Nathan Gaines Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Hackensack, New Jersey- In an official state released by Online Championship Wrestling, former EX Division and CCW Heavyweight Champion Nathan Gaines surname Sean Anderson has been released after an week stay in Hackensack Hospital. In his farewell appearance at OCW's biggest event Wrestlution VI in Miami, Florida Gaines was attacked by returning wrestler Wesley Adams Poe who had recently been released from jail. While no word has been reported for the seemingly pointless attack, we have learned details as to why the hospital stay was so long. In 2008 at an OCW Pay-Per-View event Summercide, Gaines was engaged in a serious battle with then rival and current brother-in-law Matt Wilson. In a brutal cage match Gaines was suplexed off of the cage and landed awkwardly on his back. After missing 4 months after back surgery, Gaines returned to active competition despite undergoing Foraminotomy. This type of surgery involves a widening of the nerve passage in the lower back to reduce pinched nerves and disc damage. Gaines was able to resume his career but had to change his wrestling style. However, after years of risk taking moves and intense blood thirsty rivalries, Gaines' back pain began to spread to the upper spine. While attempting to say goodbye to the fans of Online Championship Wrestling, Wesley Adams Poe delievered what appeared to be a standardized cutter, however Gaines did not move afterwards and had to be carried out on a stretcher. Gaines had reported numbness in his arms and legs and was closely monitored and tested while at the hospital. While undergoing tests it was revealed that Gaines had suffered from Grade 4 Spinal Stenosis. The seriousness of this injury steams off of the Foraminotomy and was worsened after the brutal move delievered by Poe. Gaines was released but was taken home by his wife and child in a wheelchair. It is presumed that with physical therapy and a possible additional surgery Gaines will be able to resume normal functional use of his arms and legs however, wrestling is most certainly been ruled out for this former wrestler. In a statement from OCW Chairman and owner Jaysin Sensation, he stated "Nathan Gaines has been a hard worker for this company for many years, and we wish him a quick recovery. Nathan has always been a family man and I'm sure it is very important to him to be able to spend time with his child without the use of a wheelchair. OCW stands behind his recovery and we thank him for his years of service". We were unable to get a response from Wesley Adams Poe, however we did receive a quote from a long time friend of Nathan Gaines', current wrestler Jacob Trance. "Gaines has always been a great friend of mine outside of the ring, and to see him carried out on a stretcher was a wake up call to all of us in the back. Success and health in this business is fleeting and it's much more important for him to be able to walk around with his son than it is to seek revenge on Poe and risk paralyzation". In an interesting statement, the newest member of LOTUS and former ally Leonheart responded "Gaines, just like anyone else who stands in the way of LOTUS got what he deserved". Tune into Riot this week to see if a response from Wesley Adams Poe will be deliever Edited May 10, 2011 by Nathan Gaines Leonheart isn't the LOTUS leader 4 LocoNY911: I hate you with every fiber of my being just looking at your name makes me want to strike my monitor
Patolomai Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Great piece. I wouldve liked to have seen this as a spotlight of some kind though. http://images2.layoutsparks.com/1/202284/rose-pedals-falling-animated.gif
Tiberius Dupree Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Leon isn't the leader of LOTUS. Matsuda is. anyway, this was awesomely sad. Man you should bring in an alt and return lol. Gaines may be retiring, doesn't mean you have too. "You either die a hero or live long enough to become Nate Ortiz" - Drago Cesar "Let me make myself clear: you work for me. If I tell you to fight Blaine, you fight Blaine. Hell, if I tell you to fight a lion, you WILL fight a lion and still thank me afterwards for giving you a job." - Mr. Sensation
Jacob Trance Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Leon isn't the leader of LOTUS. Matsuda is. anyway, this was awesomely sad. Man you should bring in an alt and return lol. Gaines may be retiring, doesn't mean you have too. Nathan Gaines will not be truly retired for as long as he's in my heart. I mean uh... Fuck... This sucks?
Ashley Barker Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 The Wonderman is sad to see Nathan Gaines, and he hopes that the original multi-racial superstar has a speedy recovery.
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