The tight-knit independent wrestling scene is mourning the loss of Jordan Saint, a 23-year-old up-and-coming pro who performed as “Black Flash,” after he was killed in a head-on crash Friday morning on Long Island’s Bethpage State Parkway. Promoters and fellow wrestlers quickly began sharing tributes, remembering Saint as a bright, energetic prospect whose career had been steadily building since he broke into the indies. The crash has left a small but close community grieving and looking for ways to support his family.
What officials say about the crash
New York State Police say the collision happened when another vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck Saint’s car head-on. The initial call came in at about 9:30 a.m., and one person was killed while the other driver suffered serious injuries, according to PostWrestling. Troopers shut the parkway between exits while they worked the scene, and investigators have not yet released additional details about what led up to the crash.
Promotions and peers issue tributes
Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling posted that it had been informed of Saint’s unexpected death and called him “a truly unbelievable human,” while Naptown All Pro-Wrestling remembered him as a hardworking “diamond-tier prospect” who had been with their promotion since 2023. Those statements, along with other social media tributes from people who shared cards with Saint, were collected by outlets including PWInsider, which highlighted the respect he earned in a short time on the road.
A short but promising career
Saint, whose given name is Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, began training and appearing on the independent circuit in 2022 and had been taking bookings around the United States. He announced on Instagram earlier this year that he was returning to in-ring work, according to ITR Wrestling. Promoters had him penciled in for summer shows, including Pandemonium’s August 2 card, and several organizations said they were already planning tributes or benefits in the wake of his death.
Pandemonium to dedicate a show
With the family’s permission, Pandemonium announced plans to rename its August 2 event “JoJo” in Saint’s honor and to livestream the show with proceeds going to his family, a plan reported by PostWrestling. Other independent promotions and wrestlers have been sharing fundraiser links and messages of support on social media as they look for ways to help.
Crash location and local reporting
Local traffic reports say the crash shut the Bethpage State Parkway between the Southern State Parkway interchange and Boundary Avenue for several hours while troopers processed the scene. That on-site information and the initial New York State Police response were summarized by regional outlets tracking the incident. Long Island Traffic noted the full closure and lane restrictions while emergency crews worked.
Across social platforms, wrestlers and fans have been sharing memories and photos of Saint, while independent outlets and national sports sites continue to document those tributes. This story will be updated as New York State Police or family representatives release further information.
