The world of independent wrestling is in mourning as it has been announced that West Coast wrestler and trainer SoCal Crazy, real name Nestor Bustos, has died at the age of 47 after a long battle with colon cancer.
SoCal Pro Wrestling “Everyone here at SoCal Pro Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of longtime wrestler, trainer and most importantly, our friend, SoCal Crazy. As of yesterday, she was surrounded by family and loved ones and fought until the end. We would like to inform his family soon and more…
A staple of the California independent scene, Bustos went on to a career that spanned more than 25 years. He made his debut back in 2000 and would go toe-to-toe with just about anyone who would set foot in California, including many big names still competing today such as Adam Pearce and the Young Bucks. He would hold the New Wave Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship for a record 442 days, along with countless other titles in various west coast promotions.
In 2022, Bustos was diagnosed with colon cancer, but that did not stop him from continuing his wrestling career as he would return to the ring after being medically cleared in April 2023. He would go on to wrestle for three more years despite his diagnosis, with his final bout coming in SoCal Pro Wrestling, and in June he would become more cancer. He was hospitalized several times in the months leading up to his death.
A: GoFundMe page was already established to help Bustos’ wife, Khai Karma, who was battling an autoimmune disease.
Wrestling Inc. extends its condolences to Bustos’ family, friends and fans at this difficult time.
