Wrestler Maxx Justice Dies After Horrific Accident
Maxx Justice is the wrestling name of Mike Raybeck, who tragically passed away due to a cycling accident.
It was reported by All Pro Wrestling that Mike Raybeck, who wrestled as Maxx Justice and Mike Diamond, died after getting hit by a car while he was on a bicycle.
Raybeck’s pro wrestling career lasted from 1995 until 2002. He was mostly known as Maxx Justice and he was 63 years old at the time of his death.
All Pro Wrestling out of Northern California issued the following statement on social media about Raybeck’s death.
All Pro Wrestling is saddened to learn about the passing of APW Original, Mike Raybeck professionally known as Maxx Justice and Mike Diamond.
A 5x APW Universal Champion, Mike was a graduate of the All Pro Wrestling Boot Camp. At 6’5 and north of 250lbs he was a stand out on the California independent scene. Adopting the moniker Maxx Justice, he formed the original incarnation of the Border Patrol tag team with fellow APW alumni, Michael Modest.
Justice would go on to wrestle internationally in both Mexico and Japan as well as receiving tryouts in WWF (WWE) and WCW. Not to mention a having one of the more memorable moments in the Beyond The Mat documentary.
Mike would go on to work for the city of Hayward as a maintenance mechanic. His life was cut short following a bicycle accident where he was struck by a vehicle near Chabot College last Friday.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Maxx Justice!
Rest in Power, thank you for your contributions and for helping pave the way.
Maxx Justice Worked A Few WWE Matches In His Career
During his wrestling career, Raybeck worked a few WWE matches in October 1996 with the likes of Freddie Joe Floyd (Tracy Smothers), The Godwinns and Barry Horowitz. Raybeck was also part of a WCW Monday Nitro dark match on February 23, 1998 in Sacramento, California as well.
Christopher Daniels, a wrestling legend best known for his run in TNA, currently heads AEW’s Talent Relations. He commented on Justice’s death on social media.
Rest in Peace Maxx Justice. In the ring, one of the most intimidating men I’ve ever encountered, but behind the scenes a true sweetheart. Thanks for welcoming me to APW like you did, big man. 🙏🏻❤️
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) May 18, 2025
Everybody here at TJRWrestling sends our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Mike Raybeck aka Maxx Justice.