Independent wrestler Jeff Cannonball dies at 39 after ALS battle
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Jeff Cannonball, an independent wrestling star, died at 39 after a battle with ALS, confirmed by his wife on October 8, 2026. Known off-stage as Jeff Guerriero, he was diagnosed with the disease in May 2025. Guerriero was inducted into the Deathmatch Hall of Fame in 2025 and held multiple titles in H2O. His wife, Terra Calaway, announced his passing on social media hours after he watched his favorite movie. Tributes have poured in from the wrestling community, reflecting on his impact and legacy.
- •Jeff Guerriero passed away at 2 AM on October 8, 2026.
- •He was diagnosed with ALS in May 2025.
- •Guerriero was a two-time World Heavyweight Champion in H2O.
- •His wife established the Guerriero Project to assist children of terminally ill parents.
- •Tributes from wrestlers and organizations have emerged following his death.
- 6:08 PMWrestling Inc — Jeff Cannonball Dead, Independent Star Dies At 39
"Independent wrestler and 2025 Deathmatch Hall of Fame inductee, Jeff Cannonball has died at 39. He succumbed to ALS after being diagnosed in May 2025.
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