Independent Wrestler Passes Away Following Battle Against Cancer, Stars Comment on His Passing, Top Prospect Winner Signs with ROH

March 31, 2016

Independent Wrestler Passes Away Following Battle Against Cancer

Independent wrestler Kris Travis has passed away following his bout with cancer, and several notable pro wrestling names have commented on his passing:

Damn it.. Terribly saddened. Kris Travis has passed away. Great, GREAT guy. Honored to have shared a locker room & laughs. He fought SO hard

— Chris Hero (@thechrishero) March 31, 2016

Just read of the passing of @RealKrisTravis from stomach cancer. Only 32. Loved hearing from Kris. RIP, my friend. https://t.co/mgHaT3Wsd3

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) March 31, 2016

Deeply saddened by the news. Kris was a brilliant performer but more importantly a genuine human being. Goodbye friend. #RIPKrisTravis

— NEVILLE (@WWENeville) March 31, 2016

Kristopher Travis was a true inspiration to me. He gave hope to every human being he ever crossed paths with. A true hero. Deeply saddened.

— Vince Russo (@THEVinceRusso) March 31, 2016

Kris was a great performer and an even better dude. My thoughts are with his family and everyone close to him…Take care of each other, guys.

— Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) March 31, 2016

Top Prospect Winner Signs with ROH

Top Prospect Lio Rush has signed with Ring of Honor as seen in the Tweet below:

BREAKING NEWS: @itsLioRush Signs with @RingofHonor #SCOHX Rush vs @thelethaljay https://t.co/rUT7NppTnv pic.twitter.com/XAHg1wiPNJ

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) March 31, 2016

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.

Independent Wrestler Passes Away Following Battle Against Cancer, Stars Comment on His Passing, Top Prospect Winner Signs with ROH