Dustin Diamond, aka Screech Passes Away Aged 44 Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
Actor Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech in the Saved By The Bell has passed away aged 44. Diamond was diagnosed with stage-four cancer recently and hospitalized in Florida.
Diamond was a life-long pro wrestling fan and make an appearance during an NWA:TNA PPV in Nashville, TN. He also made appearances for Memphis Championship Wrestling.
Diamond was also a cast member of CMT s reality series Hulk Hogan s Celebrity Championship Wrestling in 2008.
WrestlingNewsSource.com sends our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diamond.
Carlito Comments On His Surprise Royal Rumble Return Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
During a backstage interview after his Royal Rumble return, Carlito was asked how it feels to be back in WWE.
Here is what he had to say: Man, it’s crazy. After more than 10 years of being away, I wasn’t expecting, you know…but on the receiving end, for them to remember me, it’s pretty humbling to receive that kind of response after all these years. It was great. I’ll be honest, it’s not the same as having a live audience out there, but you know, it’s WWE, man. Being in that ring is like nothing else in the world, really.
Vince McMahon Reportedly Absent From WWE Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
In somewhat surprising news Vince McMahon was absent from the 2021 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, according to Steve Carrier of RingSideNews.
The WWE Chairman and CEO recently missed a set of WWE television tapings due to the passing of his brother on January 20, but it remains unclear if missing the Rumble was for the same reason.
The report notes that McMahon was still very involved in the production of the event via telephone and also was in communication with those in the Gorilla Position during the entire show.