Tears flow freely as 25-year-old wrestling star dies after traffic accident

World wrestling family is in mourning after news emerged independent star Matt Travis has passed away.

According to UK Sun report, the 25-year-old died on Saturday, November 19, after a traffic accident.

Wrestler Matt Travis dies unexpectedly as WWE and AEW stars pay tribute https://t.co/6GCRiq8fmz

— Irish Sun Sport (@IrishSunSport) November 10, 2019

The New Yorker wrestled for both House of Glory, CZW and Gamechanger Wrestling.

His trainer, Amazing Red, tweeted: “I just can’t. I don’t understand life sometimes. I’m gonna try and pull it together for you today. I just want to see you! Talk to you! I’m sorry. I love you Matty.”

WWE superstar Curtis Axel led the tributes to the late star.

He tweeted: “My thoughts are with The @HOGwrestling locker room, students, friends, & family. Very sad news.”

All Elite Wrestling tag team Santana and Ortiz dedicated their Full Gear match on Saturday night to Travis.

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Santana tweeted: “Love you bro. Tonight is for you.”

A host of fans also paid their respects on Twitter with @arieslopez saying: “Sad to hear the news of matt travis he was a great guy in the ring saw him at @combatzone wish i could have seen him @HOGwrestling #rip #MBK #hog.”