Kurtis "Mad Kurt" Chapman (19 December 1997 – 28 December 2023) was an English professional wrestler.

Life and career

Kurtis Chapman was born in

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in 1997. He grew up with two sisters, and was a doting uncle. He made his debut on 25 January 2014 for

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, where he would wrestle throughout his career. He also made appearances for

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and

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. He held the

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for 154 days. On 29 December 2023, it was reported that Chapman had died. He was 26.

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dedicated his victory for the

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at the World's End event to the memory of Chapman. In January 2025, the coroner recorded a conclusion of suicide by hanging.

Championships and accomplishments

*Wrestling Resurgence **Resurgence Arthouse Championship (1 time) *

(1 time)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chapman, Kurtis 1997 births 2023 deaths 21st-century male professional wrestlers English male professional wrestlers Sportspeople from Portsmouth Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champions 21st-century English sportsmen