5 Independent wrestlers that died recently due to injuries suffered in the ring

#2 Matt 'Riot' Lowry

Just 22 then, the passing of Ohio-based wrestler Matt Lowry in September of 2009 is one of those heartless instances in pro wrestling that don't make sense.

In fact, Lowry wasn't even working a match when tragedy struck.

He was just training along with other wrestlers at a Combat Zone Wrestling facility - which was once the ECW arena - when he passed out complaining of dizziness.

Lowry was then rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead due to a brain aneurysm.

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the death, 22 is way too early for someone to pass away. We sincerely hope that his family and friends have since found comfort knowing that he's in a better place.