Grant 'Danny Havoc' Berkland, who wrestled as The Deathmatch Drunkard, passed away at the age of 45. Many years ago, I was booked for a death match tournament. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. No cause of death was given. Havoc, real name Grant Berkland, was a big name in the wrestling community and became famous for his epic deathmatches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. THE FIRST TIME I WRESTLED FOR GCW HE KEPT US COMPANY AND WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON. 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. I was terrified, and I wouldn't have gotten through it without Grant. > Collectibles I wouldnt be who I am today without Danny Havoc. 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. Coach Isah Ladan Bosso believes he has the men to push Ugandas Hippos off the way in their Africa U-20 Cup of Nations quarterfinal duel tomorrow and reach the FIFA U-20 World Cup finals scheduled for Indonesia from May 20 to June 11. What the fuck?!?!? With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc was not a normal individual - creative, driven, daring and intelligent, but definitely not normal. The first match I had, the ring was just littered with pieces of broken glass, he described. Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. Reach out to your loved one. My heart goes out to my friends who knew and cared for Danny Havoc deeply, my thoughts are with his loved ones and his family.#RIPDannyHavoc, This hurts. Danny Havoc was a huge favourite and famous for his epic deathwatches in Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). and, post-match, Hyde threw Havoc off of a balcony through a table. PS. Havoc, whose real name was Grant Berkland, was best known for his time in CZW was only 34 years of age and tragically his wife Brianne also passed away earlier this year at age 27. Date Of Death: May 31st 2020: Cause of Death: heart failure: . This is happening in my country, 20-some hours away. Grant Berkland grew up in Iowa a lifelong fan of professional wrestling, backyard wrestling with his highschool friends. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc, GCW said in a series of tweets on Monday. While Havoc may never have been a household name, and known primarily to the niche audience of Death Match wrestling, his mark on the industry by his peers and his fans are unquestionable. Jon Moxley has shared an extremely heartbreaking message in reaction to his passing.The A, E, W Champion Jon Moxley is known for being one of the toughest men in the world of wrestling. We need to confirm your email address. Havoc's cause of death has not been released at this time. [18] On February 15, at Run Rickey Run, Havoc faced SHLAK in a death match, replacing the injured Masashi Takeda. What I didn't realize at the time is that I was in the presence of a deathmatch legend. "Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person. WWE star Drew Gulak. It was scheduled to end with Me vs Danny. His death comes just over a month on from his wife Brianne, 27, passing away suddenly of heart failure on April 4. 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According to PWInsider, Danny Havoc's wife Brianne passed away earlier this year. At one point during the match, Havoc was set on fire by Whacks. I was sitting on my couch watching a CZW show. Havoc was one of the first deathmatch guys i fell in love with. SHLAK used Havocs own words, which he had written to SHLAK in one of their lengthy 3 a.m. texting sessions, to sum up Havoc: You may be completely out of your fn mind, but you are intelligent and thoughtful. Wrestling fans around their world will never forget you, & the wrestlers you paved the way 4 will never b able to thank u enough. Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) Returning Live on June 20, 30 Year US Indie Veteran Michael Blade Passes Away. Thanks for times, thoughts, laughs, & memories. Havoc won the seventh annual Tournament of Death on May 17, 2008. Havoc won multiple belts across different promotions and was the ultimate entertainer for his fans - often leaving the ring bloodied and battered. GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc passed away on 31st May. You have touched us all Danny Havoc. Danny Havocs retirement match was on September 9th, 2017 against SHLAK at GCWs Run Rickey Run event. World number one and the longest reigning champion in Dubai, Novak Djokovic, needed almost two hours to extend his unbroken record by downing fellow Balkan, Tomas Machac, on centre court yesterday, at the ongoing Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. [22][23], Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 12:41, CZW Ultraviolent Underground Championship, CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship, Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, "Grant A. 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He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers.. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. He put on a show for the fans that night and it was clear that he was universally admired and loved in the business. Life is so short. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning. R.I.P Danny. In 2007, he won his first title in CZW, the CZW Junior Heavyweight Championship. You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Check here. Danny Havoc: Light Tubes & Razor Board Match: CZW Once In a Lifetime Aug 5th 2017: -. Love you #RIPDannyHavoc pic.twitter.com/SY0xLGXnia, Clint Margera (@ClintMargera) June 1, 2020. The wrestler was best known for his bloody matches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. ? I wouldn't be who I am today without Danny Havoc. > Music Towards the end, Havoc went for a death valley driver but missed the moonsault follow up, allowing SHLAK to hit him with two piledrivers on lighttubes and gusset boards for the win. Havoc finally defeated Hyde at CZW's April 2006 show Any Questions? The cause of Danny's death has not yet been disclosed but. Havoc retired a 2x Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) Tournament of Death winner (2008, 2013), a former 2x CZW Ultraviolent Underground Champion, CZW World . He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. "He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers.". Havoc was born Grant Berkland on May 19, 1986, in Cylinder, Iowa,[4] and started wrestling in his family's barn with his friends after school. And just last week, Stardom star Hana Kimura died aged just 22. My heart hurts for his friends and loved ones. > Movies & TV Jamie Greer joined LWOPW in 2015 and was the site's Managing Editor from 2016 through 2020. Having come out of retirement at a benefit show for Matt Tremont's H2O Wrestling on October 6, 2019, Havoc was named as part of a Tokyo tour promoted by Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), where he was involved in tag team deathmatches. He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers., This cuts too deep. RIP. At this time, the cause of his death are unknown, and funeral arrangements have not yet been publicly announced. Im happy to see this post get traction, thanks everyone on this sub for the support. Several wrestlers and promotions reacted to the news. My sincere condolences to his friends, family and fans. