WWE Legend Brian "Silent" Mackney Passes Away at 77
Brian Mackney, a deaf Canadian wrestler known as "Silent" due to his hearing impairment, has died at the age of 77. Despite his disability, Mackney built a successful wrestling career that took him around the world.
Career Highlights
Mackney gained recognition for his time competing in Asia, particularly in Japan, where he worked with New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro Wrestling. He also wrestled in various National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) territories, including Mid-Atlantic.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Mackney won the hearts of Toronto wrestling fans and later joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) when it expanded into Toronto. He continued wrestling for Vince McMahon's organization for several years before retiring in the late 1990s.
Tribute from Maple Leaf Pro
"Maple Leaf Pro is saddened to hear of the passing today of 'Silent' Brian Mackney, a Maple Leaf Wrestling alumni and legend in Toronto. Mackney was more than a journeyman, who not only won the hearts of the Toronto fans in the 1970s and 1980s, but gained attention around the world, competing in Japan with both New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro Wrestling. He also worked various territories of the NWA, including Mid-Atlantic. When the WWF took over Toronto, Silent Brian continued working in Toronto for Vince McMahon for several years."
The cause of Mackney's death has not been disclosed.
Author's Summary
Brian "Silent" Mackney's inspiring career showed that his deafness never limited his impact on wrestling fans worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.