7 Wrestlers who have fought serious health issues.

Roman Reigns recently returned from a battle with Leukemia, but he's not the only wrestler to face serious health matters.
Roman Reigns recently returned from a battle with Leukemia, but he's not the only wrestler to face serious health matters.

#2 Kyle O'Reilly of the Undisputed Era

Kyle O'Reilly
Kyle O'Reilly

The medical condition he has struggled with: Type 1 Diabetes--A chronic disease where the pancreas either produces very little insulin or no insulin at all. Without insulin, the body cannot process sugar correctly, and untreated diabetes can lead to stroke, organ damage, circulatory damage, and even death.

Kyle O'Reilly is best known for his brutal MMA-inspired ring style and the amazing tag team chemistry he enjoys with long-time partner Bobby Fish. The talented young man has excelled in Amateur Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Rugby, and Snowboarding in addition to Pro Wrestling, and through it all, he's battled an invisible opponent called Type 1 Diabetes.

Kyle O'Reilly's incredible condition is a product of his intense training regime that takes into account his medical condition, allowing him to compete in one of the most difficult forms of entertainment in the world.

Kyle is a three-time NXT tag team champion in his own right. He dominated the tag team division before proceeding to focus on being a singles competitor.

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