Wrestling World Reacts To Tragic Passing Of Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum

Yesterday we reported the tragic news that 36-year-old British wrestling mainstay Adrian McCallum, who wrestled as Lionheart, had passed away.

McCallum was a hugely popular member of the BritWres community and his untimely passing has shocked and devastated the UK scene.

The outpouring of emotion from McCallum’s friends and fans show what a stand-up man he was and how loved he was by those who knew him.

Tributes have poured in for McCallum from far and wide. Here are some of the touching thoughts and messages of respect paid to McCallum by his peers:

Drew McIntyre

Sleep well my brother. I’ll see you down the line #RIPLionheart pic.twitter.com/EjTFvxry6P

— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) June 20, 2019

Joe Hendry

This doesnt feel real. He was the cornerstone of Scottish Wrestling and a huge part of many of our journeys. Wrestlers and fans alike.

He brought out the best in anyone he stepped in the ring with and always looked out for others.

Thank you for everything brother xx

RIP ❤ pic.twitter.com/9YCqSVoeLh

— Joe Hendry (@joehendry) June 19, 2019

Nick Aldis

For hours I've been trying to process that someone I was texting with 24hrs ago is now gone.

I think it's important that everyone who knew & loved Adrian knows that his last messages with me were about him wanting to do something to lift up someone else. Selfless to the end. https://t.co/9BxpZYlDMk

— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) June 19, 2019

Sha Samuels

https://twitter.com/Shasamuels/status/1141426091300675591

Killian Dain

Horrible news. Adrian and I butted heads when I was younger but he was so incredibly supportive for me and so many others and became a friend. He had so much passion for this business and it showed in his work and his wrestling company. Thoughts are with his family. https://t.co/nmAWNM8n4L

— Big Damo (@DamoMackle) June 19, 2019

Chris Jericho

Sorry to hear about the passing of @lionheartuk #AdrianMcCallum. He came to me for advice many times over the years and I’m truly saddened to hear what happened. May God give you true peace my friend.… https://t.co/kGaRxzcVcN

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) June 20, 2019

Pete Dunne

I always looked up to Lionheart’s professional approach to wrestling when it was far from that at the time. People like him were pivotal in the growth of a scene that has lead to so many people being able to do this for a living.

Thoughts are with those close to him. https://t.co/8WAtPTu0Il

— ‘The Bruiserweight’ Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) June 19, 2019

William Regal

Very sad to hear of the passing of Adrian “Lionheart” McCallum. A lovely lad whenever I met him. Condolences to his family, friends and fans.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) June 19, 2019

Alex Shane

https://twitter.com/RealAlexShane/status/1141428639482961920

Ligero

https://twitter.com/Ligero1/status/1141431226219270151

Kip Sabian

RIP Lionheart 💔

Always super supportive to me, which will never be forgotten.

Thoughts and love are with his family right now ❤️

— Kip Sabian 🏴‍☠️ (@TheKipSabian) June 19, 2019

Will Ospreay

https://twitter.com/WillOspreay/status/1141456332572073984

Mike Quackenbush

Just heard about Lionheart, and I don't have the proper words for this just yet. We were just messaging back and forth a week or so ago. Adrian cared – really cared – about the right things, and he took pride in his work. To everyone that held him dear: my heartfelt condolences. pic.twitter.com/NscvGTSWJg

— Mike Quackenbush (@MikeQuackenbush) June 20, 2019

Piper Niven

https://twitter.com/viperpiperniven/status/1141461964448849920

Stu Bennett

That is awful. Met Lionheart a few times over the years and worked with him last summer at WOS. A nice guy and a talented performer. RIP Adrian. https://t.co/ozZcuikZHc

— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) June 19, 2019

Cedric Alexander

I'm crushed to hear the passing of Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum. I may not have known him very well but he was one of the first people to welcome me with open arms when I took my first tour to the U.K. #RIPLionheart

— PRIME Alexander (@CedricAlexander) June 19, 2019

Jim Smallman

RIP Lionheart. Only met him a handful of times but I know he had a lot of friends and fans within the business and did great things in ICW. A very sad day indeed.

Sending lots of love to those close to him x https://t.co/HWFBV7uZdQ

— Jim Smallman – ジム・スモールマン (@jimsmallman) June 19, 2019

Andy Quildan

So sad to hear about the passing of Lionheart. Sadly, I only worked with him once & was an acquaintance more than a friend yet this has still hit me hard. I’m sad for his friends, family & fans & I’m sad for wrestling; it’s lost a charismatic, determined and charming young man.

— Andy Quildan (@AQuildan) June 19, 2019

Martin Kirby

Such devastating & tragic news. My thoughts are with his family & friends. RIP.😢 https://t.co/7xswIVSXom

— Martin Kirby マーティンカービー (@MKirbyProEgo) June 20, 2019

Marty Scurll

https://twitter.com/MartyScurll/status/1141426437817192450

Rob Van Dam

Sad to learn of another friend, gone way too soon.
RIP Adrian. @LionheartUK @InsaneChampWres pic.twitter.com/5Jr76eGlh0

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) June 19, 2019