UK Independent Wrestler Ryan Smile Passes Away


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UK independent wrestler Ryan Smile has passed away.

The news was first revealed by Damien Dunne (brother of NXT star Pete Dunne) on Facebook.

“It is with great sadness that I have to inform everyone that Ryan Smile passed away yesterday after losing his battle with mental health. This is a truly terrible loss of a larger than life character who brightened every room he was in with his passion, energy & humour. Please respect the privacy of Alice & her family at this time.”

Smile was a mainstay on the UK independent scene, known for his work with OTT, RevPro, and and ATTACK!.

Several members of the UK wrestling scene have issued statements on his passing.

We offer our condolences to Ryan’s family and friends.


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