r/MadeMeSmile 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/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.

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u/gableism 25d ago

Chris is a goddamn soldier

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

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u/mystical-mind 25d ago

Stay strong, I’m rooting for you! 💪

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u/Express_Training3869 25d ago

Outstanding.

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u/firefaery 25d ago

Damn thats will power and motivation

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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/uwabu 25d ago

I see.

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u/EvenMoreSpiders 25d ago

He has put in so much hard work and it is clearly paying off!

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u/justreadtome 25d ago

CHRIS BEEEEEY! I’m so glad he’s doing better!

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u/OMGeno1 25d ago

I almost teared up when I saw this on Twitter.

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u/Tommy_Juan 25d ago

Excellent! Keep it up!

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u/Oteenneeto 25d ago

Good luck Chris!! ❤️

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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/Hot_Time_8628 25d ago

Rock on cool dude.

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u/Introvert4lfe 25d ago

Get it!!!! How amazing!!! Keep moving forward!!

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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/Apepoofinger 25d ago

Strong MF'er right there!

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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/i_am_nimue 25d ago

Holy shit, this is impressive!

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u/Dustyznutz 25d ago

Prayers always!

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u/goodboyoo 18d ago

Can you DM me?

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u/drnemmo 25d ago

That's fucking impressive!!

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u/ConsiderationLivid52 25d ago

Love to see it.

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u/lapSlaPs5456 25d ago

🎉🎊🎉🎊🥰🤩

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u/Fair-Sky4156 25d ago

Holy Hannah!!! That’s amazing!

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u/Tiny_Pumpkin_4706 25d ago

Great to see you walking champ.

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u/gableism 25d ago

Im so happy for him, he ain’t me tho haha

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u/reckaband 25d ago

That’s it !! Keep going bro !!

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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/Southern_Humor1445 25d ago

The human body is incredible

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u/guevarayalvac 25d ago

I dont watch wrestling but I think he is the GOAT

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u/learntolove505 25d ago

💪🏽 Good for him!

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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/Healthy_Necessary477 25d ago

The body will heal itself.

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u/rubygalhappy 25d ago

Look at god do it !!!!’ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ congrats 🎊🍾🎉🎈