Brian Mackney Passes Away

The passing of a Maple Leaf Pro alumni.

Scott D’Amore’s Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling promotion sent out the news that wrestler Brian Mackney passed away. A bio about Mackney’s life and career was included with a photo of the late wrestler. That is below:

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.

Remarkably, Brian Mackney accomplished all of this as a deaf person, showing that his hearing impairment would not slow him down – he rose above it all and accomplished what many do not.

We were humbled to have “Silent” Brian in attendance this past May for our event at the former Maple Leaf Gardens and we are proud of his place and legacy in Maple Leaf Wrestling history.

We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of the Silent Warrior during this time.

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… pic.twitter.com/y1ue2gTJdm

— MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling (@MapleLeafPW) November 7, 2025

 Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Brian Mackney.