Wrestlers who asked their fans for money – The best professional wrestlers double as TV stars, and the public at large knows all too well how wealthy the top TV stars of the world can be. However, the average pro wrestler is far from a millionaire, and that includes even those who have reached the top of the mountain and worked for Vince McMahon’s WWE.
More..
- 25 sure signs your girlfriend is a wife material – See this now!
- 15 people who climbed the fence at the Zoo and what happened to them (With Pictures)
- Here are the 5 richest Nigerians according to latest Forbes List – See how much they have!
- 10 photos of Nigeria’s youngest kings teaching us how to have swag – They are ballers!
Once a wrestler’s career starts winding down in the ring, they may find themselves without any source of income at all, and the sad reality is that a shocking number of wrestlers have in any way prepared themselves for retirement. Luckily for these struggling superstars of the past, the Internet has created a multitude of websites where people experiencing financial strain can ask the world for help. While these wrestlers may not have saved any money during their time in front of the cameras, their fanbase hasn’t forgotten the amazing things they did in the ring. Sometimes they are willing to help out if the star needs money fast, and if they explain themselves in a concise manner.
With all of this in mind, it would be fair to point out that there are pros and cons to how easy it is for wrestlers to ask their fans for money these days. While many of the wrestlers we’re about to discuss desperately and genuinely needed help with medical or personal issues, some wrestlers have been accused of taking advantage of the public’s kindness by asking for donations for some questionable causes. Keep reading to discover which wrestlers actually need your help, and which ones simply want your money, with this list of 15 superstars you never knew had to ask their fans for financial assistance.
12. Kamala – Can No Longer Work Due To Diabetes
Hindsight is 20/20, and it can be hard to frame the Kamala gimmick as anything other than a racist caricature some 30 years after the wrestler named Jim Harris was at the peak of his fame. Regardless of the connotations behind the character, the fact remains that Kamala was a main event caliber star for several years in WWE, and longer than that in smaller territories throughout the south.
Kamala engaged in high profile feuds against legends like Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Jerry Lawler, and The Undertaker, and though he never won any major championships, his name will forever be etched in the legacies of those talents and indeed wrestling history in general.
Not long after his days in the ring were over, Kamala learned he was suffering from diabetes and was forced to undergo a double amputation, leaving him without legs. Due to the amputation, Kamala has found himself completely unable to work. He was already suffering financial straits, which were only made worse by his health problems. A GoFundMe page was created in his name in 2014, with the results thus far already reportedly lifting the spirits of the previously destitute athlete.
Discussion about this post