5 WWE Superstars who struggle with depression

5 Current WWE Superstars who struggle with depression

Modified Apr 15, 2021 11:04 GMT

Several current WWE Superstars have opened up about their struggles with depression

#1. Former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan has proved over the past decade that he is one of the most popular WWE Superstars in the history of the company. The former WWE Champion's career took quite a knock back in 2016 when he was forced to retire because of a recurring neck injury.

Wrestling was all that Bryan knew and it was the only career he had ever wanted. This left him in a tough place after his 16-year career came to an end, something that was well documented on Total Bellas:

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“A shaman helped me very differently than any therapist that I’ve ever gone to, but some people relate well to therapists, so it’s important to find a mode of healing that works for you. You may still struggle with depression, but you have to keep trying, not only for yourself but for the people you love."

Bryan was able to make his wrestling return two years later when he was cleared for in-ring action by WWE's medical team. He has since become an integral part of SmackDown.

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Edited by John Cunningham