Before she ever stepped foot in a wrestling ring, Bea Priestley was fighting for her life.
During an emotional segment on Rule Breakers with Saraya, the former WWE star, also known as Blair Davenport, opened up about a terrifying chapter from her teenage yearswhen violent nighttime seizures led to the shocking discovery of a brain tumor growing on her skull. It wasnt just a medical scare. It nearly ended everything before her career ever began.
Priestley said it all started when she was around 14 years old. Her seizures would hit at night, and because she had no memory of them, her parents initially thought she was suffering from panic attacks and sent her to therapy.
Things escalated quickly. She recalled falling out of bed and knocking herself unconscious, all while still being treated like the issue was psychological.
The turning point came when she suffered a seizure mid-flight during a family trip to England.
Doctors later found a benign tumornot inside the brain, but growing on the skull itself. And as she hit puberty, the brain began to press against it, causing life-threatening complications.
She was placed on strong medication, but it eventually failed. One episode saw her blacking out mid-commute and waking up on a random train platform with no memory of how she got there.
From choking hazards to locked bathroom doors, her life became a constant threat. Eventually, doctors told her surgery was the only way out.
The surgery was invasive, but it saved her lifeand paved the path for her wrestling dreams.
Priestleys story isnt just a tale of survivalits a brutal reminder of what she endured just to live a normal life. And for fans whove watched her fight in the ring, it adds a whole new layer of respect to her journey.
What do you think of Bea Priestleys decision to push forward despite the risks? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments.
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