Want to see something gross? Personally, I’m going to say a big fat NO, but hey, some people enjoy this kind of thing. So, for those of you who are into it, here it is.
Former WWE Superstar “Stone Cold” Steve Austin decided to share a shocking image on his Twitter recently — and let’s just say, it’s not for the faint of heart. The image shows what Austin describes as a typical injury that many in-ring competitors face. And while wrestlers are no strangers to taking a beating, this one is pretty unsettling.
The picture Austin posted shows an injury that’s both disturbing and real. Anyone who’s ever watched WWE knows the physical toll the sport takes on its athletes, but seeing the aftermath in graphic detail? It’s a whole new level of reality. Austin didn’t hold back with the photo, and it’s definitely caught the attention of fans, for better or worse.
If you’re squeamish, you might want to look away, but for those who’ve always wondered what kind of injuries wrestlers sustain during their brutal matches, this image offers an eye-opening look. Austin’s post highlights the rough nature of pro wrestling and reminds us that the injuries these athletes endure are far from fake.
So, if you’re still up for it, head over to Austin’s Twitter and brace yourself for a glimpse at the true cost of living the life of a WWE superstar. But remember, once you’ve seen it, you can’t unsee it.
The elbow for today's podcast. @PodcastOne pic.twitter.com/OiSSTRx34C
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) September 1, 2016
“I woke up Tuesday morning, started to work out, and had this big goose egg on my left elbow. It was gigantic……..I didn’t know what the fuck was wrong with my elbow, but it was unsightly.”
To say the least. He went on to explain that he suffers from olecranon bursitis, which is apparently what this nightmarish protrusion is. Austin continued:
“I bent down to pick up my weight and I used my left arm and my arm didn’t wanna bend. And I’m like ‘man, what the fuck’s wrong with my arm?’ So I grabbed my left arm with my right hand, and it’s like someone buried a golf ball in my elbow. You know, back in the day, when I was in the game of pro wrestling, when I was first starting out – or hell, it could be any time – try and make a flat-back landing and sometimes your elbows just bang into the mat and you bust that bursa sac. Virtually all the boys who ever come up in the business have that tennis ball elbow as you go through the paces, because it kinda comes with the territory.”
What do you think? Is this the kind of thing you want to see more of, or is it just a little too much? Let us know your thoughts!