In 2018, David Arquette‘s wrestling career took a sharp turn when he was accidentally “stabbed in the neck” during a death match against Nick Gage, per Daily Star. Fortunately, he had a pal in the audience. The “Scream” star told the outlet that he “was in way over [his] head” and “was about half an inch from death” in the bloody brawl when Luke Perry came to his assistance. Upon exiting the ring, Arquette explained, “I could hear Luke but I couldn’t see him. “
The “Riverdale” actor was attending the match to support his son, Jack “Jungle Boy” Perry, who was performing at the same event. It was lucky he was there. “We’ve been friends for over 30 years,” Arquette explained to SI, “so Luke is the one I went to see to look inside the wound.” After the former teen idol gave his verdict that a “main artery or vein” wasn’t severed, his wrestling pal finished the match. Afterwards, Luke remained by his side. “He came with me to the hospital,” he told People. “He was just an amazing, good guy.”
Speaking to NME, Arquette detailed how the actor was considered “part of the [Arquette] family” ever since he lived in the family home “when he got cast in ‘90210.’” That bond, apparently, was everlasting. “He would always do really sweet things in the house for [my mom],” he explained, “even after he became a big star.”
