Independent wrestling star Charles “Juan Jeremy” Perez has tragically passed away.
According to PWInsider, Perez, who was trained by WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz, died on Wednesday night while on tour with Japan’s Kaiju Big Battel. The details surrounding his passing are still unclear, but reports indicate that Perez performed for Kaiju Big Battel that evening and passed away shortly after his match.
Perez’s family is now seeking help to bring him back to the United States for funeral services. His sister, Ruth Perez, has set up a GoFundMe to assist with these efforts. Wrestling fans and those wishing to support the family can can do so here.
Throughout his career, Perez made a name for himself in various promotions, including East Coast Pro Wrestling, American Combat Wrestling, and World Wrestling Network. His presence in the independent wrestling scene left a lasting impact on fans and colleagues alike.
On behalf of Ringside News, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Charles “Juan Jeremy” Perez during this difficult time.
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