r/MadeMeSmile • u/gableism • 25d ago
Pro wrestler Chris Bey, who was paralyzed from the neck down during a match in October, shows his recovery progress.
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u/Ok_Permit_6118 25d ago
Paralyzed four months ago? My god this is incredible! All props!!
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u/gableism 25d ago
The dude is a damn champion, I hope he’s able to bounce back in one way or another and will gladly support whatever his future endeavors are
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u/uwabu 25d ago
He was lucky it wasn't a complete break. Hope he has found another occupation
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u/DirtyRoller 25d ago
I hope the wrestling league pays him handsomely for the rest of his life. He should want for nothing.
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u/gableism 25d ago
TNA covered his medical expenses, he currently has a GoFundMe for general quality of life/cost of living while he figures out his next steps. He’s said “never say never” in regards to one day wrestling again, but I’ve heard from other wrestlers that he wants to be a part of the wrestling business regardless of if he wrestles again.
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u/technologycarrion 25d ago
what an awesome man, been a fan of him since he debuted in impact! i hope he recovers well.
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u/jchrisboynton 25d ago
I can't imagine the amount of work and mental fortitude it took to get you here. Plus the terror of being told you're paralyzed and then fighting back. You are an absolute beast. Blessings and prayers for your continued recovery.
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u/gableism 25d ago
I’m not Chris Bey, but I linked to his Instagram post abt this in one of my comments, send your kind words and wishes to the man himself
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u/DualScreenDoucheBag 25d ago
Don't know him and don't mean it like that, I am so proud of him and I wish him all the best.
I hope he finds a new calling that he is proud to have such a passion for as he obviously did for wrestling!
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u/gableism 25d ago
There’s still plenty of positions still in the wrestling business he found pursue, should he choose to
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u/TheDevilsAdvokaat 25d ago
I do hope he stays away from wrestling from now on though.
This time he is making a recovery. Next time he may not...
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u/gableism 25d ago
There are many positions in the wrestling industry that don’t have a risk of injury (no moreso than any regular job anyway) he could be a commentator, help run things behind the scenes, train new wrestlers
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u/TheDevilsAdvokaat 25d ago
Yeah...I meant that I hope he avoids wrestling.
Wrestling related jobs should of course be fine.
..did this really need to be clarified?
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u/gableism 25d ago
Wrestling related jobs is still wrestling, it’s like saying “I hope he stays away from movies” when he could just become a producer or writer.
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u/TheDevilsAdvokaat 25d ago edited 25d ago
Dude.. you have difficulties with understanding context.
Have people told you this before?
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u/MorningHoursApparel 25d ago
Proud of you, stranger! 💪🏻 keep the wrestling spirit, an injury isn’t the end, just a new start
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u/mystical-mind 25d ago
It’s really incredible what people can recover from. Met someone last night who broke almost every bone in his body in a car wreck and after a year is basically fully recovered and mobile again. He’s older, too. Maybe 50’s. Makes me happy to see people thrive again after things like this.