Jeff Cannonball Dead, Independent Star Dies At 39 - Wrestling Inc.
His wife said he died at 2 AM after an ALS battle, as wrestlers and promotions shared tributes and a raffle raised funds for his family.
- Independent wrestler Jeff "Cannonball" Guerriero died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at age 39. His wife, Terra Calaway, announced the passing of the Deathmatch Hall of Famer on social media.
- Guerriero publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in 2025, spending the past year battling the disease. He was a two-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time tag team champion in H2O.
- Calaway wrote that Guerriero passed less than an hour after watching his favorite movie, "Dirty Work." She noted that "10 years was not enough" time together while raising their son, Milo.
- Tributes poured in from the indie wrestling community, including MLW and GCW, honoring the respected performer. Wrestlers like Nyla Rose, Tony Deppen, Colby Corino, and WARHORSE shared messages remembering the beloved athlete.
- Calaway started the Guerriero Project to help children of terminally ill parents "regain a sense of normalcy and comfort." Last September, Joey Janela organized a charity event called "CannonballFest" to support the family.
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[OSEN=Reporter Ko Seong-hwan] It is sad news. Jeff Cannonball, a hardcore deathmatch wrestler who represented the American independent professional wrestling scene, passed away at the age of 39 after battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. 'ITR Wrestling' reported on the 9th (Korean time) that "the independent professional wrestling community is plunged into sorrow at the loss of another beloved wrestler…
Indie Star Passes Away
The indie wrestling community is mourning the passing of Jeff Cannonball, a respected performer who competed for promotions including MLW, GCW, Beyond Wrestling, and several others throughout his career. Cannonball passed away following his battle with ALS, which he publicly revealed he had been diagnosed with in 2025. He spent the past year battling […]
Jeff Cannonball Passes Away - Fightful
Jeff Cannonball has sadly passed away after battling ALS. He was 39. Cannonball announced his ALS diagnosis in May 2025. His wife Terra Calaway shared the news on social media. "Wednesday night into Thursday morning, I put on Dirty Work on the tv to help lighten the mood of a rough day. Norm Macdonald and…
Sport: On October 8, the 40th year of life, the famous American wrestler Jeff Cannonball died (the real name is Jeff Guerrero).
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