BBC Publishes Report on Wrestlers Dying Young, WWE Responds, Stephen Amell Arrives at Raw, Teases What’s to Come Tonight (Photos)

August 10, 2015

BBC Publishes Report on Wrestlers Dying Young

Over the weekend BBC published an article examining the trend of pro wrestlers dying young, and noted cardiovascular disease was the most common cause of death. Additionally, the report notes the rate of death for wrestlers between the ages of 45 and 54 was nearly 3x greater than the rate for men in the U.S.

In response to the article, WWE issued the following statement to BBC:

Unfortunately, some past performers were part of a generation of wrestlers who made unhealthy and poor personal lifestyle choices, which in some cases continued beyond their years in the ring.

Today’s athletes take great pride and personal responsibility for their overall health and well-being. Notwithstanding, WWE talent are subject to random drug testing and expected to live healthy lifestyles.

Stephen Amell Arrives at Raw

Actor and Raw guest star Stephen Amell has arrived at Raw tonight in Washington, and the following has been posted on social media:

Went to my first WWE event at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1988. More than a little excited about tonight. #AmellOnRaw

— Stephen Amell (@amellywood) August 10, 2015

Cody: Can’t stop what’s coming. https://t.co/LKSkMjdCEt

— Stephen Amell (@amellywood) August 10, 2015

#Arrow‘s @amellywood is at #Raw!!! Follow @WWE on @Snapchat for more updates! pic.twitter.com/fzPz1hW7X3

— WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2015

Stephen Amell (@amelladventures), star of the hit show #Arrow has responded to #Stardust’s call, and has arrived at #RAW!

A photo posted by WWE (@wwe) on Aug 10, 2015 at 12:33pm PDT

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.