Brian Mackney, Canadian Veteran And WWF Alum, Dies At The Age Of 77

Brian Mackney, Canadian Wrestling Veteran and WWF Alum, Dies at 77

Brian Mackney, a respected wrestler from Canada known for competing in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), has passed away at the age of 77.

Legacy and Career Highlights

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, one of the promotions where Mackney performed, announced his death on Twitter:

MAPLE LEAF PRO is saddened to hear of the passing today of “Silent” Brian Mackney, a Maple Leaf Wrestling alumni and legend in Toronto. Mackney was more than a journeyman, who not only won the hearts of the Toronto fans in the 1970s and 1980s, but gained attention worldwide, competing in Japan with both New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro Wrestling. He also worked various NWA territories, including Mid-Atlantic. When WWF took over Toronto, Silent Brian continued working there for Vince McMahon for several years.

Remarkably, Brian achieved all this as a deaf person, proving that his hearing impairment never held him back. He overcame challenges and accomplished what many could not.

He was honored at a Maple Leaf Pro event in May at the former Maple Leaf Gardens, where his legacy was celebrated.

We are humbled to have “Silent” Brian in attendance this past May for our event at the former Maple Leaf Gardens and we are proud of his place and legacy in Maple Leaf Wrestling history. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of the Silent Warrior during this time.

Condolences

The team at eWrestlingNews.com extends their sympathies to Brian Mackney’s family, friends, and fans, joining Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling in mourning his loss.

Author’s summary: Brian Mackney, a deaf Canadian wrestling pioneer known as "Silent Brian," left a lasting impact in multiple promotions worldwide before passing away at 77.

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