WWE star Maxx Justice dead: Wrestler killed after being hit by vehicle cycling home from work
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WWE STAR Max Justice has been tragically killed after being hit by a vehicle while he cycled home from work.
Mike Raybeck, 63 — known to wrestling fans as Maxx Justin and Mike Diamond — has died, as confirmed by All-Pro Wrestling promotion on social media.
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Mike Raybeck (left), also known as Maxx Justice, has passed away aged 63
Credit: instagram/@allprowrestling
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All-Pro Wrestling promotion posted the tragic news on X
Credit: instagram/@allprowrestling
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Mike Raybeck was a five-time APW Universal Champion
Credit: YouTube/AllProWrestling
The former wrestler was on his way home from work when he was fatally struck.
In a post on X, All-Pro Wrestling promotion said: "All Pro Wrestling is saddened to learn about the passing of APW Original, Mike Raybeck, professionally known as Maxx Justice and Mike Diamond.
"His life was cut short following a bicycle accident where he was struck by a vehicle near Chabot College last Friday.
"Our most sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Maxx Justice!"
Wrestling fans have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes to the WWE star.
One user wrote: "This sucks, he was really a sweetheart of a guy."
"Saw Maxx Justice at Pinole Valley High back in like 99/00
Dude was legit fr," another added.
A third commented: "RIP."
Mike started his career at All Pro Wrestling's Boot Camp, where he became a five-time APW Universal Champion.
The six-foot-five, 250lb wrestler became a prominent figure in the California wrestling scene and later competed in three matches for the WWF.
Wrestling icon dies suddenly aged 60 less than two weeks after last match
Mike would later star in the wrestling documentary called Beyond the Mat.
It comes after wrestling legend Sabu passed away at the age of 60.
Terry Brunk, known by his ring name "Sabu", was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion and held the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice.
The pro wrestler also held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once.
Sabu wrestled his final match on April 18 in Las Vegas for GCW during WrestleMania weekend, where he defeated Joey Janela.
He is said to have made his final public appearance at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion show convention last weekend.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) posted an image of Sabu on X, with the text "In Memory of Sabu 1964 - 2025" written on it.
AEW wrote in the caption: "The wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu.
"From barbed wire battles to unforgettable high-risk moments, Sabu gave everything to professional wrestling.
"Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans."
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