In heartbreaking news, Matt Tremont has disclosed on Instagram that independent wrestler Braxx, whose real name was Walt Stephen Holloway, has sadly passed away at the age of 31 following a shooting in South Philadelphia. Tremont would remember him as a respectful, chill competitor with a big heart who truly loved the wrestling business and his mother. Outside the ring, he was described as kind and genuine by those who shared the locker room with him.
“Just got some news that my homie Walt aka @braxx__unleashed has passed. We first met at Superkrazze Wrestling and later came to H2O. He would come hang out at GCW as well. From day 1 was respectful and super cool and chill! He wrestled each other a few times & we tagged together. He was meant to be a dominant hardcore giant in the ring and had a big heart outside of it. Kept in touch after we moved and always sent each other funny reels on IG. I was and always will be a Braxx guy! He was my guy, a friend and a Deathmatch warrior. My thoughts and prayers out to his family. I know Braxx is above now and with his momma who he loved dearly. Love ya Braxx 4 ever!” – Matt Tremont
The Philadelphia native built a respected career on the East Coast independent scene, particularly shining in the hardcore and deathmatch divisions. He was a regular competitor for H2O Wrestling, X Brand Wrestling, and Superkrazze Wrestling. Known as a big, dominant presence in the ring, Braxx brought intensity and dedication to every hardcore scramble and deathmatch he entered.
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