Dean Malenko Announced For Starrcast 2 One Day After Quitting WWE

Former WWE agent and Superstar Dean Malenko has been announced as the latest guest for Starrcast 2, just one day after leaving the McMahon-led promotion.

Malenko, 58, will appear alongside stars including Bret 'Hitman' Hart, Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry and others at the event which will take place the same weekend of AEW's Double or Nothing event.

Yesterday, Malenko quit WWE after working backstage for eight years with the company. 

Before being an agent, Malenko had a successful in-ring career, holding the ECW TV title, WCW Cruiserweight title, WCW United States title, and WWF Light Heavyweight title. 

AEW Double or Nothing will take place May 25, at the MGM Grand Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be the first show of the new promotion. 

This Superstarr is known as The Man of a 1000 holds!! He’s held championships all over the world... #Starrcast II is proud to welcome DEAN MALENKO to Las Vegas, Memorial Day Weekend!

Appearing Friday 1-4pm at Caesars Palace

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