As noted, WWE legend Vader underwent open heart surgery today after a previous surgery unsuccessfully corrected congenital heart failure issues the former WWE star has been dealing with.
Vader’s son took to Twitter today and announced that Vader’s procedure today was a success, however doctors discovered his condition to be worse than expected prior to the surgery.
“This is his son Jesse. I wanted to let everybody know that I just spoke to the Surgeon. The surgery was a success but it was worse than we had expected. Long road for recovery. Will keep you posted. Thank you for the prayers.”
This is his son Jesse. I wanted to let everybody know that I just spoke to the Surgeon. The surgery was a success but it was worse than we had expected. Long road for recovery. Will keep you posted. Thank you for the prayers.
β Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) March 26, 2018
Additionally, Bill Apter spoke with Awesome Wrestling Entertainment on Vader’s status, and you can check out those details above, corroborating the status update from Vader’s son.
As noted, fans have been sending well wishes and prayers to the big man via Twitter, as seen below:
I’d like to take a second and send my thoughts and prayers to the Mastodon….the one know as Big Van Vader! Greatest big ever @itsvadertime pic.twitter.com/5XbskvECMc
β Klown (@KlownPaint) March 25, 2018
Best wishes to @itsvadertime on his upcoming open heart surgery.
Arguably the greatest super-heavyweight ever. pic.twitter.com/As7QSowBJk
β Allan (@allan_cheapshot) March 25, 2018
Interview Just hours before open Heart Surgery…. ππhttps://t.co/WIANBHjIbq
β Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) March 26, 2018
@itsvadertime The greatest Super Heavyweights of all time. I met him when I had my first match in 95-96 in Troy,Tn. He took me over to the side and gave me a lot of advice super guy! Inspired to to wrestle.He is having heart surgery tomorrow. Letβs lift him up in prayer. pic.twitter.com/eHsb0wxyuU
β bbb (@bigbob322) March 25, 2018