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British wrestling hero Kris Travis could be honoured with the WWE Warrior Award as a petition continues to get huge support.

The late star - who tragically passed away last week aged 32 following a brave battle against cancer - was tipped for international success before he was struck by the disease.

Now fans, friends, fellow professionals and loved ones are campaigning for the grappler to be the worthy recipient of the 2017 Warrior Award at next year's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

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In a matter of days, more than 2,200 people have signed the online petition - which can be found here - as it nears its goal of 3,000 signatures, calling for the company to cement Travis' legacy in a monumental way.

The campaign's page reads: "Despite this awful disease taking away his life Kris remained upbeat, positive and determined.

"After defeating Cancer for the first time he returned to the gym and the wrestling ring winning championships across the country.

"Kris's legacy is one of greatness - a warrior in and out of the ring who has inspired millions across the world to triumph and be their best, doing what they love."

The Warrior Award was introduced in 2015 in honour of the legendary Hall of Famer the Ultimate Warrior, to recognise those who have "exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of" the late star.

The inaugural honouree was Connor 'The Crusher' Michalek, an eight-year-old superfan who had sadly died from cancer - while this year, breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden was given the award.

Travis will also be honoured at a charity football match Soccer & Spandex on June 18 organised by Dean Mitchell, which will raise money awareness for both the wrestler and Cavendish Cancer care.

More information can be found on their Facebook event.

Fellow British stars have been paying their respects, including the close knit group of friends Danny Hope, Joey Hayes, Martin Kirby, C.J. Banks and El Ligero.

They have been joined by wrestlers from around the world in mourning over the weekend, with the likes of WWE superstar Kevin Owens and NXT Champion Finn Balor paying respects to a man they faced earlier in their careers .

(Image: © Gordon Harris/PCW)

Owens tweeted: "Hard to find words at the moment… Goodbye, Trav… You fought like hell and are an absolute inspiration to me and many others."

He added: "I only met Kris twice but he made me feel like we’d been friends for years. If I feel this way, I can’t imagine what longtime friends feel.

"Kris was a great performer and an even better dude. My thoughts are with his family and everyone close to him…Take care of each other, guys."