The family appreciates it more than you know. [8], Havoc won the World Junior Heavyweight Championship at the third annual Chri$ Ca$h memorial show on September 8 by defeating Joker, Scotty Vortekz, "Diehard" Dustin Lee, and Drake Younger in a five-way match. The slightly frantic edge that he brings to his wrestling style is really well known. Came close to wresting Danny once. He lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and son. Vortekz departed the group and the company shortly thereafter, but the Nation continued to prosper, eventually winning the World Tag Team Championship on two occasions, trading them back and forth with heel group, 4LOKO. The first match I had, the ring was just littered with pieces of broken glass, he described. At one point during the match, Havoc was set on fire by Whacks. [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. Required fields are marked *. Do his choices match yours? 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. The Bunny (@AllieWrestling) June 1, 2020, I met Danny the first time I went to H20. He made his CZW debut in 2005. The Japanese ace was regarded as one of the best up-and-coming wrestlers in the world and tipped for the top. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. Sadly, the world's lost #DannyHavoc. "Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person. The world lost a great person. Havoc was born and raised in Cylinder, Iowa, and learnt to wrestle in his barn before becoming a CZW legend. -. The cause of death was not disclosed. A number of WWE stars flocked to social media to pay tribute to the much-loved performer - real name Grant Berkland. But in 2017, In 2017, he stepped away from the ring. His death reportedly comes just months after wife Brianne Morrow died of heart failure in April. GCW let the wrestling world know that Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc had passed away. Danny Havoc always extended kindness to me and welcomed me into the CZW family. Im beyond privileged to been able to travel the world with him. Felix Upton is a seasoned writer with over 30 years of experience. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. see you next time in another world love you. Danny Havoc was my rival, my friend, my family. 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. 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). Many of you knew the warrior in the ring. "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. 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. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. His spirit will live on forever here at H20 and all over professional wrestling. Absolute genius who never got the credit he deserved. I remember my ex saying that she could smell the blood before I unlocked the door and came into our apartment.. Also gave a good look into the world of death match. (That) match MADE me when I was younger, he tweeted (@TheSamiCallihan). We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now. 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. Thanks for times, thoughts, laughs, & memories. From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing. That auspicious debut led to huge success in CZW, where he would eventually go on to have a memorable feud with company owner JD Hyde, win two Tournament of Death tournaments, and have five championship reigns in both the singles and tag team divisions. The American professional wrestled for over a dozen years and was also known as the "The Deathmatch Drunkard". It was then confirmed by CZW officials that Havoc had officially retired from professional wrestling. You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here. He would make his debut the same year at Tournament of Death 4. In the semi-finals, Havoc and Nick Gage advanced by beating Pinkie Sanchez and Greg Excellent in a fans bring the weapons match. Get the latest on . ? PS. 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. It's with extremely heavy hearts that we say this. SPOOKOTOA(spookotoa) (@OphidianCobra) June 1, 2020, https://twitter.com/WWEDrakeWuertz/status/1267271935374827520, Rest in peace, my hardcore brother. He had a great wrestling watch in Germany against Jon Moxley when he was CZW champion too, really underated. When I saw the tweets, I feared it was about Danny. If this obituary had been writtenby Danny Havoc, and not about him, it would undoubtedly be much more eloquent. 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. During Tournament of Death 16, Havoc announced his retirement and that he would face off against Alex Colon at Down With The Sickness. Rest in power, Danny. He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers.. THE FIRST TIME I WRESTLED FOR GCW HE KEPT US COMPANY AND WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON. https://t.co/dC7BVbhIt9, ? Professional wrestler Danny Havoc has passed away. 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. 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). He just lost his wife a month ago. Grant 'Danny Havoc' Berkland, who wrestled as The Deathmatch Drunkard, passed away at the age of 45. It comes after a grim few weeks for the wrestling industry with a number of shock deaths. Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) Returning Live on June 20, 30 Year US Indie Veteran Michael Blade Passes Away. Pro wrestler Grant Berkland, who worked as Danny Havoc, died this weekend, according to Game Changer Wrestling. 