Former WWE and TNA champion Kurth Angle was rushed to hospital on Wednesday night after complications from a recent surgery on a benign tumour caused him to lose all feeling in his extremities.
The 1996 Olympic wrestling gold medalist was getting ready to travel to the UK for Comic Con when he began to struggle breathing, caused by a large buildup of fluid on his spinal chord. Thankfully he was immediately operated on and it was a success.
Friends and Fan this is a message from Mr Angles Management. Yesterday while Mr Angle was preparing for his travel to the UK for Comic Con
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 16, 2015
he was experiencing sever pain, he lost feeling in his extremities, and starting to have some difficulty breathing. His wife, Giovanni,
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 16, 2015
very concerned rushed him to the hospital, where doctors informed Kurt that his symptoms were the result of his recent surgery that left a
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 16, 2015
large buildup of fluid on his spinal cord. Since the condition could be fatal, they immediately underwent emergency surgery to relieve the
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 16, 2015
pressure on his spine. The surgery went well and doctors believe he will have a full recovery. Kurt apologies to his friends and fans that
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 16, 2015
He will not be appearing at Comic Con in London this weekend as hoped. Kurt is doing well and we will keep you posted on his progress.
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 16, 2015
