Former 3 time WCW World Heavyweight Champion & 3 time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Vader was told by doctors that he didn’t have long to live….2 years to be exact.
When this news hit, the wrestling world gathered together to send their well wishes to Vader. The other day, Vader announced that he would be going to the hospital for a potential life-saving heart surgery.
Yesterday, Vader announced that he would have to go back in this coming Monday for full blow open heart surgery.
Monday morning. Dallas, TX I am now having full blown Open Heart Surgery. They say it’s tough surgery to get through. Wish me luck I am gonna need it.
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) March 22, 2018
We wish Vader the absolute best. There has been a push on Twitter for WWE to induct Vader into their Hall of Fame while he’s still with us. And we agree 100%.
Watch & Listen to Vader discuss his diagnosis & the measures he is taking to stay with us on this amazing journey through life: