ECW original and hardcore wrestling legend Raven has revealed that he was diagnosed with both narcissistic and histrionic personality disordersbut only after getting sober and finally confronting his past.
In the Nevermore: The Raven Effect documentary, Ravenreal name Scott Levyexplained that his journey into sobriety led him to work with an addiction specialist, where he discovered the root of his lifelong psychological struggles. It turns out the diagnoses were never supposed to be shared with him, but he managed to sneak a look.
Rather than shy away from the labels, Raven broke down what each meant to himcalling one egomania and the other twisted.
He even read off the official checklist for Histrionic Personality Disorder and began checking them off one by one.
Raven also opened up about how his difficult childhood shaped his emotional development, pointing to his fathers relentless insults as a key source of trauma.
According to Raven, he didnt fully grow up emotionally until after his father passed away.
For one of wrestlings most complex minds, the revelation adds to the tortured brilliance behind Ravens personaand the real man beneath it.
What do you think about Ravens mental health journey and how it shaped his career? Should more wrestlers open up about their diagnoses? Share your thoughts in the comments.
