Brian Mackney Passes Away at 77
Canadian wrestling legend "Silent" Brian Mackney has died at the age of 77. Despite being mute, Mackney enjoyed a 26-year career in professional wrestling, overcoming challenges to leave a lasting impact.
Career Highlights
- Trained by the renowned Johnny Evans
- Gained fame as enhancement talent in Maple Leaf Wrestling and WWF alongside stars like “Iron” Mike Sharpe and The Brooklyn Brawler
- Wrestled internationally in New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling
- First deaf wrestler employed by WWE
Legacy and Recognition
"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."
In 2019, Great White North Wrestling honored Mackney with a lifetime achievement award, celebrating his unique contributions and perseverance.
Brian Mackney’s career exemplifies overcoming adversity through determination and talent, inspiring many within the wrestling community and beyond.
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