Nick is a ‘folk hero’ in the deathmatch world (Photo: Facebook/Nick Gage)

Wrestler Nick Gage was legally dead for ‘seven minutes’ after horrific match at the Tournament of Death.

The final of the annual event saw the 40-year-old star take on Thumbtack Jack, and at one point he was thrown into light tubes around the floor outside the ring, with one shard piercing an artery.