PCO is already plotting his wrestling comeback after a terrifying health scare that he says nearly cost him his life. The 58-year-old wrestler shared photos of himself following major neck surgery and revealed his latest injury came after breaking his neck three times in the span of a year.
PCO took to social media to share an excerpt from a profile done on him by Le Journal de Québec, and the headline alone made it clear just how serious things became.
“PCO FRÔLE LA MORT: PCO BRUSHES WITH DEATH !!!”
According to the excerpt shared by PCO, his latest injury occurred on August 8 and ultimately forced him to undergo major surgery. It also stated that his life was at risk during the procedure.
“At 58 years old, wrestler (PCO) Carl Ouellet had a very close call. After fracturing his neck three times in a single year, his latest injury on August 8 required major surgery where his life was literally on the line.”
That would be enough to make most people seriously reconsider getting back inside a wrestling ring, but PCO apparently has other ideas. The longtime wrestler made it clear that he is already focused on returning. PCO also directed fans toward the full newspaper coverage in Quebec for more details surrounding the ordeal.
“However, the legendary fighter of @MapleLeafPW Televised every week on @TSN TV, refuses to give up and is already working on his comeback.”
“To our 3,600,000 readers you can get all the details in the 2 biggest newspaper in the Province of Quebec, Canada a property of @QuebecorMedia.”
The post-surgery photos show just how serious the situation became, but PCO’s mindset clearly hasn’t changed. After three neck fractures in one year and major surgery that he says put his life on the line, he’s already talking about getting back to wrestling at 58 years old.
PCO has built his career around doing things that look downright impossible, but this is a much different kind of comeback. His health comes first, and whether another match actually happens will depend on how his recovery plays out after such a serious procedure.
Do you think PCO should attempt another wrestling comeback after three neck fractures and major surgery, or is this where he should call it a career? Let us know what you think in the comments.
