If you think there are no second acts in American life, just look to David Arquette.
The actor, best known for his role in the “Scream” franchise, has made a name for himself in recent months as a professional wrestler traversing the independent circuit, which might come as a surprise to anyone who never saw “Ready to Rumble.”
Arquette starred in the 2000 pro-wrestling comedy at around the same time he implausibly became WCW World Heavyweight Champion, an ill-advised development that has often been cited as a death knell for the now-defunct company. (Arquette, a longtime wrestling fan, was opposed to the decision.)
Though his tenure has been going well so far, last night Arquette participated in his first death match — an ultra-violent spectacle in which everything from pizza cutters to light tubes are acceptable weapons — and was left with a serious wound to the neck that almost resulted in the match ending early.
NSFW videos shared to social media show Arquette getting bloodied up in a match with professional wrestler Nick Gage in Los Angeles Friday night.
Arquette, who briefly stepped into the wrestling world in 2000, is best known in the entertainment world for his roles in the “Scream” franchise and the 1999 film “Never Been Kissed.”
In a message on his social media accounts Saturday, Arquette confirmed the beating to his followers, writing “Turns out Death Matches aren’t my thing.”
Turns out Death Matches aren’t my thing
— David Arquette (@DavidArquette) November 17, 2018
david arquette is hard as hell #JJLAC pic.twitter.com/gSoA0s3OhD
— daniel (@early90spants) November 17, 2018
Maybe Mr. Arquette should stick to acting.
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