Christy Hemme releases research on health risks in pro wrestling

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Christy Hemme releases research on health risks in pro wrestling
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Former WWE and TNA wrestler Christy Hemme published an 11-page report on September 26, 2026, highlighting the occupational hazards faced by pro wrestlers. The report details correlations between neurodegenerative diseases and heart problems contributing to a high death rate among wrestlers. Hemme's findings suggest that 68 percent of wrestlers face greater mortality rates compared to the general public, primarily due to repeated head trauma, stress, and performance pressures. She emphasizes the need for the wrestling industry to reevaluate health standards and worker classifications.

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  • •Hemme's report ties deaths of 500 wrestlers to health issues.
  • •142 wrestlers died from cardiac-related problems.
  • •The report advocates for better health recognition and compensation.
  • •Hemme links repeated head traumas to heart and neurological disorders.
  • •The wrestling industry is urged to change health and worker classifications.
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  • 6:16 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE Star Christy Hemme Shares Research Paper On Hazards Of Pro Wrestling
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Former WWE and TNA talent Christy Hemme puts words on paper in her 11-page report, documenting pro wrestling and its occupational risks.

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