The Animal's Forgotten Legacy | Huntsville News

George “The Animal” Wells, a wrestling legend and former NFL defensive end, passed away six years ago at 72 after battling diabetes and kidney disease—news unearthed during research for a WrestleMania 2 feature. Once drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and a CFL All-Star who won a Grey Cup, Wells entered WWE in 1984, teaming with Bret Hart early in his career before feuding with him. His iconic match against Jake “The Snake” Roberts at WrestleMania 2 remains a key moment in wrestling history, reminding fans of the unsung heroes behind the spectacle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6a6b266bc9b970d