The Wrestling World Reacts to Passing of Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum

– As previously reported, ICW champion Adrian “Lionheart” McCallum tragically passed away yesterday. A number of his peers and other wrestlers in the industry have reacted to the news and shared their thoughts on Twitter. You can check out some of their tweets, including reactions from Will Ospreay, Robby Brookside, Cedric Alexander, Paige, William Regal, Matt Hardy, Pete Dunne, and more below.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Lionheart. Condolences, love & support to his fans, friends & family. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/ijpL9UqmJF

— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) June 19, 2019

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

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

RIP Adrian Lionheart McCallum.. my deepest condolences to his family. Very sad day.

— Robby Brookside (@RobbyBrookside) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/TeganNoxWWE_/status/1141441969610272768

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

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

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

Heartbreaking news. Lionheart personified a world champion with his class both inside and outside the ring. My most sincere condolences to his friends and family. https://t.co/zNftNDUitd

— ANGELICO (@Angelico_AEW) June 19, 2019

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

We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum. https://t.co/0gYwT3r5DS

— NWA (@nwa) June 19, 2019

Godspeed, Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum. I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but the words of so many of those I respect make me wish I did. Rest well, sir.

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) June 19, 2019

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

https://twitter.com/BWEWrestlingUK/status/1141486792836825088
https://twitter.com/BeaPriestley/status/1141471197726674944

Completely lost for words.
Heart wrenching news.
Rest in Peace Adrian “Lionheart” McCallum.

— Sam Gradwell (@sam_gradwell) June 19, 2019

#rip #lionheart you’ll be missed mate 🦁❤️ pic.twitter.com/mYkMNhtDfM

— RKJ (@RKJ450) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/1141427498300801024

My heart just dropped. Saddened to hear the horrible news. R.I.P Adrian "LionHeart" pic.twitter.com/gda4HOsJfH

— ⭐⭐Rodriguez 🇲🇽🇺🇸⭐⭐ (@RRWWE) June 19, 2019

I wasn't ever the closest person to Adrian, but he would intermittently check up on me and make sure I was doing okay. One of our last proper conversations was about the struggle we were both having with depression.

Reach out, make sure people are ok.#LIONHEART

♥️ pic.twitter.com/bWYTOyrQ5t

— LOST BOY ASPEN (@theaspenfaith) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/mrichardshost/status/1141430765332377600

I didn’t know Adrian as well as some, but any interaction that we did have was a pleasant one. He was always professional, friendly and had a laugh. I feel lucky to have spend some time with him briefly during a recent visit to Glasgow.

RIP Lionheart, You will be greatly missed https://t.co/9OXGkxbBKQ

— Damien Corvin : KOTN (@CorvinNI) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/WresExpScotland/status/1141424562304929792

I never got to know Adrian particularly well but I did know Lionheart. He was a world class performer and someone who, on the few times I did get to work with him, treated me as an equal despite the huge gulf in our experience.
A true human tragedy, you will be sorely missed.

— Krieger (@KriegerUK) June 19, 2019

RIP Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum. Our thoughts are with your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ofWb6WpJ6s

— SPLX Apparel (@SuplexWrestling) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/joehullait/status/1141440377947414530

RIP Lionheart. 🦁❤️ pic.twitter.com/rxrkWI7Axt

— Mikey Van Riot (@mikey_van_riot) June 19, 2019

You were a great influence.
You were a great mentor.
You were a great friend.
My last match in Scotland was proudly with you.

Hogmanay 2006, this is how I chose to remember you.

This really hurts

Rest In Paradise my friend.🖤#lionheart pic.twitter.com/T35wZqvVj1

— Calder McColl (@calder_mccoll) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/Bigkeithcolwill/status/1141425474268270592

Very shocked & saddened to hear this terrible news about @LionheartUK. I’d just received a message from him yesterday congratulating me on our new child. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & loved ones. RIP Adrian.

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) June 19, 2019

Love you my brother.
The Champ.
RIP @LionheartUK – we will never ever forget you.
Thank you for everything you done for the British wrestling scene…but more importantly for being our pal x pic.twitter.com/p1Nycvx1TU

— GRADO (@gradowrestling) June 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/NikkiCrossWWE/status/1141436851779227650