10 WWE Superstars who beat cancer

Modified Oct 06, 2019 22:14 GMT

The fight isn't done unless you say it's done

#8. Jason Knight

Jason Knight is a former WWE and ECW star

Former WWE (then known as WWF) Superstar Jason Knight feuded with the likes of Ric Flair, Lex Luger and The Nasty Boys in the early 90s.

He then moved to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) where he went on to become ECW World Television Champions one time. Following his retirement, Knight continued to work as a wrestling promoter and manager.

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It was in 2015 when Knight took to his Facebook page to announce that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Unfortunately for him, it was in the advanced stage.

“This is the real battle”, said Knight in his emotional post.

Jason was prepared for his fight against cancer and received overwhelming support from the entire wrestling community. Many of his peers reached out to him in this hour of need and supported him throughout the battle.

Knight finally managed to emerge victorious in the most dreadful fight of his life.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Lennard Surrao