'TERRIFYING TIME'
WWE legend ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan is battling prostate cancer again.
The 68-year-old had his prostate removed in October 2021 before later revealing that he was now cancer-free after his health scare.
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However, the first-ever Royal Rumble winner has now informed his social media followers that he is fighting the deadly disease again.
In a video clip uploaded to his Facebook and Instagram, he said: “I’m afraid I have some bad news.
“It seems like my cancer treatment is not over even after the removal of my prostate last October.
“Tomorrow, I’m having my second hormone shot and Tuesday, I’m being set up for radiation treatment, which will be eight weeks, five days a week…
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“The doctors are very optimistic that they caught it early. But still, it’s a very terrifying time for me and my family. The doctors also said to go ahead and live life, which we’re going to do.”
Hacksaw said that he will still be making “most” of his upcoming bookings at shows, but added that he will need to cancel some while undergoing treatment as he thanked his fans for their support.
He added: “I’m sorry about that, but that’s the way it’s got to be. I’ll be posting this whole ordeal as I go through it. So tomorrow on the way to the doctor to get the hormone shots.
“I’m going to be posting that after the shots. I’ll be posting throughout the whole experience.
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“Hopefully, it will help someone out there because I know a lot of men, a lot of families, are going to go through this. I know it’s going to help me.
“You folks have helped me through an awful awful lot over the years many times before and sharing this with you is going to help me get through this. So thank you, and please don’t feel sorry for me.
“Be thankful that they caught it early. Thoughts and prayers are more than welcome and remember, I’ll get through this. Thanks very much, folks.”
The wrestling legend has battled a number of health issues over recent years.
Back in 2018 he was admitted into an ICU unit when his heart went into AFib (irregular heartbeat).
Duggan then went back under the knife for another heart procedure in 2019.
HALL OF FAME CAREER
The powerhouse was the winner of what was then the WWF's first ever Royal Rumble back in 1988.
Duggan made his debut for WWF back in 1987.
He played the role of an all-American patriot. coming to the ring waving the US flag and holding a 4x2 piece of plywood.
Duggan also wrestled for the WCW organisation and was crowned US heavyweight champion in 1994.
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He returned to what became WWE in 2005, fighting there for four years before moving to the independent circuit.
Duggan was named in the 2011 class of WWE's Hall of Fame and was one of the most popular performers for Vince McMahon's company throughout the 80s and early 90s.