A man passed away during Saturday’s WWE house show in Portland, Maine. According to those in attendance, the man fell at his seat as the second match of the night was about to begin. EMTs were called over to assist the man and they took him away on a stretcher after administering CPR for 15-20 minutes. The man was taken to Maine Medical Center and pronounced dead.
Below are tweets from another fan who witnessed the tragedy:
So.. ever have one of those nights where someone in the stands dies right next to you at a #wwe #wweportland event? I just did…
— Chunk ? (@ChunkTV) March 26, 2017
right next to me. Section H row 16 Seat 14 was him… God rest his soul. Whoever he was.
— Chunk ? (@ChunkTV) March 26, 2017
@WWE section H row 16 Seat 14. Rest in peace dear stranger…
— Chunk ? (@ChunkTV) March 26, 2017
@JamesJVaccaro The fan who passed away was an elderly gentlemen who was there caring for a man with down syndrome. I just couldnt believe it
— Chunk ? (@ChunkTV) March 26, 2017
@JamesJVaccaro The police who were searching after the fan passed, were looking for the disabled man to make sure he was safe.
— Chunk ? (@ChunkTV) March 26, 2017
@KBunyon The fan who passed away in Portland, Maine, was next to me. He was caring for a disabled person. The police made sure he was safe.
— Chunk ? (@ChunkTV) March 26, 2017