earlier, CZW and GCW star Danny Havoc has passed away. Pro wrestler Grant Berkland, who worked under the name Danny Havoc, tragically passed away this weekend aged 34, just over a month after his wife Brianne died unexpectedly. The Nation became known almost as much for their drunken shenanigans and comical antics as for their trademark daredevil style, punctuated by the core members' ability to combine exciting high-flying maneuvers with the hard-hitting, risk-taking ultraviolent style that CZW has made its name with. Danny Havoc always extended kindness to me and welcomed me into the CZW family. WWE stars have flocked to social media to pay tribute to wrestler Danny Havoc after his death. Danny Havoc was a huge favourite and famous for his epic deathwatches in Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). At this time, the cause of his death are unknown, and funeral arrangements have not yet been publicly announced. Ethan Page played by Julian (@OfficialEGO) June 1, 2020, ? > The Artist Canvas On a 2012 tour, Havoc and his frequent travel partner, Drake Younger, represented CZW as participants in BJW's Round Robin Deathmatch Survivor League, the winner of which was to earn a shot at the BJW Deathmatch title. GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc passed away on 31st May. The 34-year-old passed away at the weekend with his cause of death still unknown. His death comes just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died of heart failure on 4 April, according to reports. [5] After watching many wrestling tapes and specifically after attending Combat Zone Wrestling's Cage of Death 6 event, Havoc traveled to Philadelphia to try out for CZW. Havocs death comes just a few weeks after WWE legend Shad Gaspard died after being dragged out to sea by a rip current off Venice Beach, California. Game Changer Wrestling has announced the passing of GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc (Grant Berkland). About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . His creative spirit also extended to e-mail communications, and he was remembered by friends as preferring lengthy e-mails (described as being thesis length) that revealed his wit and intelligence. Grant was a man of above average intelligence, an overly-dry sense of humor and wit, which was superseded only by his covertly vain yet humble and loving personality. Danny Havoc: Light Tubes & Razor Board Match: CZW Once In a Lifetime Aug 5th 2017: Absolute genius who never got the credit he deserved. I have such fond memories of each time I was able to spend with him and our lengthy emails back and forth. Havoc grew up in Cylinder, Iowa and wrestled with . Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. Havoc, who was known for competing in hardcore death matches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling, passed away just two months after his wife Brianne Morrow had died of a heart. Stars from across the industry, including WWE and AEW paid tribute to him, along with fans alike. Havoc took the pin after Team Japan performed the super double knees off a ladder onto a bundle of light tubes of which Havoc was underneath. Havoc retired a 2x Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) Tournament of Death winner (2008, 2013), a former 2x CZW Ultraviolent Underground Champion, CZW World . Havoc's cause of death has not been released at this time. Nigerias representative in the 2023 Basketball Africa League (BAL), which dunks off on March 11 at the Dakar Arena, Kwara Falcons, has recruited Senegalese star, Khadim Rassoul Mboup, to help their cause in the competition. R.I.P Danny. "My sincere condolences to his friends, family and fans. Marvin Lambert (December 14, 1977 - October 18, 2012) was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name Brain Damage.. The first match I had, the ring was just littered with pieces of broken glass, he described. Rest in power, Danny. Another hit to a wrestling community still processing the deaths of Shad Gaspard and Hana Kimura, as GCW has announced the death of Danny Havoc. > Career Records WWE star Shad Gaspard died just two weeks ago after getting caught up in a strong current off Venice Beach, California. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning. Your email address will not be published. "With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc," Game. I cant. RIP", NXT star Mia Yim tweeted, "Damn #RIP Danny Havoc", AEW star The Bunny wrote, "Danny Havoc always extended kindness to me and welcomed me into the CZW family. Date Of Death: May 31st 2020: Cause of Death: heart failure: Place of Death: Barrington, New Jersey, United States : Ring Name(s): Danny Havoc: . > Canadian Hall of Fame Alex Colon & Azrieal (c) & Bandido Jr. (c) Ultraviolent Aerieal Assault Match: CZW Tag Team Titles (title change) CZW Brain Damage Memorial Show Nov 10th 2012: He returned to GCW for four events in early 2020, including as part of their tour of Japan, where he not only competed for GCW but Pro Wrestling FREEDOMS. GCW said in a statement: "With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. He lost that deathmatch, but he gave it all, just as he did every time he stepped in the ring. > Music Loaded 0%. