Throughout the year, professional wrestling has been recognized by some of the sport’s top athletes. They combined their amazing fitness and physical prowess with in-ring skills to build successful and hugely fruitful careers. However, being extremely fit and possessing some of the best physiques does not mean they were or are safe from medical and health issues. Because wealth and success can only go so far as to bring you comfort and a great life.

However, we feel that the medical conditions are not mistakes in her big life. Not at all. On the contrary, it is a sign of their inner strength and determination to succeed despite their problems. It’s a true mark of their character that they never let anything stop them.

However, in some unfortunate cases, the following medical problems mentioned ended some promising and successful careers in mid-flight. In some extreme cases, the medical conditions proved life-threatening. Here is the list of ten wrestling stars who have suffered or are still suffering from shocking medical conditions.

• Andre the Giant – Acromegaly

Andre the giant, who at one point in his career was the highest-paid wrestler (he was listed in the 1974 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-paid wrestler in history), took home $400,000 in a year in the early 1970s and suffered from acromegaly. Acromegaly is a hormonal imbalance in which growth hormone is released in excess and the human body grows at an alarming rate. In fact, by the age of 12, Andre had reached a height of 190.5 cm and weighed 110 kg. Despite his abnormal size, he had no intention of being a professional wrestler and had dropped out of eighth grade, believing schooling was not necessary for a farmhand. He worked on a farm apprenticed in woodworking and worked in a factory making engines for hay balers before moving to Paris where he was tutored in the art of professional wrestling by a local promoter who saw the earning potential based on his great size. Ten years later he was signed by Vince McMahon and became a hugely popular wrestling star.

But along with him a figurehead of wrestling and acromegaly negatively affected his health. Late in his career, he suffered from crippling back pain. He died of heart failure in a Paris hotel room on the night of January 27, 1993, at the age of 46.

• George “The Animal” Steele – Morbus Crohn

George “The Animal” Steele was one of the most recognizable stars during most of the professional wrestling boom of the 1980s. Although he didn’t win a major championship during his time with the WWF, he was still a firm fan favorite. His popularity came as a surprise given that he was a crazy heel most of his time with the WWF. If he hadn’t been suffering from Crohn’s disease, a chronic disease of the digestive system, he would have gained further recognition from his fans. Those who suffer from this disease sometimes find eating painful. The other symptoms of this disease are fever, weight loss, fatigue and problems like constipation or diarrhea. In 1988 he retired from wrestling due to extreme symptoms of this painful illness. In 1998, however, Steele was told by doctors that his Crohn’s disease had gone into remission and that he no longer suffered from any of the symptoms of the disease. To prevent symptoms from returning, Steele had his colon removed in 2002.

• Brock Lesnar – Divertikulitis

Brock Lesnar is arguably one of the strongest and best wrestlers on the WWE roster. And he has also proven his fitness and strength in the UFC, which is considered one of the most brutal and demanding fighting competitions. He was the undisputed heavyweight champion during his time at UFC. And would have had more success with UFC if he hadn’t retired from the sport due to regular bouts of diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is a digestive tract disease that can be very difficult for a competitive athlete. People who suffer from this condition have diverticula, small sacs that can become inflamed or irritated by certain foods or an upset stomach. This inflammation leads to serious infections that can even lead to death. Lesnar had to have part of his colon removed to deal with the disease. However, he hasn’t allowed his medical issue to completely hamper his career. He has returned to WWE and has once again established himself as one of the most popular wrestlers. He even ended Undertaker’s undefeated Wrestlemania streak.

• Jerry “The King” Lawler – Divertikulitis

Jerry Lawler is another wrestler who suffers from diverticulitis. However, his problem is not as serious as Brock Lesnar’s. And he suffered from the medical condition very late in his life so it had no obvious impact on his wrestling career. The only consequence was that he had to miss a few WWE episodes. However, the fellow WWE Hall of FamerBooker T was drafted in his place. When Lawler was first admitted to a hospital, it was assumed he was suffering from another heart problem. It was later discovered that he had diverticulitis and needed to change his diet to prevent future cases of inflammatory diverticular sacs. Otherwise he would have to go back to the hospital and endure symptoms such as pain, fever, nausea and vomiting.

