Steve Blackmans WWE career didnt end with a farewell match or retirement tour it ended because of someone elses mistake and years of brutal pain catching up to him.
The former Hardcore Champion recently sat down with Chris Van Vliet and explained why he left WWE, revealing how an arrest at the Canadian border destroyed his tag team push and led to a life-changing neck surgery.
At the time, Blackman was in a rising tag team with Brian Christopher, with Trish Stratus as their valet. According to Blackman, things were just starting to click.
They were even set for a run with the WWE Tag Team Championships until it all unraveled in a single moment.
With the storyline dead, Blackman went to WWE management to finally address the excruciating migraines and neck issues that had plagued him for years.
But recovery didnt go smoothly. After surgery, Blackmans arm began to deteriorate from atrophy. What followed was a year-long nightmare that nearly broke him mentally.
Desperate, Blackman built a home gym and willed his way back.
Eventually, all the frustration paid off.
Steve Blackmans WWE exit wasnt about fading out it was about breaking down. Between an unexpected tag team collapse and a neck that refused to cooperate, The Lethal Weapon made the tough choice to step away from the ring. But as always, he fought his way through.
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