RIP Markus Crane

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

www.pwponderings.com/2021/12/27/deathmatch-star-markus-crane-passes-away-at-32/

The indie wrestling world mourns today as news emerged that Deathmatch Wrestler Markus Crane passed away at the age of 32. According to accounts, while no official cause of death has been confirmed, Crane passed away in his sleep overnight. In his time in wrestling, Markus held championships in No Peace Underground and Unsanctioned Pro; as well as touring Japan with GCW. Crane, who was en route to a comeback after surgery to his skull, will be remembered for his in ring performances, as well as his personality outside of the ring.

[cassonova]

That's a shame. I know he had problematic tendencies outside of the ring, but I was always entertained by him.

[Mozenrath]

I imagine it goes without saying that, even in the context of wrestler deaths, this is rather young. I won't speculate on what the cause was, but it's rather tragic, regardless. I knew him more by name than by personal experience with his work. I hope it's some comfort to his loved ones that he went in his sleep, and thus probably peacefully.

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

[ayumidah]

Just saw this on Twitter. I saw him wrestle a few times at Dreamwave. That's... I'm not even sure what to say. He was younger than I am. Man. It's pretty sad.

[Facetious]

Another great dude lost to his demons. RIP Markus.

[Display Name]

Such a bummer. Saw him and Shlak nearly kill each other here in LA a couple of years ago.

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

A tremendous loss to the deathmatch scene. Sadly, having skull surgery just wasn't an easy thing to come back from. I'm glad he got to have a short match at Planet Death this year.