Mike 'Mad Dog' Bell Dies

Mike 'Mad Dog' Bell has died at the age of 37.

Bell was a former professional wrestler who battled substance abuse.  He also starred in the 2008 documentary, "Bigger, Stronger, Faster" directed by his brother Chris Bell.

An autopsy has been performed but cause of death could not be confirmed, the coroner is waiting on toxicology results.

Brother Chris said, "You can't really blame wrestling, but it's kind of the lifestyle. You have a couple of painkillers to get to the next match, have a couple drinks night to night and it gets out of hand."

News stories

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ProWrestling.net, MN
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International Business Times, NY - 3 hours ago
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TransWorldNews (press release), GA - 1 hour ago
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International Herald Tribune, France - 7 hours ago
AP NEWPORT BEACH, California: Mike "Mad Dog" Bell, a former professional wrestler whose struggle with substance abuse was featured in the documentary …