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion Felix Upton is a seasoned writer with over 30 years of experience. The 39-year-old died a hero after helping lifeguards rescue his 10-year-old son before he disappeared under the water. He approached me excited months in advance that we were doing it. During 2009, Havoc was embroiled in a bitter feud with Switchblade Conspiracy founder Sami Callihan. The Bunny (@AllieWrestling) June 1, 2020, I met Danny the first time I went to H20. "My sincere condolences to his friends, family and fans. (That) match MADE me when I was younger, he tweeted (@TheSamiCallihan). CZW alumnus Danny Havoc has passed away at the age of 34. I shared a locker room a few times w/ Danny Havoc but didnt know him on a personal level. Impact Wrestling star Sami Callihan credited Havoc for helping make him an established name after their Cage of Death match in 2009. [7] He defeated fellow CZW Academy graduate Andy Sumner with a Death Valley driver off the ring apron through a barbed-wire board propped up on two chairs outside the ring. Tragedy struck Berkland in April when his wife Brianne passed away after her heart inexplicably failed. He died suddenly. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Absolute genius who never got the credit he deserved. I was at Danny's CZW retirement match, the one they showed him prepping for during that segment. ", "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. His passion won the company over and he began training with CZW, making his debut that June at CZW Tournament of Death 4. [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. While with the company, he was a two-time CZW Ultraviolent Underground Champion, CZW World Junior Heavyweight Champion, and a two-time CZW World Tag Team Champion. Professional wrestler Danny Havoc has passed away. He would make his debut the same year at Tournament of Death 4. He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. Jon Moxley and Danny Havoc have faced each other in a feud in Combat Zone Wrestling as well. Nigerias representative in the 2023 Basketball Africa League (BAL), which dunks off on March 11 at the Dakar Arena, Kwara Falcons, has recruited Senegalese star, Khadim Rassoul Mboup, to help their cause in the competition. For the most part it seems the death match guys are usually the nicest. He won multiple belts across a number of promotions, and was best known for putting it all on the line in the ring. This cuts too deep. Just an incredibly talented lunatic, who you just couldn't help but love. Danny Havoc retired a 2x CZWTournament of Death winner (2008, 2013), a former 2x CZW Ultraviolent Underground Champion, CZW World Junior Heavyweight Champion, and 2x CZW World Tag Team Champion, and the 2016 winner of theGCW Tournament of Survival. While both men had respectable showings, neither managed to advance far enough to be in title contention. Havoc was born and raised in Cylinder, Iowa, and learnt to wrestle in his barn before becoming a CZW legend. His masterful linguistics prompted Death Match star SHLAK to refer to Berkland as Dr. I'm beyond privileged to been able to travel the world with him. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Jul 1: Money in the Bank He made his CZW debut in 2005. The AEW Champion Jon Moxley is known for being one of the toughest men in the world of wrestling. Below you can see their announcement as well as reactions: He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers. He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers", "Danny Havoc: From Wreaking Havoc in the CZW to Dying at 34! To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Havoc, real name Grant Berkland, was a big name in the wrestling community and became famous for his epic deathmatches in Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. CZW released a heartfelt memorial for Havoc after learning of his passing. In the semi-finals, Havoc and Nick Gage advanced by beating Pinkie Sanchez and Greg Excellent in a fans bring the weapons match. Came close to wresting Danny once. The Bunny ?? The A, E, W Champion Jon Moxley is known for being. Danny Havoc ?? Sadly, the world's lost #DannyHavoc. He had a great wrestling watch in Germany against Jon Moxley when he was CZW champion too, really underated. You are more then just a brother. The American would often come out of battles bloodied and battered, after being part of brutal deathmatches. Name: Grant Berkland Preferred Name: Danny Havoc Date Of Birth: May 19th 1986 Place of Birth: Cylinder, Iowa, United States Nationality: USA Gender: Male Matches: 222 (10 Pay Per View) Date Of Death: May 31st 2020 Cause of Death: heart failure Place of Death: Barrington, New Jersey, United States Ring Name(s): Danny Havoc 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. #ripdannyhavoc pic.twitter.com/BXVIs1WP3p. His death reportedly comes just months after wife Brianne Morrow died of heart failure in April. Mar 5: AEW Revolution I said, This is not in Japan, this is not across the world. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. If this obituary had been writtenby Danny Havoc, and not about him, it would undoubtedly be much more eloquent. Before his retirement in 2017, Havoc also found glory overseas where he competed in Big Japan Wrestling, another company specializing in Death Matches. He was . "It got me booked all over the world. Join us to discuss WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, Stardom, ChocoPro, GCW, and every other promotion, big or small, past and present. [19], Havoc was married to Brianne Morrow from 2018 until her death from heart failure on April 4, 2020. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. Behind the curtain, Havoc was also credited with coming up with an initial design for the logo, and helping Tremont book some of the companys biggest shows. I didnt know him well but all Ive ever heard about him throughout the years painted him as a passionate, kind-hearted guy. Havoc lost his match against Alex Colon to a standing ovation as D. J. Hyde and the locker room cheered for him. The Nation became known almost as much for their drunken shenanigans and comical antics as for their trademark daredevil style, punctuated by the core members' ability to combine exciting high-flying maneuvers with the hard-hitting, risk-taking ultraviolent style that CZW has made its name with. He wrestled for twelve years all around the indies and was known as the The Deathmatch Drunkard.. He went to GCW after coming out of retirement. The cause of Dannys death has not yet been disclosed but his wife died of heart failure on April 4. When I saw the tweets, I feared it was about Danny. He was so incredibly nice to me. WWE stars have flocked to social media to pay tribute to wrestler Danny Havoc after his death.. 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