Former WWE Developmental Wrestler Damian Steele Passes Away
Former WWE Developmental wrestler Damian “Steele” Dothard (not to be confused with XPW’s Damien Steele) has passed away.
“On Saturday he was suppose to meet some friends from out of town, but he had a migraine,” said friend JP. “He spoke to a friend on Monday & said if his headache didn’t get better he was going to the hospital. That was the last time anyone could reach him. He leaves behind 2 young sons. One of their mother’s found him deceased in his living room Wednesday around noon.”
Damien had been wrestling for Georgia Championship Wrestling, which many readers of my site may know from Bull Buchanan’s audio reports. But besides that, fans may be familiar with Damien’s work in WWE’s developmental system where he teamed with Ray Gordy (Jesse from Jesse and Festus) as “Ebony and Ivory.” The team’s gimmick was that Ray played a white street tough while Damien portrayed an African American preppy character.
TV viewers got see Damien team with Ray on an episode of Smackdown in September 2, 2006 in a match against Kid Kash and Jamie Noble. Throughout his career, Steele worked with and against some of the top stars in the business. Outside of wrestling, he was a personal trainer and strong family man. The news of his shocking passing has left many who knew him in stunned.
As of now, the reasons for his death are still unknown and an autopsy is being performed.
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OK from what we understand the funeral is in Roopville, Ga. The phone number is 770)854-8662 on Wednesday. From my understanding it was an aneurysm.
Thanks for the update, it’s appreciated!
The funeral will be held on Wednesday at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 29 off hwy 5 in Roopville, GA 30170. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate monetary donations contact Ashley at 770*431*5029. Damien was a great father a food friend and we will miss him terribly.