Drew McIntyre urges fans to express love after pro wrestling deaths

Drew McIntyre, the WWE star currently appearing in the micro-drama series "Agent of Shadows," issued a direct appeal to the public to tell loved ones that they are loved. The statement came in response to a series of recent deaths that have affected the professional wrestling industry. McIntyre shared these remarks in an interview with OutKick Dropkick, where he discussed the loss of three specific individuals who died within weeks of one another. The deceased include Benjamin Satterley, a former wrestler for WWE and All Elite Wrestling; Dennis Haskins, an actor known for his role in "Saved by the Bell" who participated in WWE storylines; and Rick Achberger, a dedicated WWE fan widely recognized as "Rick the Sign Guy."

McIntyre described Satterley as a consistently positive presence in an industry that can often be negative. He recalled meeting Satterley early in his career in Carlisle, England, at a company called 3CW, when McIntyre was still a teenager. McIntyre noted that he had been warned about Satterley's precision and accuracy before seeing him wrestle, stating that his mind was blown by the performance. The two traveled to Ireland and London together during their careers. McIntyre observed that while many wrestlers possess impressive bodies of work, Satterley will be remembered for his personal character and the positive impact he had on others. He emphasized that it is shocking to think of Satterley in the past tense at the age of 40.

The WWE star also paid tribute to Rick Achberger, whom he referred to as part of the WWE family and a superfan. McIntyre recalled arriving in America at age 22 for television and live events alongside figures such as The Undertaker, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels. He described feeling terrified at the time because the crowd did not initially engage with him. Achberger, according to McIntyre, would get the crowd to boo him when he played a villain and cheer him when he played a hero until McIntyre found his footing. McIntyre stated that he loved every second of this dynamic. He noted that he tried to write tributes for both men but found that nothing felt right due to the shock of their passing.

McIntyre also acknowledged the death of Dennis Haskins, whom he personally called "Mr. Belding" or "Mr. B." He mentioned looking at a photo of the two of them flipping off a camera together as a reminder of their connection. The week has been described by McIntyre as hard for the industry, prompting his final message to remember to express love to those around you before it is too late.