Various News: Wrestling Birthdays, Deaths, AWA on ESPN Update

– Big John Studd was born on this date in 1948. He died on March 20, 1995 following a battle with liver cancer and Hodgkin’s disease.

– Mike Awesome passed away on this day back in 2007, due to suicide. He was 42 years old.

– Former ECW valet Francine Fournier turns 41 years old today.

– Former ECW wrestler Danny Doring turns 39 years old today.

– Former WWE wrestler Ronnie Arenelli (Gavin Spears, Shawn Spears) turns 32 years old today.

– There are no pro wrestling matches listed for ESPN Classic tonight

Credit: prowrestling.net

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