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. Get the latest on . THIS IS SO UNFORTUNATE. He won multiple belts across a number of promotions, and was best known for putting it all on the line in the ring. My beloved wife, Brianne the most perfect person Ive ever known, and the love of my life., Her loss was particularly devastating, and according to GCW owner Brett Lauderdale, Grant grieved her loss every day since. We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Havoc was beloved in the wrestling community and by his friends and family, and his passing is a huge loss to the world of wrestling. CZW released a heartfelt memorial for Havoc after learning of his passing. SPOOKOTOA(spookotoa) (@OphidianCobra) June 1, 2020, https://twitter.com/WWEDrakeWuertz/status/1267271935374827520, Rest in peace, my hardcore brother. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones.We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now.#RIPDannyHavoc pic.twitter.com/2AbDxYRb6I, CZW Combat Zone Wrestling (@combatzone) June 1, 2020. Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person. Life is so short. And just last week, Stardom star Hana Kimura died aged just 22. Press J to jump to the feed. I unfortunately dont think he realized how special he was, and how beloved he was a person to people fortunate enough to pass him in life.. Havoc was a big part of CZW's history and was profiled on Viceland's series "The Wrestlers" that chronicled his 2017 retirement match with Alex Colon. Be the first one to comment on this story. We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now.#RIPDannyHavoc pic.twitter.com/2AbDxYRb6I, ? [10] A week later, on December 8, at CZW's flagship show, Cage of Death, Havoc was the last member of Team CZW left standing on the top of the cage at the end of the big Cage of Death match. Sad news on Sunday night as the hardcore wrestling community suffers the loss of one of its biggest pioneers of the 2000s, as news broke that Danny Havoc had passed away. His cause of death has yet to be revealed. Rest Easy pic.twitter.com/8AXRxNiFyu, ICW: No Holds Barred (@ICWNHB) June 1, 2020, Today is awful, you will be missed Grant.#RIPDannyHavoc pic.twitter.com/4M603VDCEK, Absolute Intense Wrestling (@aiwrestling) June 1, 2020, Love you so much pic.twitter.com/YvJQWSJP7n, A Very Good Deathmatch Wrestler (@NeoShooter) June 1, 2020, https://twitter.com/TheProductDS/status/1267256092968603649. He made his CZW debut in the "Ultraviolent Rumble" at 2005's CZW Tournament of Death. [13] The same year, he also won the IWA Deep South Carnage Cup, advancing over the Juggulator, WHACKS, and beating Nick Gage, Freakshow, and Corey Shaddix in the finals. ", "GCW Zandig's Tournament Of Survival Events Database CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Danny_Havoc&oldid=1141514506, "The Unacknowledged Capital of Hardcore" Cylinder, Iowa, H2O Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) - with Connor Claxton, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 12:41. At Once In A Lifetime, Havoc took part in a match against Atsushi Onita and his men from FMW. Danny Havoc has tragically passed away, aged 34, Danny Havoc would often leave the ring bruised and bloodied, Danny Havoc's death as rocked the wrestling community. The pro wrestling community has lost yet another good one WWEs Mustafa Ali also took to social media, posting: "I shared a locker room a few times w/ Danny Havoc but didnt know him on a personal level. Danny Havoc ?? SHLAK used Havocs own words, which he had written to SHLAK in one of their lengthy 3 a.m. texting sessions, to sum up Havoc: You may be completely out of your fn mind, but you are intelligent and thoughtful. He even got to wrestle against his inspiration, Kusai, when the two squared off in the semi-finals of the 2014 Tournament of Death, a bloody affair that saw the combatants employ weapons like a wooden cross covered in razor blades, and several bundles of fluorescent light tubes. If you're unfamiliar with Danny, he was profiled on an episode of Vice's The Wrestlers.. Dannys wife was my cousin. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. According to PWInsider, Danny Havoc's wife Brianne passed away earlier this year. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. Havoc, real name Grant Berkland, was a big name in the wrestling community and became famous for his epic deathmatches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc, GCW said in a series of tweets on Monday. Mar 5: AEW Revolution All Rights Reserved, Follow Us on Snapchat for All Our Breaking News, Ring of Honor TV Spoiler Results for March 16, 2023, Ring of Honor TV Spoiler Results for March 9, 2023, Ring of Honor TV Spoiler Results for March 2, 2023. Thats a really interesting show. He just lost his wife a month ago. Danny Havoc: Death Match Dreaming. Danny Havoc was my rival, my friend, my family. He made his CZW debut in 2005. [16] On February 4, at Ready to Die, Havoc teamed with Alex Colon against Kodaka and Sakuda, in which Havoc performed a around the world slam, followed by a death valley driver (called a General Order 24) on Kodaka for the win. "Bloodthirsty" Bob Kapur is Slam Wrestling's resident heart-throb and the site's Music Editor. Wish it did. This is tragic. Hardcore wrestler Danny Havoc passes away.Danny Havoc is remembered for his extreme style of hardcore wrestling in his runs in Combat Zone Wrestling as well as Game Changer Wrestling. