A Heart-Stopping Moment for The Undertaker Legend
Heart Surgery Performed on Renowned Wrestling Figure - Athletic icon undergoing cardiac operation
You might've thought the thrill of WrestleMania is enough to get The Undertaker (60, those old bones!) pumped, but it was his personal health that took center stage this time. His wife, Michelle McCool (45), let the cat out of the bag on their "Six Feet Under" podcast, spilling the beans about the wrestler's heart issues.
Turns out, the boys from the squared circle had an early wake-up call last year, when they headed to a hospital after the WrestleMania event. McCool confirmed they were there for a "minor heart operation." The Undertaker wasn't exactly thrilled about the public disclosure initially, but no hard feelings, right? The couple spent four long nights in the hospital, getting all sorts of medical jargon tossed around.
With old-school grit, The Undertaker remained a trooper throughout the whole ordeal. "I'm not mad because I probably would've been the same kind of patient," McCool explained. But it was a nerve-wracking experience. As a dedicated wife, all she could think about was her husband and finding a top-notch cardiologist to fix him up. The doctor's verdict: The Undertaker was blessed and managed to dodge a bullet.
Seems like Michelle McCool deserves a gold medal for her persistence. She encouraged her husband to get checked, and voilà! Diagnosis: chronic atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart doesn't beat regular. Who knew he wasn't feeling anything? Well, the risks were there, and AFib could have led to more serious complications, like heart attack or stroke.
Luckily, our man The Undertaker's back in fighting shape. With a sympathetic nod to his wife, he acknowledged that she probably saved his life. Feeling better now, The Undertaker's once again "strong as a bull."
While The Undertaker hangs up the wrestling boots for now, the health scare hasn't hampered his public appearances. He continues to host the "Six Feet Under" show with his wife and makes occasional special appearances. When it comes to any major wrestling plans, the recent setbacks don't seem to have made much of a difference. After all, the show must go on.
The Undertaker's health issues, revealed on their "Six Feet Under" podcast, were related to a chronic condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that affects the heart's regular rhythm. With this diagnosis, Michelle McCool, The Undertaker's wife, took initiative to ensure his health, potentially saving him from heart attack or stroke. Despite this health-and-wellness challenge, The Undertaker remains active in the fitness-and-exercise realm, hosting the "Six Feet Under" podcast and making special appearances. However, it's uncertain if any changes in the sports arena, including WrestleMania, would be impacted by his recent hurdles.
