WWE Superstar The Miz has offered a heartfelt tribute to Dennis Haskins following the actor’s death on September 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Haskins, widely recognized for his iconic role as Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell, was a longtime enthusiast of professional wrestling.
Taking to social media, the two-time WWE World Champion expressed his sorrow in a series of posts, reflecting on a personal friendship that blossomed from childhood admiration.
This is crazy 3 of these posts in 2 days. Man, this is sad. Growing up, I watched Dennis Haskins on TV and never imagined that one day I’d get to call him my friend.
When I finally met him, he was even better in person. He had this infectious laugh, and no matter when I saw… pic.twitter.com/nyoFCPsjwM
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) September 29, 2026
Over the same period, The Miz also paid his respects to Rick “Sign Guy” Achberger and AEW wrestler Pac, who previously competed in WWE as Neville. Haskins’ connection to the wrestling world extended beyond fandom; he notably appeared on Z! True Long Island Story, further cementing his status within the community.