Contestant On New John Cena Show Tragically Dies

TMZ is reporting that a contestant on the Wipeout show that former WWE Champion John Cena is hosting has tragically died after going into cardiac arrest. Here is exactly what the site reported:

A “Wipeout” contestant is dead after being hospitalized following a go at the obstacle course … TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ … a male contestant needed medical attention Wednesday after completing the course, and he was tended to by on-site emergency personnel who then called paramedics.

We’re told the contestant was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Our law enforcement sources tell us they got a cardiac arrest call just before noon Wednesday, and medics on set had already started using a defibrillator on the contestant, who was experiencing chest pains after completing the course.

We’re told there are precautions and safeguards in place on set. For example, every ‘Wipeout’ contestant undergoes medical exams before participating. There are also 2 paramedics on-site, plus a safety producer and paramedic coordinator.

Wipeout was set to receive a reboot on ABC, with Nicole Byers and the aforementioned John Cena set to host the show. At this time, it is unclear how this tragic incident will impact things.

Everyone here at WrestleTalk would like to give their thoughts and extend their best wishes to the friends and family of this individual after his shocking passing.

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