DK Meadows, Rising Star on US Indies, Passes Away

The US indie scene was shocked to find out that Daykwon ‘DK” Meadows, a young wrestler who was only three years into his wrestling career, had passed away on Monday. A student trained in the Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) Dojo, Meadows made his debut in 2018. No cause of death has been released.

CZW is heartbroken to have lost a member of the family. DK Meadows was a beloved friend to all of us with a tremendous work ethic and limitless potential. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. He will be truly missed. We will love, honor, and remember him forever. pic.twitter.com/GXy30oAZWb

— CZW: Combat Zone Wrestling (@combatzone) February 24, 2021

DK Meadows made his CZW debut in August of 2018 as part of the CZW Dojo Wars, facing one of his trainers, DJ Hyde. He would soon pair with Jae Fre in tag team action throughout the year. In 2019, he would face other rising young stars, like Jordan Oliver and Charlie Tiger. The following June, he captured the CZW Medal of Valor Championship. He made his CZW main roster debut that October at CZW To Hell And Back, competing in a scramble match with KC Navarro, “Big Game” Leroy Green, and others.

DK Meadows continued to work both CZW Dojo Wars as well. In 2020, he became a regular with CZW’s main brand, fighting at February’s CZW 21st Anniversary Show and March’s CZW Saturday Night Special, where he picked up his first main card victory in a four-way with Boom Harden, Karen BamBam, and Khristian Robinson. He also competed for F1ght Club and was a part of the tournament to crown the first Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling Championship, and last September competed in Sean Henderson‘s WrestleCup 2020. His last match was in December of 2020, competing for We Want Wrestling in New Jersey.

Last Word on Pro Wrestling sends our condolences to DK Meadows’ fans, friends, and fans during this hard time.

DK Meadows was such a kind soul in our locker room and we loved bringing him in. We at F1ght send our condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this time. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/At3FDe6Z1W

— F1ght Club Pro Wrestling (@PAWD_WC) February 24, 2021

I’m fucking heartbroken right now. I can’t believe it. I don’t wanna believe that you’re gone bro. It’s true what they say that the good die young. I’m just speechless right now man. I’m gonna miss you bro.

R.I.P. DK Meadows. 💔 pic.twitter.com/YBdyTphUgh

— Jocay🇪🇨 (@Jocay19) February 23, 2021

.@dk_meadows was one of the nicest people I’ve EVER met. Always had a smile on his face and always so respectful. I’m gutted.

RIP DK 💚

— Anthony Greene アンソニー・グリーン (@alternative_ag) February 24, 2021

RIP DK Meadows.

Gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/Kuo0MMjjL8

— “The Intergalactic Soul” Darius Lockhart (@DLockPro) February 24, 2021

RIP DK Meadows pic.twitter.com/eJz8kPucBh

— Aaron Machbitz (@AaronMachbitz) February 24, 2021

He was incredibly humble,and was so eager to learn. It is terribly sad to hear of the passing of young #DKMeadows .My utmost condolences to his loved ones and all his friends. pic.twitter.com/J7tMUkkH6h

— THE COLOSSAL ONE ™️ (@COLOSSALMIKELAW) February 24, 2021

RIP DK Meadows. You were a great kid with a lot of potential. You'll be greatly missed pic.twitter.com/Y8J0IDiw3p

— Earl Wentworth Gardner III (@EarlWGardner) February 23, 2021

Very heartbroken and upset to learn of the passing of DK. He was my first match outside of H20 and I’m very happy and thankful that he was. Such a kind and positive person. Rest In Peace Dk Meadows. pic.twitter.com/72boneXCPR

— Marcus Mathers (@MarcusMathers1) February 24, 2021

Absolutely saddened to hear of the loss of CZW dojo stand out DK Meadows. DK was very humble, respectful, and always wanting to learn. I’ll never forget his electric debut at CZW. A truly gifted athlete we lost too soon. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to him & his family.

— Steven Dumeng (@RefStevenDumeng) February 24, 2021

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