A professional wrestler tragically lost his life in a head-on collision on Long Island, which also left another motorist with severe injuries. This incident occurred only a few months after the wrestler had made his comeback to the ring.
Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, aged 23, was driving his 2012 Nissan Altima when he was struck by a Hyundai on the Bethpage State Parkway on Friday morning, according to New York State Police, as reported by News12.
The driver of the Hyundai, who sustained serious injuries, veered into the opposite lane, colliding with the Nissan. Authorities confirmed that there were no passengers in either of the vehicles involved.
The athlete from Patchogue, who performed under the name “Black Flash” Jordan Saint in the independent wrestling scene, passed away just a few months after his return to professional wrestling.
He had recently participated in Shooting Star Fest in Las Vegas, an event held in April that coincided with WWE’s major event, WrestleMania.
“No fancy promo. I’m back fr,” he said, announcing his return in January.
“Professional wrestling was the only real love of my life. I didn’t want to step away, but life lifed [sic].”
Pandemonium Pro Wrestling bosses described Saint as “a very talented wrestler” and a “truly unbelievable human.”
“He was the finest example of what truly loving pro wrestling looked like,” the Texas promotion said.
“Nobody I’ve ever come across has loved pro wrestling more than Jordan Saint.”
“He touched so many people with his kindness, his passionate, his personality and his charm.
“Jordan never folded & never changed for anyone if it meant it sacrificed who he was. He wore his heart on his sleeve at all times and we loved him for it.”
Saint also performed for the Naptown All-Pro Wrestling promotion and bosses said he was “hardheaded and dedicated to his craft.”
“That passion for the art & sport of pro wrestling bled through in every action, and if you took the time to really be in his presence, the zeal he had for the squared circle was infectious,” organizers said.
“Hardheaded & dedicated to his craft, Jordan was quick to soak up knowledge. Combined with his superb athleticism, he took to all aspects of in-ring competition lightning fast.
“A true diamond-tier prospect, we’re heartbroken to know we won’t see his full potential achieved.
“Jordan exemplifies everything we want Naptown All Pro to be. An unrelenting desire to be oneself, an overwhelming commitment to community, a calling to uplift what’s right in the world, and a deep-rooted love for professional wrestling.”
TNA wrestler Bear Bronson said Saint’s death “broke” his heart.
“This dude was ALWAYS smiling. ALWAYS happy, ALWAYS so polite. And man, did he have incredible ability that blew away everyone in the room,” he wrote.
“He loved learning & absorbing information. A beautiful soul gone way, way too soon.”
Saint was set to be on the card at Pandemonium’s event “Burst and Decay” in Austin on August 2.