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Combat Sports · Wrestling · published 2026-10-02T00:00:00+00:00 · via Wrestling Inc.

West Coast Independent Wrestler SoCal Crazy Passes Away at 47

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Nestor Bustos, known as SoCal Crazy, has died at 47 following a long fight with colon cancer. He spent more than 25 years on the California independent scene and held the New Wave Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship for a record 442 days. After his 2022 diagnosis, he returned to the ring in 2023 and wrestled until June 2026; a GoFundMe has been set up for his wife.

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Nestor Bustos, known as SoCal Crazy, spent over 25 years on California's independent circuit. He debuted in 2000, and his career brought him into contact with Adam Pearce, The Young Bucks, and many others. His 442-day reign as New Wave Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion set a record.

After his 2022 colon cancer diagnosis, Bustos received clearance in April 2023 and kept wrestling. His most recent match took place at a SoCal Pro Wrestling show in June 2026. As his illness worsened, he was hospitalized repeatedly. A GoFundMe supports his wife,

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