
A WWE Hall of Famer has undergone successful aortic valve replacement surgery after a recent health scare.
Afa Anoa’i of the Wild Samoans recently underwent surgery, with him entering hospital on May 9 to undergo a TAVR procedure to replace his aortic valve.
In an update from Afa’s WXW Wrestling Facebook page provided the update, noting that is recovering well and was discharged from hospital on May 11.
The post read:
On Thursday, our beloved patriarch Afa the Wild Samoan had a successful TAVR procedure to replace his aortic valve.
Yesterday afternoon he was discharged from the hospital! We’re all so grateful that this final hurdle has been passed!
Now he has more back rehabilitation to do, but our Pops kicked out again and is one of the strongest human beings in the world!
Thank you all for your prayers and concern!
We wish Afa a full and complete recovery from his recent surgery.
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