10 WWE Superstars who beat cancer

#2. Zach Gowen

Zach Gowen was a star even when he was a kid

Zach Gowen created a legacy for himself when the one-legged Superstar stepped inside the squared circle for matches, week after week. During his WWE career, Gowen feuded with the likes of Vince McMahon and even made his boss bleed.

He may not be as famous as many others on this list but those who know about Gowen, are aware that he is an inspiration to one and all.

Gowen was diagnosed with cancer when he was a child. At the age of 8, he had little understanding of what stood in front of him. But he also had the heart of a lion.

His left leg was severely affected by the cancerous cell which could only be treated with amputation of the limb.

Despite losing one of his legs at such a young age, Gowen went on to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. In an interview with Bleacher Report, he said.

“For those three hours, I didn't feel any pain at all. I didn't feel the pain of missing my leg. I didn't feel the pain of cancer, of chemotherapy, of looking different, of not fitting in, of being sick. All of that went away when I engaged in the magic of professional wrestling.”

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