Mike Bell (wrestler)
| Mike Bell | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Ring name(s) |
Mike Bell Saber Mr. Grimm |
| Born |
March 18, 1971 Poughkeepsie, New York[1] |
| Died |
December 14, 2008 (aged 37) Costa Mesa, California |
| Trained by |
David Schultz[1] Paul Roma[1] |
Michael "Mike" Bell (March 18, 1971 – December 14, 2008) was an American professional wrestler who worked for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as Mike "Mad Dog" Bell.[2] He is the brother of Mark Bell.
Professional wrestling career
Bell worked as a jobber for the WWF during the early 1990s and appeared on Monday Night Raw, though he never had a contract with the company.[3] He later worked with ECW and appeared at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center.
Bell was well known amongst the wrestling community after an incident with professional wrestler Perry Saturn during a dark match in the WWF. During the match, Bell attempted a snapmare armdrag on Perry, which left Perry "out on [his] feet". Neither sustained serious injury.
Personal life
Bell, who had a history with substance abuse, was featured in the documentary Bigger, Stronger, Faster along with his two brothers.[3] On December 14, 2008, he was found dead at a rehabilitation facility in Costa Mesa, California.[3] Bell was 37 years old.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Mid-Hudson Bridge (Bridging fallaway slam)
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Pro Wrestling
- UPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mike-bell.html
- ↑ "Local pro wrestler Mike Bell dies at 37". Poughkeepsie Journal. Archived from the original on Feb 2, 2009.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Associated Press (December 19, 2008). "Pro wrestler Mike 'Mad Dog' Bell found dead at 37". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-25.
External links
- Mike "Mad Dog" Bell Obituary
- Mike Bell at the Internet Movie Database
- Online World of Wrestling profile