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. He also wrestled for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW), IWA Mid-South, IWA East Coast, and IWA Deep-South. In the first round, Havoc advanced by beating the Ram in a light tube bundles match. But, Brits aren't happy about their latest observation, Tesla boss Elon Musk branded a 'scammer' by CEO who says his Master Plan is tripe, Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O'Dowd went in hard on the billionaire's pledges, saying 'Tesla is not even close to achieving any' of the goals set out in Musk's Master Plan Part Deux, Meet mums covered in bold tattoos including lass who wants to ink bum crack, A variety of mothers have made the decision to cover themselves in tattoos and it hasn't been cheap. and, post-match, Hyde threw Havoc off of a balcony through a table. pic.twitter.com/L7By79UEKN. > Photo Galleries In 2013, Havoc came out the victor in CZW's annual Tournament of Death, advancing over the likes of Rory Mondo and Big Japan Wrestling's young deathmatch prospect, Takumi Tsukamoto, then finally defeating his former friend and partner, Scotty Vortekz, in a 444 Lighttubes Death Match, in which eight-foot fluorescent bulbs were attached to the ropes on all four sides and scattered across the floor of the ring. (@AllieWrestling) June 1, 2020. "It got me booked all over the world. 8:07 am, A wrestling star Grant Berkland also known as Danny Havoc has died aged 45, just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. CZW Combat Zone Wrestling (@combatzone) June 1, 2020. GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc passed away on 31st May. (That) match MADE me when I was younger, he tweeted (@TheSamiCallihan). Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc was not a normal individual - creative, driven, daring and intelligent, but definitely not normal. It was scheduled to end with Me vs Danny. Below you can see their announcement as well as reactions: He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers. On April 4, 2020, Havoc's wife, Brianne, died of heart failure. On February 3, at Live Fast Die Young, Havoc teamed with Tremont and Isami Kodaka against Drew Parker, Jimmy Lloyd and Toshiyuki Sakuda, where Parker missed a 450 splash but Havoc hit him with a death valley driver for the win. Coach Isah Ladan Bosso believes he has the men to push Ugandas Hippos off the way in their Africa U-20 Cup of Nations quarterfinal duel tomorrow and reach the FIFA U-20 World Cup finals scheduled for Indonesia from May 20 to June 11. Both were great, kind people and its amazing to see all the support from folks that either knew or never knew them but still care enough to offer kind words. Danny Havoc always extended kindness to me and welcomed me into the CZW family. Grant Amos Berkland (May 19, 1986 May 31, 2020),[2] better known by his ring name Danny Havoc, was an American professional wrestler. In a Facebook tribute, GCW posted the following: Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person. He put on a show for the fans that night and it was clear that he was universally admired and loved in the business. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'. Something went wrong, please try again later. He made his CZW debut in 2005. Jon Moxley shared a heartbreaking message after the passing of Havoc.He said that he was going to miss him and then went on to say that Havoc was a fearless and creative performer. Many years ago, I was booked for a death match tournament. Two years after his final match, Havoc came out of retirement for a benefit show hosted by Matt Tremont's H2O Wrestling,[3] and returned to Game Changer Wrestling for their Tokyo tour in February 2020. #ripdannyhavoc pic.twitter.com/BXVIs1WP3p. Jul 1: Money in the Bank > Sporting Connection The wrestler was best known for his bloody matches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. Havoc was born and raised in Cylinder, Iowa, and learnt to wrestle in his barn before becoming a CZW legend. Towards the end, Havoc went for a death valley driver but missed the moonsault follow up, allowing SHLAK to hit him with two piledrivers on lighttubes and gusset boards for the win. In the Vice documentary series The Wrestlers, Havoc reflected on his falling in love with the Death Match style. He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers", "Danny Havoc: From Wreaking Havoc in the CZW to Dying at 34! Sadly, the world's lost #DannyHavoc. We have bled together and loved this business together. In October of 2019, Havoc returned to the ring with H2O for a charity event, but the one-off turned into a return to active duty. No cause of death was given. He died on October 31, 2022. > Books The slightly frantic edge that he brings to his wrestling style is really well known. The AEW Champion Jon Moxley is known for being one. 01 June 2020 | WWE star Kevin Owens posted: Im so sorry for Danny Havocs family, friends and fans. You can watch the two take part in a tag team match in CZW here. