Marko Stunt, a familiar face in AEW and independent wrestling circuits, has officially hung up his boots. On November 1, the 27-year-old star shocked fans with his decision to retire, explaining it was time to prioritize his health and avoid long-term damage from years in the ring.
Speaking with Pluggo of Love Wrestling, Stunt opened up about his struggle to stay in the game. So, its something that Ive been trying to avoid for a while, he admitted. Ive been dealing with a lot of lower back issues, and I found out why now.
After undergoing medical evaluations, doctors discovered his right hip was rotating inward, causing his tailbone to shift. This condition has led to persistent pain and left him with uneven leg lengthsa condition Stunt was aware of, but now its affecting his strength. If I were to continue doing it there is that possibility of being paralyzed. That was a wake-up call, he revealed.
Stunt also shared a deeply personal reason for his choicehis family. Ive got a family now. Not everybody knows that Ive got a daughter, he shared.
In recent years, Stunts focus has shifted, and hes ready to embrace fatherhood and family life. Im excited to have a family, and to grow a family, and to focus on that as much as I can.
Returning to AEW in July to face Jack Perry for the AEW TNT Championship was a highlight for Stunt. Although the thrill of wrestling hadnt faded, his body quickly reminded him why hed taken two years off. I just had a match last week, and it was great But, I woke up the next morning, and I felt it, he said.
After consulting with doctors and family, Stunt concluded that stepping away was the best choice. They were fully supportive, he added, noting it was almost a sigh of relief for them.
Stunts wrestling journey, which saw him compete in AEW, GCW, and other indie promotions, may be ending, but his legacy as a beloved figure remains.
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