Indie Legend Eric Priest Passes Away at 50

The world of professional wrestling is mourning the loss of Eric Priest, a Chicago wrestling icon and former AAW Heritage Champion, who has sadly passed away at the age of 50.

AAW Wrestling took to Twitter and announced Eric Priest’s unfortunate passing. They noted that Priest was a big name in Chicago wrestling, especially in the early 2000s. He helped many wrestlers and played a big part in shaping wrestling in the Chicagoland area.

Fans knew him as “The Underwear Model” or “The Gold Standard.” The promotion added that he made a strong impact on the wrestling world and will be missed. AAW also Wrestling sent their condolences to his family and friends.

“It is with great sadness that we report former AAW Heritage Champion and Chicago legend, Eric Priest has passed away. Eric Priest was a staple of Chicago wrestling for many years and ruled the early 2000s as THE guy in Chicago. He helped many along the way and helped shape what pro wrestling in the Chicagoland area is today. Whether you knew him as “The Underwear Model” or “The Gold Standard”, he will be missed. Everyone at AAW sends their condolences to his family and friends. He will be truly missed.”

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Eric Priest was known for his strong build and hard-hitting wrestling style. He often played the role of a cocky and confident heel guy in the ring. His energy and skill made him stand out in the Chicago independent wrestling scene, where he faced many top wrestlers during the late 1990s and 2000s.

During his career, Priest won several championships, including the WCPW Heavyweight Championship. He wrestled against many talented opponents, some of whom later became stars in WWE and TNA. His matches were exciting, and he was always a solid competitor.

Eric Priest’s legacy will live on through the wrestlers he inspired and the fans who enjoyed his matches. His passing is a huge loss for the Midwest wrestling scene, but his influence will never be forgotten. We here at Ringside News offer our deepest condolences to Eric Priest’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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