Brian Mackney, Canadian Veteran and WWF Alum, Dies at 77
Brian Mackney, a respected Canadian wrestler known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, has passed away at the age of 77.
The news of his death was announced by Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, an organization Mackney had been part of during his career.
“MAPLE LEAF PRO is saddened to hear of the passing today of ‘Silent’ Brian Mackney, a Maple Leaf Wrestling alumnus and legend in Toronto. Mackney was more than a journeyman, who not only won the hearts of Toronto fans in the 1970s and 1980s but also gained global attention, competing in Japan with both New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro Wrestling. He also worked across various NWA territories, including Mid-Atlantic. When the WWF took over Toronto, Silent Brian continued working there for Vince McMahon for several years. Remarkably, Brian Mackney accomplished all of this as a deaf person, showing that his hearing impairment did not slow him down. We were honored to have ‘Silent’ Brian at our event this past May at the former Maple Leaf Gardens and are proud of his legacy in Maple Leaf Wrestling history. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of the Silent Warrior during this time.”
Throughout his storied career, Mackney earned admiration not only for his skills in the ring but also for his perseverance and resilience in overcoming personal challenges. His contributions to wrestling, especially in Toronto and Japan, left a lasting impact on fans and colleagues alike.
eWrestlingNews.com joined Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and the wrestling community in expressing heartfelt condolences to Mackney’s family, friends, and fans.
Author’s Summary
Brian “Silent” Mackney, a deaf Canadian wrestling legend, inspired fans worldwide through skill, perseverance, and a lasting legacy in Maple Leaf and WWF history.