Jeff Cannonball

Jeff Cannonball
Personal information
Born(1987-06-24)June 24, 1987
Highland Park, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedOctober 8, 2026(2026-10-08) (aged 39)
Spouse
Terra Calaway
​
(m. 2020)​
Children1
Professional wrestling career
Ring names
  • Trollzilla
  • Jeff Guerrero
  • Cannonball
  • Jeff Cannonball
Billed height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Billed weight400 lb (181 kg)
Trained byCorey Havoc
Corvis Fear
Debut2010
RetiredDecember 27, 2024
Musical career
GenrePunk rock
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
Formerly of
  • Black Kites
  • Altered Boys

Jeff Guerriero (June 24, 1987 – October 8, 2026), better known as Jeff Cannonball, was an American professional wrestler and punk musician active on the independent scene. He was best known for his work in hardcore matches for promotions on the East Coast.

Professional wrestling career

Guerriero performed for independent promotions, Major League Wrestling, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, Combat Zone Wrestling, Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling, and Limitless Wrestling, among others during his career.

Music career

Guerriero was formerly a vocalist for the punk rock band Black Kites, before becoming the bass player for the punk rock band Altered Boys.

Personal life and death

Guerriero began dating fellow professional wrestler Samantha "Sam" Guerriero (better known as Terra Calaway) in March 2016 and they married in March 2020. Their son was born in November 2023.

He was diagnosed with ALS in May 2025. Following the announcement wrestling promoter Joey Janela organized a benefit show called CannonballFest which was held in September 2025, Interspecies Wrestling held an event called CannonBrawl in his honor in October 2025, and another benefit event named Cannonbalooza was held on June 2, 2026. He was inducted into the Deathmatch Hall of Fame in 2025.

Guerriero died on October 8, 2026, at the age of 39, due to complications related to ALS. His death was announced by his wife on social media.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gully, Terrence (September 4, 2016). "Jeff Cannonball Bleeds for His Craft in the Ring and the Pit". Clrvynt. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Ounpraseuth, Jason (October 8, 2026). "Jeff Guerriero, a.k.a. Jeff Cannonball, passes away after battle with ALS". POSTWrestling. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Dilbert, Ryan (April 3, 2021). "Blood, Brevity, and Beverages: Jeff Cannonball Sips His Way to Glory". Fightful. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ Calaway, Terra [@terracalaway]; (March 6, 2026). "10 years ago today, we played mini golf and became an official couple. You were a whirlwind that day and it surely should have told me how funny and insane my life would be with you, but I truly had no idea. What a perfect weirdo. 6 years ago today, we became Mr & Mrs Weirdo and we vowed to keep laughing for the rest of our days together. I never thought life would end up where it did, but I'm thankful every single day for you. More now than ever. I love you, happy anniversary @jeffcannonball". Retrieved October 11, 2026 – via Instagram.
  5. ↑ Guerriero, Jeff [@jeffcannonball]; (November 30, 2023). "I lost my dad yesterday. The most influential and important man in my life. At 1:36am today @TerraCalaway gave birth to my son. The new most influential and important man in my life. The last picture my dad and I took. My first with my son". Retrieved October 11, 2026 – via Instagram.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Jeremy (May 28, 2025). "Independent Star Jeff Cannonball Reveals ALS Diagnosis". 411Mania. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  7. ↑ Renner, Ethan (June 17, 2025). "Willow Nightingale, Mike Bailey added to CannonballFest benefit show". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (October 19, 2025). "ISW CannonBrawl Results (10/18): A Night For Jeff Cannonball". Fightful. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Mike (June 21, 2026). "FULL DETAILS ON TODAY'S CANNONBALOOZA BENEFIT EVENT FOR JEFF CANNONBALL & FAMILY IN SELLERSVILLE, PA". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ Russell, Skylar (June 2, 2025). "Jeff Cannonball Announced For GCW Deathmatch Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025". Fightful.
  11. ↑ "MSN". MSN. Retrieved October 9, 2026.