The city Raybeck was a part of plans to do a gesture in his honor.
The California-based All Pro Wrestling promotion shared the news that Mike Raybeck, also known as Maxx Justice and/or Mike Diamond, passed away.
Raybeck wrestled for eight years and his last documented match was in 2002 for Pro Wrestling NOAH. He had three matches for WWF in 1996. In 1998, he competed in a dark match for WCW.
Below is All Pro Wrestling's post about Raybeck's passing:
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.
#MaxxJustice
The Hayward, California City Council addressed Raybeck's passing at their meeting on May 13th. Raybeck was a longtime city employee. He was a utilities maintenance mechanic in the public works department. There was a moment of silence and lowering of flags in his memory.
Additional details of his passing were shared and he was struck by a vehicle while riding home from work. He was picking up medication.
A tree is going to be planted in Raybeck's memory.
Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mike Raybeck (Maxx Justice/Mike Diamond)
