Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling Mourns Death Of Jordan Owens

Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling is mourning the loss of Jordan Owens, who served as the independent promotion’s on-screen commissioner, the company announced on social media on Saturday, August 8.

In its statement, Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling called the news a “tragic loss” and described Owens as “far more than” just an on-screen authority figure for the promotion, though further details of the message were not made public. The company did not release information regarding the circumstances of Owens’ passing, and no additional specifics — including age or cause of death — have been confirmed at this time.

Owens’ on-screen commissioner role made him a recognizable figure to fans of the Tampa Bay independent scene, the kind of authority character who often becomes as central to a promotion’s storytelling as the wrestlers themselves. Names like Owens rarely make national headlines, but they’re the connective tissue of the independent circuit — running angles, delivering exposition, and giving local crowds a consistent character to boo or cheer week after week. His passing is a reminder of how much of the wrestling business runs through smaller regional promotions that don’t always get widespread attention until moments like this.

As is often the case with independent wrestling deaths, more information may emerge in the coming days as those close to Owens and the Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling community share memories and tributes. PW Exclusive will continue to follow this story and update as further details become available.

Our thoughts are with Jordan Owens’ family, friends, and the entire Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling roster and staff during this difficult time.