According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Chris Bryan (a.k.a. Chandler Biggins) has passed away following a several-month long health battle with a bacterial infection.
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Bryan was the promoter for Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW) out of Ohio and he was beloved by the wrestling community. After news broke of Bryan's death, condolences rolled in on social media from former WWE champions Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins, among others.
My thoughts are with Chandler Biggins' family and friends and the whole @aiwrestling crew today. Lost a good guy last night.
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) June 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/877052200660471813
Heartfelt condolences to the friends & family of Chandler Biggins. I feel fortunate to have seen him & shared laughs a few months back. RIP https://t.co/Asc9JDQ7yF
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) June 20, 2017
Very sorry to hear of the loss of Chris Bryan (Chandler Biggins.) My condolences to his family/friends & the @aiwrestling scene we hail from
— ecIII (@therealec3) June 20, 2017
According to PWI, Bryan had been hospitalized back in March, and his health deteriorated to the point where he had to be placed in a medically induced coma.
We send our thoughts and prayers to Bryan's friends and family in this difficult time.
