Mike Bell (wrestler)

Mike Bell
Birth name Michael Bell
Born March 18, 1971
Poughkeepsie, New York[1]
Died December 14, 2008 (aged 37)
Costa Mesa, California
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Mike Bell
Saber
Mr. Grimm
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 and Chris Bell (Director of Bigger, Stronger, Faster).

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" leading to a legitimate assault by Saturn on Mike Bell. 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

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mike-bell.html
  2. ↑ "Local pro wrestler Mike Bell dies at 37". Poughkeepsie Journal. Archived from the original on Feb 2, 2009.
  3. ↑ 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.

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