The Mauler Wells Remembered | Huntsville News

George “The Mauler” Wells, a wrestling legend and former CFL star, passed away in 2020 at 72—news only surfacing now thanks to a researcher digging into WrestleMania 2 history. Before his ring days, he dazzled on the gridiron, drafted by the 49ers and winning a Grey Cup with Toronto. He later became a key figure in WWE, teaming with Bret Hart and facing Jake “The Snake” Roberts at WrestleMania 2. His son confirmed he died from diabetes and kidney complications—a quiet but poignant reminder of how time can obscure even the most storied careers. 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/a872ab59ea59ae0f