Trystan’s Tribe: Life Is Fighting — Trystan meets Killer Kross

Dan McLoughlin
Feb 1
3 min read

At Turnbuckle Tribe, wrestling has always been more than entrances, championships, or what happens inside the ring. It’s about heart. It’s about perseverance. And sometimes, it’s about watching a young man who faces real medical battles experience dreams he’s fought hard to reach. For Trystan, those dreams came true on January 29th, 2026, when he watched Killer Kross compete live at MLW Battle Riot VII with front-row seats and witnessed Kross win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship right in front of his eyes. Another lifelong dream fulfilled.

Killer Kross stands in ring, holding a championship belt with bloodied face, under dramatic spotlight. Crowd visible in background, mood intense. — Killer Kross wins MLW World Heavyweight Championship at MLW Battle Riot VII

Life Is Fighting — On Every Level

Trystan lives with ongoing autoimmune-related medical challenges. These are battles most people never see—doctor visits, flare-ups, and learning resilience at an age when life should be simple. Wrestling became his escape, his inspiration, and his reminder that strength isn’t just physical—it’s mental, emotional, and relentless.

That’s why the message behind Life Is Fighting and Killer Kross’s book, Kross Life Is Fighting, resonates with our family. The book isn’t just about wrestling. It’s about navigating the peaks and valleys of life—pushing forward when things get hard, refusing to quit, and understanding that everyone is fighting something. That mindset mirrors Trystan’s journey and the journey of so many families walking through unseen struggles every day.

Being Seen Matters - Meeting Killer Kross & Scarlett

Earlier at the meet and greet, Killer Kross took genuine time with Trystan. He was incredibly kind and even more meaningful, he recognized Trystan from social media. That moment mattered...

Trystan takes a photo with Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux during a fan meet-and-greet.

It showed that Kross doesn’t just value his work inside the ring, but the people who have supported him along the way. He understands that fans aren’t just faces in a crowd, they’re part of the journey. Scarlett Bordeaux was just as warm and gracious, reinforcing why Turnbuckle Tribe has proudly supported her for so long.

In those moments, Trystan wasn’t defined by his medical challenges he was simply a fan, a supporter, and part of the wrestling family.

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Front Row Battle Riot VII

Watching Killer Kross win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship live at Battle Riot VII was unforgettable. From the front row, Trystan didn’t just see a title change he saw perseverance rewarded.

That victory symbolized everything Life Is Fighting stands for: belief, patience, endurance, and trusting the process even when the road is rough. For Trystan, that win wasn’t just Kross’s moment it was a shared victory.

Killer Kross celebrates his MLW World Heavyweight Championship win alongside his family, honoring his mother and dedicating the victory to her cancer survival.

#WeWantKross, and the Power of the Tribe

Turnbuckle Tribe’s very own Papa Bear has long been a loud voice behind the #WeWantKross movement standing alongside a legion of fans who believe in Killer Kross and his message. That support has never been about chasing trends. It’s been about authenticity, belief, and community.

Seeing that support come full circle through recognition, respect, and moments like this reinforced exactly what Turnbuckle Tribe stands for. Because life really is fighting.And thanks to moments like these, Trystan knows he’s never fighting alone.