Gangrel Shares Fundraiser For Independent Wrestler Detained By ICE

Independent wrestler Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero has been detained by ICE, and her trainer Gangrel is bringing attention to the situation. As NBC Miami reports, Hernandez-Lucero was taken into custody by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Fort Lauderdale on February 11th. She has been in detention ever since.

Hernandez-Lucero was born in Columbia and entered the US with her parents at the age of 15. Her attorney Justin Gould said that she entered the country legally as a dependent through her parents, who were seeking asylum. That process has been ongoing. She reportedly has no criminal history.

Hernandez-Lucero was trained by Gangrel, who shared a link to a GoFundMe set up by her husband Noah Lazega. You can see and contribute to the GoFundMe here. The campaign has raised $14,510 out of its $18,000 goal as of this writing.

Lazega wrote in the GoFundMe:

My wife, Nicolth, is a dedicated surgical tech and a beloved member of our community. She has always gone above and beyond to help others, both in and out of the operating room. Her compassion, selflessness, and commitment to caring for those around her have touched the lives of so many people. Nicolth is not only a model citizen, but also my deeply loving wife, and her absence has left a huge void in our lives.

Recently, Nicolth was detained by ICE despite having entered the country legally, holding a valid work permit, and having a pending asylum case. She is currently being held in a detention facility, and the circumstances of her detention have been incredibly distressing for our family and everyone who knows her. The legal process to fight for her release is complex and the fees are rapidly accruing, putting a tremendous financial strain on us during an already difficult time.

What makes this even more heartbreaking is that we were due to have our wedding ceremony on the 28th of this month. Although we were legally married in December last year, we had been looking forward to celebrating our love with friends and family. Her detainment has taken that special day from us, adding to the pain and uncertainty we are facing.

We are reaching out to our friends, family, and community for help. Your support—whether it’s a kind word, a message, or a donation—means the world to us. Nicolth and I are deeply grateful for each and every one of you. Anything you can do to help, from sharing this fundraiser to offering words of encouragement, will make a difference. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us and helping us fight for Nicolth’s freedom.