The legend of the Australian struggle Broderick Shepherd died in Mexico at the age of 32.
Shepherd occurred under the name of “Australian suicide” in Mexico and the names of Ryan Rollins and “El Australiano” rings at the start of his career.
His partner, the Puerto Rican wrestler Vanilla Vargas, announced the news on social networks on Friday and said that she was raising funds to repatriate his body.
The longtime couple welcomed a girl in 2021.
“Help Rapatrier Broderick Shepherd (Australian Suicide) in her country,” she wrote on Instagram in Spanish.
“It is with great pain that I want to share that my daughter’s father died unexpectedly.
“He was from Australia, and our greatest priority at that time is to achieve his wish to rest in his country with his family.
“The repair process (sending the body) is urgent and we have a deadline for 48 hours to bring together the necessary funds.
His partner, the Puerto Rican wrestler Vanilla Vargas, announced the news on social networks on Friday and said that she was raising funds to repatriate his body (the couple is in the photo)
The wrestler born in Melbourne occurred under the name of “Australian suicide” in Mexico
Shepherd (photo) occurred under the name of `Australian suicide ” in Mexico and the names of Ryan Rollins and” El Australiano “rings at the start of his career
“The total cost of the process is $ 10,000, an amount which, at that time, is impossible to cover for ourselves.
“I ask you with my heart in my hand for your support, all donation, as small, will help us recover your body at home.
Shepherd managed to participate in the Mexican version of WWE when he moved from Melbourne in 2013.
Friday, Melbourne City Wrestling is paying tribute to the fight star.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of Broderick and we extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult period,” he said.
“We remember with emotion his stay in McW and Australia, where he brought joy to each show with his contagious energy, his unforgettable outfits and his choices of songs.
“His desire to entertain has never failed to smile on our faces.”
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