Virgil Flynn, an independent wrestler and GFW alum, has passed away from a stroke. According to “The Going in Raw” podcast, Flynn, who worked for APW, Supreme Pro Wrestling, Hoodslam and several other promotions, passed away earlier today at just 33 years of age.
Flynn worked for Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling promotion, where he debuted in July of 2015. He appeared at three of GFW’s tapings and made it to the finals of the GFW NEXGEN Title Tournament.
Several wrestlers have weighed in on his untimely passing, which you can see below.
On behalf of everyone here at eWrestlingNews.com, we send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Virgil Flynn. R.I.P.
He came over last night after dropping his family off at the airport. We went over the booking for his next show on August 4. He seemed completely fine.
Today, he had a stroke and passed away.
I guess you just never know.
Goodbye, Virgil.
— A.J. Kirsch (@AJKirsch) July 19, 2018
Our statement on the passing of Virgil Flynn. pic.twitter.com/aEswrHlfFI
— Going In Raw Podcast (@REALGoingInRaw) July 19, 2018
All of us at @VF3Prod are devastated to learn that earlier today, @VirgilEFlynn suddenly passed away.
We don’t know what this means for the future of @VF3Prod.
Right now, our focus is the Flynn family and healing after this heartbreaking loss.
Thank you.
— Virgil Flynn III Productions (@VF3Prod) July 19, 2018
Very sad to learn of the passing of an incredible person and an incredible performer.
My thoughts are with the family of Virgil Flynn III pic.twitter.com/8kiFlhu3A8
— Kevin Gill (@OGkevingill) July 19, 2018
We are saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Virgil Flynn. Our hearts and thoughts are with his young family at this incredibly sad time. #RIP pic.twitter.com/OZlE8h2dSn
— IMPACT UK & Ireland (@IMPACTonSPIKE) July 19, 2018
Prayers to the family of Virgil Flynn#RIP
Very stunned and shocked right now— Vinnie Massaro (@snoringelbow) July 19, 2018
Wtf?! Wow. Terrible news.
— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) July 19, 2018
RIP to Virgil Flynn. I remember finding clips of him on YouTube and instantly thought he was incredibly talented. I got the chance to work with him closely for a short while. My condolences to his beautiful family.
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) July 19, 2018
