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

— KASSIUS (KASH-US) (@KassiusOhno) June 19, 2019

Every time I’ve met you, you have been nothing but a sweetheart. I honestly cannot believe I’m writing this tweet.

Devastated doesn’t cover how I feel.

RIP Adrian Lionheart McCallum. pic.twitter.com/94yCqm9p0v

— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) June 19, 2019

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

— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) June 19, 2019

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

— Robby Brookside (@RobbyBrookside) June 19, 2019

RIP LionHeart! He was always a true gent whenever we met! https://t.co/UNsswKlLmq

— Tegan Nox 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@TeganNoxWWE_) June 19, 2019

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

— Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) June 19, 2019

I had the pleasure of knowing Adrian McCallum for over 12 years. I got to work with him, work for him, share a lot of laughs with him & always enjoyed being around him. A truly heartbreaking day. My thoughts are with everyone who knew him, and loved him. Rest In Peace Lionheart. pic.twitter.com/AHwWXuod9f

— Ligero (@Ligero1) June 19, 2019

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 (@AngelicoAAA) 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 (@jimsmallman) June 19, 2019

We are all deeply saddened by today's tragic news.

Adrian McCallum was a trailblazer, his work, years before any WWE NXT UK or WOS Wrestling on ITV, was what paved the way for so many to perform on platforms like those, today.

RIP Lionheart. pic.twitter.com/ZTzH5cgnfM

— BWE Wrestling (@BWEWrestlingUK) June 19, 2019

RIP Lionheart. You were always so lovely to share the locker room with. British Wrestling will miss you https://t.co/fGvrheJeuu

— Bea Priestley ビープリーストリー (@BeaPriestley) June 19, 2019

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 (@Ricky_KnightJr) June 19, 2019

Breaks my heart. RIP my friend. You were always so wonderful to me and I’ll be forever grateful that I knew you. Give Trav a big hug from me. ❤️ https://t.co/6uhalxC2c4

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) June 19, 2019

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

— LΘST BΘY ₳S₱E₦ (@theaspenfaith) June 19, 2019

We've lost too many

This scene is small and although we fight and squabble there's love there. I can't imagine how friends & family feel and I send nothing but love their way

Rest In Power Lionheart

— Matt Richards (@mrichardshost) June 19, 2019

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

— “Relentless” Corvin KOTN (@CorvinNI) June 19, 2019

We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of GPWA Coach Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum.

Most importantly, he was our friend.

His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of those who knew him. Please respect his family & friend’s privacy at this time. pic.twitter.com/6ZUAKS6SYj

— Wrestling Scotland (@WresExpScotland) June 19, 2019

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 (@KriegerPBW) June 19, 2019

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

— SPLX Apparel (@SuplexWrestling) June 19, 2019

RIP Lionheart. A class act. pic.twitter.com/kq4udFlQvR

— Joe Hullait (@joehullait) June 19, 2019

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

Rest well brother. You were always a stand up lad and one Hell of a wrestler. I will miss our chats online.
You will be missed but like Trav, u will not be forgotten.#Hearto #lionheart #champ #ICW https://t.co/GsuQp5DiWX

— Keith Colwill (@Bigkeithcolwill) June 19, 2019

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.

— The VESSEL of 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

I’m so sorry to Adrian’s friends and family, I don’t know what to say. everyone, please think of them during this time. Rest easy Pal, your brothers and sisters will see you in another dream. https://t.co/uBuOph42gn

— Nikki Cross (@NikkiCrossWWE) June 19, 2019