Steve Blackman has finally opened up about just how brutal his WWE run really was and its way worse than fans ever imagined. The former WWE Hardcore Champion revealed that debilitating migraines caused by bone spurs in his neck plagued nearly 80% of his in-ring career.
During his appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Blackman didnt hold back when explaining the hell he endured behind the scenes. The migraines were triggered by four bone spurs pressing on his nerves and they left him in constant, unbearable pain.
He described a relentless cycle of migraines that would completely shut him down, sometimes within seconds of stepping in the ring.
The physical toll reached horrifying levels during matches, especially hardcore bouts that required intense physicality. Blackman recalled one particular match with Kane that nearly broke him.
Ironically, Blackman said the hardcore style helped protect his neck to some extent, since using weapons and relying on speed meant fewer painful bumps.
Now years removed from the ring, Blackman has undergone two neck surgeries that have greatly improved his quality of life. In fact, he admits hes finally feeling good enough that the idea of a return has even crossed his mind.
Steve Blackman might be remembered for his stoic, lethal persona in WWE, but behind the scenes, he was pushing through unimaginable pain every time he stepped into the ring.
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