Aussie wrestler dies suddenly overseas
An Australian wrestler has died overseas at just 32-years-old.
Broderick Shepherd died in Mexico, with the cause of his death unknown, according to Sky News.
Born in Melbourne, Shepherd went by his ring name 'Australian Suicide'.
The wrestler previously won the AAA Cruiserweight Champion and had moved to Mexico in 2013 where he met his partner – also a wrestler – Vanilla Vargas.
Vargas said she was trying to raise money to bring Shepherd's body back to Australia in a post shared to social media, Sky News reported.
'It is with great pain that I want to share that my daughter's father has passed away unexpectedly,' Vargas wrote.
'He was originally from Australia, and our highest priority at this time is to fulfil his wish to rest in his country with his family.'
Vargas said she had only 48 hours to come up with $10,000, which was 'impossible' to do on her own.
'I ask you with my heart in my hand for your support, any donation, no matter how small, will help us get his body back home,' Vargas wrote.
Professional wrestler Chelsea Durden shared the link to a Go Fund Me page to help bring Shepherd's body back to Australia.
'All the money collected will go towards help his family for funeral expenses from Mexico to Australia and in addition to help his daughter and wife in anything they may need in the process,' the fundraiser read.
'Any help will be greatly appreciated.'
Wrestler John Jesus 'Mecha Wolf' Yurnet paid tribute to Shepherd on Instagram.
'F*** man. This one hurts a lot,' he wrote.
'Love you bro. I will see you again soon.'
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Broderick and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.We fondly remember his time in MCW and Australia, where he brought joy to every show with his infectious energy, unforgettable outfits… pic.twitter.com/rrKNz10sfJ
— Melbourne City Wrestling (@mcitywrestling) March 7, 2025
Melbourne City Wrestling said they were 'deeply saddened' by Shepherd's death in a post to X on Friday.
'We fondly remember his time in MCW and Australia, where he brought joy to every show with his infectious energy, unforgettable outfits and song choices,' the tribute read.
'His willingness to entertain never failed to put a smile on our faces.
'We will cherish the memories and moments he left behind and remember him every time Bad Romance plays. Rest in Peace.'
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