Gabe Kidd discusses mental health struggles during NJPW tenure

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Gabe Kidd discusses mental health struggles during NJPW tenure
Summary

Gabe Kidd, a two-time IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, reflects on his mental health challenges while wrestling in Japan during 2022. In a recent episode of "Talk Is Jericho," he described experiencing a psychotic episode, which led to his hospitalization after his mother called the police. Following his return home, he sought support from former NJPW executives but faced management changes that influenced his career trajectory. Kidd has since transitioned to AEW, where he is preparing for his first Anarchy in the Arena match this Saturday at Full Gear in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • •Gabe Kidd recalled mental health struggles in 2022 while in Japan.
  • •He experienced a psychotic episode that required hospitalization.
  • •Kidd sought support from NJPW leadership during recovery.
  • •He officially joined AEW in March but still appears for NJPW.
  • •Kidd will compete in his first Anarchy in the Arena match at Full Gear.
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  • 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Gabe Kidd Experienced Psychotic Episode During Tail End Of NJPW Run
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The current two-time IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Gabe Kidd recalls his mental health struggles in 2022 while living and wrestling in Japan.

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