Ex-US Champion Nearly Died From COVID Following WWE Exit

"I almost died" - 2-time WWE champion reveals he nearly retired after serious health battle

Former two-time WWE United States Champion, who now goes by Samuray Del Sol, recently opened up about his health battle following his release from WWE in April 2021.

Ex-US Champion Nearly Died From COVID Following WWE Exit

Kalisto (Samuray Del Sol) has revealed that he nearly died from COVID and was ready to retire from professional wrestling. During a recent appearance on David Otunga’s “The Wrestling Hang” podcast, the former WWE United States Champion said that he had two near-death experiences in his life. The first happened in Mexico when he landed […]

Former WWE Star Reveals Their Near-Death COVID Battle

Former WWE United States Champion Kalisto has revealed that he nearly died after contracting COVID-19, an experience that left him considering retirement from professional wrestling. The luchador, also known as Samuray Del Sol, discussed his health struggles during a recent appearance on David Otunga’s The Wrestling Hang podcast. Kalisto explained that he has experienced two […]

Kalisto Reveals He Nearly Died After Leaving WWE

Kalisto has revealed that his battle with COVID-19 after leaving WWE became so serious that he spent around two and a half months in emergency care and had already decided he would retire from wrestling. Speaking with David Otunga on The Wednesday Hang, the former United States Champion said the illness was one of several near-death experiences he has survived. He said returning to the ring eventually helped change that decision. Performing for …