"I’m having trouble walking and standing" - Female AEW star gives a heartbreaking update after undergoing surgery

AEW fans are rallying around a veteran wrestler and manager today after concerning health issues. Following successful surgery, the fan-favorite star was set to move forward with the recovery, but unfortunately, there have been additional post-surgery issues.

Maria Kanellis has dealt with health issues as of late. The 2009 WWE Diva of the Year underwent successful surgery on Friday to remove a rare mass on her adrenal gland, which was discovered months ago. She had to stay overnight in the hospital due to a few symptoms but then revealed in a Sunday evening update that she was headed back to the hospital due to increased pain in her neck, spine, and head.

The First Lady of Professional Wrestling was forced to spend Sunday night in the Emergency Room. Kanellis shared another update for her concerned fans on X/Twitter, revealing how it was an ordeal to get comfortable. Then, she was re-admitted this morning due to pain. She reiterated issues with walking and standing and expressed frustration over being away from home. The 42-year-old mother-of-two included a photo from her hospital bed.

"Spent the night in the emergency room receiving different cocktails of drugs including anti-nausea, morphine, caffeine/ibuprofen, magnesium, etc trying to make me comfortable. Then, they re-admitted me this morning because they could not control the pain, at 4:00am. I’m having trouble walking and standing because of the pain. I miss my kids and I am ready to be home but here I am," Maria Kanellis wrote with the photo below.

Maria recently confirmed that her AEW contract will expire on October 31, and as of October 7, she had not heard anything definite from officials. Kanellis debuted with All Elite Wrestling in October 2022, along with husband Mike Bennett and Matt Taven. This led to Maria's second Ring of Honor return after leaving The Kingdom and managing names like Griff Garrison and Cole Karter in ROH.

AEW stars celebrate major milestone

Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. The veteran wrestling stars confirmed their relationship in December 2011; by November 2012, they were engaged. The couple tied the knot on October 10, 2014.

The former WWE star recently took to X/Twitter to mark the occasion. Her lengthy statement included three of Maria's favorite photos. She thanked Mike for being her best friend and said she loved him to the Moon and Mars.

Mike and Maria are parents to two children. Their daughter, Fredrica Moon Bennett, was born on April 3, 2018. Their son, Carver Mars Bennett, was born on February 3, 2020.