WWE is saddened to learn that U.K. wrestling legend Drew McDonald has passed away following a battle with cancer. Born in Scotland, McDonald competed throughout the 1980s, ‘90s and ‘00s, and fought against the likes of William Regal, Finlay and Robbie Brookside.
Paige, who McDonald helped recruit into WWE, paid tribute to him on last night's Raw, wearing the script “RIP Drew McDonald” on her forearms.
“He’s the one who got me here, so that’s only the littlest bit of what I can give back to him,” Paige told WWE.com. “I wanted people not to forget him. I wanted people to know his name.”
Upon hearing of his passing, many WWE Superstars and personalities paid their respects to McDonald on Twitter.
A smile and a tribute to one of the best. #RIPDrewMcDonald pic.twitter.com/5umykkdYr8
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) February 10, 2015Sorry to hear of the passing of Drew McDonald, a legend in British wrestling. Only wrestled him once, but he was a true gent. Rest in peace.
— Bad News Barrett (@WadeBarrett) February 9, 2015Very sorry to hear of the passing of Drew McDonald.Drew was a great unselfish Pro.A wonderful rogue (cont) http://t.co/n2VKRUfTcI
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) February 9, 201528 years of bumping, laughing and friendship.
Rest in Peace Drew. pic.twitter.com/YnJKrQ3TfQ
— Robby Brookside (@RobbyBrookside) February 9, 2015RIP Drew McDonald. A true British Legend!
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) February 9, 2015Just saw news of Drew MacDonald's passing, a British and Europe wrestling legend-especially with the boys!! Great guy, good friend. RIP.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 9, 2015WWE extends its condolences to McDonald’s colleagues, friends and family.
