About John Michael Meek
Lived 1955 – 2007 (aged 52). John Michael Meek was an American professional wrestler.
John Michael Meek (July 18, 1955 – August 29, 2007), better known by his ring name Iron Mike Steele, was an American professional wrestler who made frequent appearances on Pro Wrestling Weekly. He was a student of Boris Malenko and Tor Kamata. A Florida native, according to Online World of Wrestling, Steele took part in several matchups with notable wrestlers in the 90s, including Marc Mero and Dean Malenko.
In 2003, he broke up a fight between two men in a bar, telling them to leave each other alone. Later the same night, one of the men, Joshua Singletary, killed adversary Charles "Chuck" Rock by setting him on fire.
Meek was killed in a traffic homicide on August 29, 2007. Steele got into a confrontation Harry Brian Taylor, a belligerent, drunk man at a bar.
The Iron Mike Foundation was started in his name to raise money for children's charity.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Michael Meek?
American professional wrestler
When was John Michael Meek born?
John Michael Meek was born on 18 July 1955 in Tampa, Florida.
When did John Michael Meek die?
John Michael Meek died on 29 August 2007 in Tampa, Florida.
What was John Michael Meek's occupation?
John Michael Meek was a professional wrestler.
What nationality was John Michael Meek?
John Michael Meek was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Michael Meek
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