0. In 2016, Havoc helped launch the H2O promotion owned by friend and fellow Death Match wrestler Bulldozer Matt Tremont, becoming one of the inaugural tag team champions. 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. Havoc, whose real name was Grant Berkland, was 34 years old. His death comes just over a month on from his wife Brianne, 27, passing away suddenly of heart failure on April 4. This cuts too deep. I was sitting on my couch watching a CZW show. We can take a small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community are sharing the same grief right now.#RIPDannyHavoc pic.twitter.com/2AbDxYRb6I, ? He was also featured in the Deathmatch episode of the VICE series, The Wrestlers. His death comes just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died of heart failure on 4 April, according to reports. 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I remember the exact moment that I felt like I knew this was what I was going to do. His death comes just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died of heart failure on 4 April, according to reports. Im beyond privileged to been able to travel the world with him. Devon Moore took the spot of Younger in the Suicide Kings, and toward the conclusion of the feud, occasional CZW participant and midwestern hardcore mainstay, Dysfunction, filled Kingston's spot, to bring the main event for Cage of Death 12 to an even four-on-four match. His body was tragically found by the US Coast Guard the next day, with his wife visiting just hours later to hold a memorial service for her husband. We are saddened to learn about the passing of Grant Berkland, better known as Danny Havoc. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. The 34-year-old passed away at the weekend with his cause of death still unknown. Fucking hell. Kimber Lee ? The independent ace was a huge favourite and famous for his epic deathmatches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. ", "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. We have bled together and loved this business together. Toward the end of the tour, Havoc and Younger longtime friends had a very public falling out at the BJW Dojo, in which they came to blows and had to be pulled apart by BJW Dojo members. Before his retirement in 2017, Havoc also found glory overseas where he competed in Big Japan Wrestling, another company specializing in Death Matches. 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The 39-year-old died a hero after helping lifeguards rescue his 10-year-old son before he disappeared under the water. Something went wrong, please try again later. According to PWInsider, Danny Havoc's wife Brianne passed away earlier this year. He won multiple belts across a number of promotions, and was best known for putting it all on the line in the ring. very sad,thanks for great memory in GCW show tokyo japan. Page pinned Havoc after giving him a top rope powerbomb through a plate of glass. 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. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. Be the first one to comment on this story. He won multiple belts across a number of promotions, and was best known for putting it all on the line in the ring. I was terrified, and I wouldnt have gotten through it without Grant. This group initially consisted of Havoc, Moore, and Vortekz, who quickly invited Lucky 13 (formerly CULT FICTION's "tHURTeen") to join them. Danny Havoc was trained by Mike Quakenbush, DJ Hyde, and Chris Hero. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on home supporters inside the Emirates to play a crucial role in the Gunners Premier League encounter with Everton today, reports liverpoolecho.co.uk. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. In fact I asked him to design the first AEW Mox shirt, he created the grenade design. Dean Ambrose Shares HEARTBREAKING Message on Danny Havoc Passing#Dannyhavoc #Deanambrose #WWEDeanambroseDanny Havoc 2020Danny Havoc Passed 2020Dean Ambrose 2020Danny Havoc's passing has hurt the entire wrestling community including Jon Moxley or Dean Ambrose.Dean Ambrose and Danny Havoc were very familiar with each other before Moxley's time in@WWE and @All Eli.GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc passed away on 31st May. And just last week, Stardom star Hana Kimura died aged just 22. Assumedly this is what a ton of indie guys were tweeting about. 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]. My heart hurts for his friends and loved ones.". 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. Wish it did. Grant Danny Havoc Berkland. I shared a locker room a few times w/ Danny Havoc but didnt know him on a personal level. The 34-year-old passed away at the weekend with his cause of death still unknown. Danny Havoc was trained by Mike Quakenbush, DJ Hyde, and Chris Hero. Havoc subsequently become a semi-regular mainstay in Big Japan Pro Wrestling, as one of the most consistent representatives of CZW to compete in the legendary deathmatch promotion. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. Your login session has expired. Over the years, he became a well-respected star in the genre, and upon his death, several fellow wrestlers took to social media to pay tribute. 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