WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi has opened up about the emergency surgery that sidelined him last monthand his story is a serious reminder that even the toughest superstars arent invincible.
Speaking on his Rikishi Off the Top podcast, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion revealed that the surgery was a wake-up call for him. While he chose not to go into the specific nature of the operation, Rikishi admitted it was serious enough to force him to cancel bookingssomething he rarely ever does.
Rikishi revealed the surgery lasted six hours, and when he woke up, everything changed.
He also admitted that his aversion to going to the doctor and missing routine checkups may have led to the emergency.
Rikishi didnt just wake up healedhe woke up with a new perspective on life. He expressed a desire to let go of old grudges and start fresh.
The WWE legend ended his message by thanking fans, friends, and co-workers for their support, reassuring everyone that hes back and better than ever.
Rikishis story is a powerful reminder to stop ignoring your health and listen to your body before its too late. He got a second chanceand hes not wasting it.
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