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The following year, a feud erupted between Billy Gram's CULT FICTION faction (originally composed of MASADA, tHURTeen, Brain Damage, and JC Bailey) and Havoc's babyface faction, which came to be known as The Suicide Kings (originally Havoc, Eddie Kingston, Drake Younger, and Scotty Vortekz). The news was first announced by Game Changer Wrestling. ", Impact star Sami Callihan wrote, "Absolutely heartbroken. Danny Javier's Wife, Daughter Javier was married or not we are not sure. For the most part it seems the death match guys are usually the nicest. Didnt happen though. In case people are quick to dismiss Danny as just a "garbage" wrestler, Danny did Deathmatch wrestling well. Danny Havoc is remembered for his extreme style of hardcore wrestling in his runs in Combat Zone Wrestling as well as Game Changer Wrestling. (@TheSamiCallihan) June 1, 2020. Rest in power, Danny. CZW alumnus Danny Havoc has passed away at the age of 34. Your email address will not be published. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. CZW released a heartfelt memorial for Havoc after learning of his passing. One of the most genuine dudes I ever met. Game Changer Wrestling has announced the passing of GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc (Grant Berkland). I said, This is not in Japan, this is not across the world. It's with extremely heavy hearts that we say this. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The man behind Havoc, Grant Berkland, was intelligent & artistic. My heart goes out to my friends who knew and cared for Danny Havoc deeply, my thoughts are with his loved ones and his family.#RIPDannyHavoc, This hurts. Matt Tremont vs. Danny Havoc | CZWstudios.com | Cage of Death 13 - YouTube 0:00 / 0:54 Matt Tremont vs. Danny Havoc | CZWstudios.com | Cage of Death 13 CZW 275K subscribers Subscribe. After handing over ME duties to Alex Richards, he remains a frequent contributor to the site. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. "He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers.". very sad,thanks for great memory in GCW show tokyo japan. The cause of Danny's death has not yet been disclosed but his wife died of heart failure on April 4. The cause of Dannys death has not yet been disclosed but his wife died of heart failure on April 4. GCW let the wrestling world know that Grant Berkland AKA Danny Havoc had passed away.We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now.Havoc was only 34years old and was extremely fondly remembered by most of the wrestling community, with Tegan Nox, Mustfa Ali, and others all reacted to his passing.Dean Ambrose Match 2020Jon Moxley match 2020Danny Havoc Match 2020 As always you can unsubscribe at any time. You are more then just a brother. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Let's not kid ourselves it's not a normal thing to want to go out and get mutilated and put yourself through torturous pain" - Danny Havoc. Jon Moxley has shared an extremely heartbreaking message in reaction to his passing.The A, E, W Champion Jon Moxley is known for being one of the toughest men in the world of wrestling. A wrestling star Grant Berkland also known as Danny Havoc has died aged 45, just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died. see you next time in another world love you. In 2015, he made his debut with the rebooted Game Changer Wrestling (GCW, formerly Jersey Championship Wrestling) and a year later debuted with Matt Tremonts Hardcore Hustle Organization (H2O). Behind the curtain, Havoc was also credited with coming up with an initial design for the logo, and helping Tremont book some of the companys biggest shows. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. This cuts too deep. Please logout and login again. A cold front will eventually clear everyone in the state this afternoon. The family appreciates it more than you know. 0. [17] On February 5, at Art of War, Havoc teamed with Colon and Tremont against Kodaka, Kenji Fukimoto and Takashi Sasaki. Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion Havoc's wife, Brianne, had passed away in April of 2020, according to a report by The Wrestling Observer. The DRAW (@TheSamiCallihan) June 1, 2020. He had a great wrestling watch in Germany against Jon Moxley when he was CZW champion too, really underated. Professional wrestler Danny Havoc has passed away. Brain Damage competed for a number of different promotions throughout his career, but is best known for his work in Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (IWA Mid-South) and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). He passed away due to multiple illnesses. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news? We are saddened to learn about the passing of Grant Berkland, better known as Danny Havoc. [22][23], Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 12:41, CZW Ultraviolent Underground Championship, CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship, Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, "Grant A. 