James Castle (wrestler)

English professional wrestler (1988–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jamie Stacey (11 July 1988 – 15 June 2024), better known by the ring name James Castle, was an English professional wrestler. He primarily performed in the United Kingdom, most notably International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK) and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro). He also wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

Born(1988-07-11)11 July 1988
London, England
Died15 June 2024(2024-06-15) (aged 35)
England
RingnameJames Castle
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James Castle
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Born(1988-07-11)11 July 1988
London, England
Died15 June 2024(2024-06-15) (aged 35)
England
Cause of deathAcute myeloid leukemia
Professional wrestling career
Ring nameJames Castle
Trained byAndrew Simmons
Debut2013
Retired2020
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Professional wrestling career

Castle made his in-ring debut in RevPro in 2013. He was part of the stable The Revolutionists. On 14 June 2015, alongside Sha Samuels, he won the British Tag Team Championship.[1][2] They held the titles until 12 June 2016, at Angle vs. Sabre Jr.,[3][4] Castle and Samuels teamed together until 5 March 2017, at Live at the Cockpit 14, when they lost to Moustache Mountain, after which Castle turned on Samuels, ending their partnership.[5]

During his time in International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom affiliation, Castle captured the IPW:UK Tag Team Championship one time as a freebird trio with Pretty Deadly, known as The Collective.[6]

Personal life and death

Castle was married to fellow wrestler Zoe Lucas.[7] He was forced to retire from in-ring competition after he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia after 2019.[8] By January 2024, Castle's diagnosis became terminal and he died five months later on 15 June 2024, at the age of 35.[8][9]

Championships and accomplishments

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