• Die Rock – Depression

You know, every time I see his amazing and perfect physique, I feel depressed for a long time. After all, he has one of the finest physiques and I have a sloppy packet of potatoes. So it came as a bit of a surprise to me as I was writing this article to discover that the great Dwayne Johnson suffers from depression. After all, he has everything. He has a thriving Hollywood career, is one of the highest paid actors and has hordes of loving fans. He even co-authored a bestseller. Of course, you never know what’s going on in someone’s mind. Johnson had his first bout of depression during college days due to an injury that marred his professional football career. Then later he had to suffer from depression, when he divorced his first wife and teenage sweetheart Danny Garcia. However, he has everything under control and has not suffered from depression for a long time. He’s also found happiness in his personal life and seems happy with longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian.

• Riese González – Diabetes

The former Argentine basketball player took the WWF by storm when he joined in 1993. In his very first appearance, he eliminated The Undertaker in Royal Rumble and began a feud against the legendary wrestling champion. The seven and a half foot wrestler was an imposing figure and he duly used it to his advantage. During his year-long stint with the WWF, he even managed to defeat legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan. However, he was defeated by diabetes. His health problems due to diabetes were so extreme that he was confined to a wheelchair. He had to retire to his ranch in Argentina. His kidneys became increasingly dysfunctional and he had to use a dialysis machine to treat the problem. And at the age of 44, Gonzalez died on September 22, 2010 in his hometown of San Martin, Argentina, of complications from diabetes and serious heart problems.

• Edge – spinal stenosis

Pundits and wrestling fans alike agree that Adam Copeland is one of the most decorated and greatest professional wrestlers of all time. During his decorated wrestling career, he won 31 championships in WWE overall, including 11 world championships (the WWE Championship four times and the World Heavyweight Championship, a record seven times), five Intercontinental Championships, one United States Championship, and 14 World Tag Teams Championships ( a record 12 World Tag Team Championships and two WWE Tag Team Championships). Unfortunately, he had to retire in 2011 due to spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal cord narrows. Doctors did not clear him to compete because of the risk of neck paralysis or death.World Heavyweight Championship , retired as World Champion. Since retiring, Edge has made a number of guest appearances in WWE.

• Kamala – Diabetes

Kamala, real name Jimmy Harris had one of the best background stories. Billed as a cannibal from Uganda, Harris had quite the career in wrestling. During his time in WWE, he took on legendary wrestlers such as The Undertaker , André the Giant , Hulk Hogan and Jake “the Serpent” Roberts. These days, however, Harris is wheelchair accessible due to the crippling diabetes problem. And it was the diabetes problem and refusal to accept dialysis treatment that forced him to retire. His left leg was amputated below the knee on November 7, 2011 due to complications from high blood pressure and diabetes. In April 2012, his right leg was also amputated below the knee and a fundraiser was started to meet his financial needs. These days, Harris gets by on the money he’s made from selling handcrafted chairs online and from disability checks. He has also written a book about his life.

• Stone Cold Steve Austin – Spinal Stenosis

Stone Cold is probably the most famous wrestling star. He was the “poster child” of the Attitude Era, and WWE President Vince McMahon claimed he even surpassed Hulk Hogan in popularity. Former WWE executive Jim Ross once claimed, “No one touches Austin…No one has made more money during their WWE career.” However, if he hadn’t had neck problems, he would have nurtured WWE much longer. His neck problems began after he broke his neck following a botched ram by Owen Hart. For some time, Austin was unaware that he had suffered such a serious injury. However, it was eventually discovered and he had to undergo surgery. The operation was successful, but the injury had already done the damage when Austin was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. He was warned by doctors that an uncomfortable or violent act could result in permanent disability or, in extreme cases, death. He defied professional advice and wrestled for a time before finally retiring in 2002. He’s had a few cameo appearances over the years, but he never came close to playing the role of former all-action star, which made him the most bankable star in WWE.

• Vince McMahon – Dyslexia

Vince McMahon is the owner of one of the most popularentertainment organizations. Under his leadership, WWE (formerly known as WWF) has soared to new heights, quickly breaking records in popularity and revenue. As a child, however, he was not considered too intelligent. It wasn’t that young Vince wasn’t smart. The problem was a condition called dyslexia, which is a learning disorder. And those who suffer from this disease have problems in learning, reading and writing. This health condition, coupled with other things, meant he had a particularly difficult childhood. His mother remarried several times, resulting in her and her young son being abused. He didn’t meet his real father until he was 12 years old. And it was a meeting with his father,Capitol Wrestling Corporation This inspired him to get into the wrestling business.

It’s a testament to his willpower and determination that despite such a major medical issue and a difficult childhood, McMahon managed to become one of the most powerful men in the US and have a net worth in excess of a billion dollars.