Philadelphia police launch a manhunt after popular wrestler Walter Stephen Holloway, 31, known as Braxx, succumbed to gunshot wounds to the head and leg. The incident occurred in the Point Breeze neighborhood, where officers responded to reports of a late-night disturbance and discovered Holloway critically injured on the street.
Details of the Shooting
Holloway died in the hospital on Wednesday night. Investigators believe the suspect fled the scene after the shooting, possibly stemming from a disagreement with Holloway the previous day. Police officers stated: “We are getting some information that these two individuals—the shooter and the victim—may have been involved in a previous altercation as recently as yesterday, and may have escalated into the shooting today.”
Tributes from Wrestling Community
Fellow wrestlers and organizations mourn Braxx’s loss, highlighting his impact in the ring and beyond. Friend Matt Tremont shared on Instagram: “Just got some news that my homie Walt aka Braxx Unleashed has passed. We first met at Superkrazze Wrestling and later came to H2O. He would come hang out at GCW as well. From day 1 was respectful and super cool and chill! We wrestled each other a few times & we tagged together. He was meant to be a dominant hardcore giant in the ring and had a big heart outside of it. Kept in touch after we moved and always sent each other funny reels on IG. I was and always will be a Braxx guy! He was my guy, a friend and a Deathmatch warrior. My thoughts and prayers out to his family. I know Braxx is above now and with his momma who he loved dearly.”
X Brand Wrestling, where Holloway performed from the inaugural event, released a statement: “Braxx was here from day one. He was on the very first X Brand Wrestling show. Braxx was in that locker room. He helped build this house with his hands, his heart, and his body. We will honor Braxx the right way, together, when the family is ready. Rest easy, brother. Day one. Forever.”