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The tributes for Havoc are flooding the IWC as fans and pro wrestling promotions all remember him. > Obituary Archive Havoc lost his match against Alex Colon to a standing ovation as D. J. Hyde and the locker room cheered for him. Havoc, real name Grant Berkland, was a big name in the wrestling community and became famous for his epic deathmatches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. While both men had respectable showings, neither managed to advance far enough to be in title contention. Required fields are marked *. According to GCW, Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland passed away over the weekend. Wrestler Danny Havoc - real name Grant Berkland - has passed away at 34 Credit: GCW A number of WWE stars flocked to social media to pay tribute to the much-loved performer - real name Grant Berkland. And that's it, job done. It comes after a grim few weeks for the wrestling industry with a number of shock deaths. When I saw the tweets, I feared it was about Danny. In the semi-finals, Havoc and Nick Gage advanced by beating Pinkie Sanchez and Greg Excellent in a fans bring the weapons match. I was at Danny's CZW retirement match, the one they showed him prepping for during that segment. He started a long feud with D. J. Hyde that included matches on CZW shows as well as STF (Stars of the Future) and NEXT shows. Havoc, whose real name was Grant Berkland, was best known for his time in CZW was only 34 years of age and tragically his wife Brianne also passed away earlier this year at age 27. He wrestled for twelve years all around the indies and was known as the The Deathmatch Drunkard.. Havoc lost to Rickey Shane Page in an Ultraviolent Hardcore Match at Cage of Death 18. The Bunny (@AllieWrestling) June 1, 2020, I met Danny the first time I went to H20. He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers.. Having come out of retirement at a benefit show for Matt Tremont's H2O Wrestling on October 6, 2019, Havoc was named as part of a Tokyo tour promoted by Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), where he was involved in tag team deathmatches. Absolutely heartbroken. Our thoughts go out to Havocs family and friends during this sad time of loss. What I didn't realize at the time is that I was in the presence of a deathmatch legend. During that event, the Nation of Intoxication dissolved and Havoc went his own way, getting into a feud with Alex Colon. Absolute genius who never got the credit he deserved. Name: Grant Berkland Preferred Name: Danny Havoc Date Of Birth: May 19th 1986 Place of Birth: Cylinder, Iowa, United States Nationality: USA Gender: Male Matches: 222 (10 Pay Per View) Date Of Death: May 31st 2020 Cause of Death: heart failure Place of Death: Barrington, New Jersey, United States Ring Name(s): Danny Havoc Tragedy struck Berkland in April when his wife Brianne passed away after her heart inexplicably failed. Do his choices match yours? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Without Danny Havoc and his contributions in and out of the ring there would be no H20, the company posted on its Facebook page. Real name Grant Berkland, Havoc was a much-loved performer in GCW and Combat Zone Wrestling,. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. This cuts too deep. -- Indie wrestler Danny Havoc, who wrestled for both Combat Zone Wrestling and Game Changer Wrestling, has passed away as announced on Twitter by GCW and CZW. In 2007, he won his first title in CZW, the CZW Junior Heavyweight Championship. GCW confirmed the sad news as they. One could certainly question . He was so incredibly nice to me. In IWA Mid-South, Brain Damage formed a tag team . The AEW Champion Jon Moxley is known for being one of the toughest men in the world of wrestling. Im beyond privileged to been able to travel the world with him. World number one and the longest reigning champion in Dubai, Novak Djokovic, needed almost two hours to extend his unbroken record by downing fellow Balkan, Tomas Machac, on centre court yesterday, at the ongoing Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. And from that moment on, I pursued that goal single-mindedly.. Assumedly this is what a ton of indie guys were tweeting about. > Collectibles His death comes just over a month on from his wife Brianne, 27, passing away suddenly of heart failure on April 4. He was awarded the Ultraviolent Underground Championship at Decision '08, after then-Champion Drake Younger, who also held the World Heavyweight Championship gave him the title, following a four-way match.[12]. It was then confirmed by CZW officials that Havoc had officially retired from professional wrestling. " (That) match MADE me when I was younger," he tweeted (@TheSamiCallihan). Jon Moxley has shared an extremely heartbreaking message in reaction to his passing. Reach out to your loved one. Kimber Lee ? Impact Wrestling star Sami Callihan credited Havoc for helping make him an established name after their Cage of Death match in 2009. Came close to wresting Danny once. This makes Havoc one of only three two-time Tournament of Death champions in its fourteen-year history. 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