ECW Founder Tod Gordon Hospitalized

ECW pioneer Tod Gordon has been quietly battling health issues over the past month, and now his family has come forward with an official update on his condition.

In a public statement issued on October 19, Gordon’s loved ones confirmed that the original founder of Extreme Championship Wrestling is currently hospitalized and focusing solely on his recovery.

“We wanted to share that, Tod Gordon, is currently in the hospital and has been for some time. If you’ve reached out and haven’t heard back, please know he’s not ignoring anyone — he’s just focusing on his health right now.”

Gordon’s family added that while he’s not in a position to receive visitors, the outpouring of support has meant everything during this difficult time.

“While he is unable to receive visitors, we appreciate all your love, support, and prayers during this time. Please keep him in your thoughts.”

Tod Gordon forever changed professional wrestling when he launched ECW in 1992, creating a platform that gave rise to some of the industry’s biggest names and boldest innovations. The promotion helped usher in an entirely new era of gritty, hardcore wrestling that would later influence WWE and the wrestling world as a whole.

Gordon’s contribution to wrestling changed an infinite amount of lives for the better—a statement few would dispute. Gordon remains a deeply respected figure in the industry, and fans from around the globe are now rallying behind him with well-wishes and prayers as he fights to regain his health.

Let’s all send our best to Tod Gordon and his family as they navigate this challenging time.

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