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Former ECW Triplecrown Champion Mikey Whipwreck took to social media yesterday to announce he would no longer be taking bookings or making public appearances:
— Mikey Whipwreck (@mikeywhipwreck_) May 26, 2021
In the social media post, Whipwreck laid out nine reasons related to his health as to why he was ending public appearances:
“I want everyone to know…. I’m not stopping all public appearances after this weekend out of anger or bitterness. I could go in to a long drawn out explanation (some people already know the details) but I’ll “try” to keep it somewhat short.
Firstly, I have enjoyed being home with my family everyday. I never thought I’d be the type but I hate leaving them even for an overnight trip. I’ve had enough of my kids crying when I pack a bag.
Now for some of the s**ty reasons (all medical/mental).
1. Can’t drive at night anymore.
2. Crippling social anxiety.
3. I have a hard time hearing and it’s embarrassing, even if it shouldn’t be. If I say “what” to my wife one more time she may strangle me.
4. I’m fat. We all know this but it’s embarrassing, even if it shouldn’t be. Yes, I hear the Butterbean comments at conventions. Lol
5. I get confused easily. It’s happened where I’ll walk around for 20-30 minutes in a store with no recollection of what I was doing or where I was.
6. I stumble over my words quite often and get lost about what I was trying to say or what the topic was.
7. I have pretty intense mood swings. I’m able to mostly keep them in check but sometimes it’s a big challenge.
8. I’m beginning to stutter and stammer a lot. It’s embarrassing, even if it shouldn’t be.
9. I have major migraines practically every day for 6-8 hours. Behind my right eye and it’s getting harder and harder to deal with. It’s worn me down over the years and it sucks.
Keep in mind I’ve had 14 concussions (that I remember) & they could very well be playing a huge part in all this. Or they may have nothing to do with it. I’m leaning towards yes, but honestly it’s probably a combination of things.
My wife is a saint and I can’t thank her enough for her love and patience in dealing with me. All things considered, I’m blessed beyond words and thankful for her and the kids.
Whipwreck debuted in 1994 and became one of the most endearing personalities in ECW as the ultimate underdog, going as far as to defeat The Sandman for the ECW World title in October 1995 and then pinning Steve Austin at the 1995 November to Remember. With the exception of a short run in WCW, Whipwreck spent his entire run in ECW until the promotion shuttered in 2001.
Whipwreck continued wrestling on the independent scene as well as becoming one of the most prolific trainers of the modern era, breaking in The Amazing Red, Tony Nese, The SAT, Brian XL, Trent Beretta, Alex Reynolds, Quiet Storm, John Silver, Zack Ryder, Brian Myers and many, many others through the House of Hardcore and NYWC wrestling schools. He initially retired in 2001, but would return to the ring several years later and last performed in 2020.
To say his legacy is immense would be a massive understatement. He's given far more to pro wrestling than he's given credit for consistently and has been one of the truly good guys in the business.
Everyone at PWInsider.com wishes Whipwreck and his family nothing but the best.
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