Danny Havoc was a huge favourite and famous for his epic deathwatches in. His cause of death has yet to be revealed. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Grant Danny Havoc Berkland. Reach out to your loved one. Despite taking a great deal of punishment in the match, Havoc managed to reverse a top rope maneuver into his patented finisher, the General Order 24, onto a massive pile of bulbs for the pin. I wouldn't be who I am today without Danny Havoc. He also wrestled for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW), IWA Mid-South, IWA East Coast, and IWA Deep-South. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. He went to GCW after coming out of retirement. The news was first announced by Game Changer Wrestling. In the midst of that same year, at CZW Best of the Best X, Havoc defeated Jun Kasai to win the Ultraviolent Underground Championship for the second time. The first match I had, the ring was just littered with pieces of broken glass, he described. One of the good ones. Havoc won multiple belts across different promotions and was the ultimate entertainer for his fans - often leaving the ring bloodied and battered. . Just an incredibly talented lunatic, who you just couldn't help but love. He shared that Havoc was not only a good wrestler, he was also an amazing artist and that he was the one to create the first AEW Moxley t-shirt, and was the one who came up with the grenade design. Kimber Lee ? I wouldnt be who I am today without Danny Havoc. GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) June 1, 2020, This cuts too deep. Danny Havoc was trained by Mike Quakenbush, DJ Hyde, and Chris Hero. Thats a really interesting show. The Iowa native was trained by Chris Hero,DJ Hyde,andMike Quackenbush. My heart hurts for his friends and loved ones. His passion won the company over and he began training with CZW, making his debut that June at CZW Tournament of Death 4. With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. Two years after his final match, Havoc came out of retirement for a benefit show hosted by Matt Tremont's H2O Wrestling,[3] and returned to Game Changer Wrestling for their Tokyo tour in February 2020. 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]. Grant 'Danny Havoc' Berkland, who wrestled as The Deathmatch Drunkard, passed away at the age of 45. 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. His death comes just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died of heart failure on 4 April, according to reports. ? Reading all the wonderful stories/memories from his friends makes it clear that the we lost someone special. In 2007, he won his first title in CZW, the CZW Junior Heavyweight Championship. He won multiple belts across a number of promotions, and was best known for putting it all on the line in the ring. GCW said in a statement: "With a broken heart, the GCW family mourns the loss of Grant Berkland aka Danny Havoc. 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. And from that moment on, I pursued that goal single-mindedly.. From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing. Combat Zone Wrestling: 15 Years of Professional Wrestling that is Like Nothing Else!Find out more about Combat Zone Wrestling & Women Superstars Uncensored a. Havoc's cause of death has not been released at this time. I could use you to talk me through this right now.. Reading all the wonderful stories/memories from his friends makes it clear that the we lost someone special. [11], Havoc won the seventh annual Tournament of Death on May 17, 2008. WWE stars have flocked to social media to pay tribute to wrestler Danny Havoc after his death. Danny Havoc was my rival, my friend, my family. GCW and CZW wrestler Danny Havoc passed away on 31st May. ", "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. A wrestling star Grant Berkland also known as Danny Havoc has died aged 45, just two-months after his wife Brianne Morrow died. Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person.He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers. Many of you knew the warrior in the ring. Danny Havoc always extended kindness to me and welcomed me into the CZW family. Brain Damage competed for a number of different promotions throughout his career, but is best known for his work in Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (IWA Mid-South) and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). 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. Required fields are marked *. "Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends. Goddamnit am I gonna miss you GrantI didn't cry all night you did FUfyi : Danny Havoc was not just a fearless and creative performer but also a talented artist and graphic designer. He began his career writing advertisements for local newspapers in New York before transitioning to publishing news for Ringside News. This cuts too deep. > Sporting Connection From the remains of the Suicide Kings faction, Havoc declared that a new group was to be recognized, which he proclaimed to be "The Nation of Intoxication." Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I wouldn't be who I am today without Danny Havoc. Reach out to your loved one. Havoc was only 34years old and was extremely fondly remembered by most of the wrestling community, with Tegan Nox, Mustafa Ali, and others all reacted to his passing. He was also featured in the Deathmatch episode of the VICE series, The Wrestlers. In fact I asked him to design the first AEW Mox shirt, he created the grenade design. He wrestled most recently in February at a GCW event, losing a Death Match to SHLAK. Danny Javier's Cause of Death Danny passed away at the age of 75 years. 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. At the time, he wrote a loving tribute to Brianne, who he had been with for ten years, and married to for two. He died suddenly. Impact Wrestling star Sami Callihan credited Havoc for helping make him an established name after their Cage of Death match in 2009. 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. The tributes for Havoc are flooding the IWC as fans and pro wrestling promotions all remember him. SPOOKOTOA(spookotoa) (@OphidianCobra) June 1, 2020, https://twitter.com/WWEDrakeWuertz/status/1267271935374827520, Rest in peace, my hardcore brother. Havoc finally defeated Hyde at CZW's April 2006 show Any Questions? This cuts too deep. RIP Daniel Tiberius Havoc, you fucking legend. ", Impact star Sami Callihan wrote, "Absolutely heartbroken. Havoc lost to Rickey Shane Page in an Ultraviolent Hardcore Match at Cage of Death 18. Havoc was born and raised in Cylinder, Iowa, and learnt to wrestle in his barn before becoming a CZW legend. Grant "Danny Havoc" Berkland. I was very honoured to have met and worked with and been friends with Danny Havoc, she posted on Facebook. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I shared a locker room a few times w/ Danny Havoc but didnt know him on a personal level. He had never shared his relationship details on the internet. Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter! Both were great, kind people and its amazing to see all the support from folks that either knew or never knew them but still care enough to offer kind words. Havoc, whose real name was Grant Berkland, was 34 years old. Danny was an incredibly talented, intelligent, caring & genuine person. I love you, & will never forget you Grant!! Its tragedy is even sadder coupled with the recent passing of his wife, Brianne Berkland, only a few weeks ago on April 4. During this feud, JC Bailey died, Eddie Kingston defected from the company, and Drake Younger turned on his friends, proclaiming himself "The Golden Boy" and aligning with CF. June 1, 2020. It got me booked all over the world. No cause of death was given. The 39-year-old died a hero after helping lifeguards rescue his 10-year-old son before he disappeared under the water. "He was also an elite performer that entertained a generation of fans & inspired a generation of aspiring performers.". Like those that passed before him, his legacy is secured by the memories that he bestowed upon us both as a wrestler and as a friend. In the finals, Havoc was pitted against Drake Younger, Scotty Vortekz, and Nick Gage in a no rope barbed wire 200 light tubes match to a single pinfall. We are saddened to learn about the passing of Grant Berkland, better known as Danny Havoc. The AEW Champion Jon Moxley is known for being one of the toughest men in the world of wrestling. Absolute genius who never got the credit he deserved. His death comes just over a month on from his wife Brianne, 27, passing away suddenly of heart failure on April 4. Alex Colon & Azrieal (c) & Bandido Jr. (c) Ultraviolent Aerieal Assault Match: CZW Tag Team Titles (title change) CZW Brain Damage Memorial Show Nov 10th 2012: Without Danny Havoc and his contributions in and out of the ring there would be no H20, the company posted on its Facebook page. 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