GoFundMe Started For Former WWE Developmental Talent Melissa “Super Genie” Coates After Leg Amputation
Former WWE developmental talent Melissa Coates has struggled as of late.
The former bodybuilder turned professional wrestler, these days best known for managing ECW Legend Sabu as The Super Genie, recently hit hard times when she hospitalized back in October and found out that arteries supplying blood to her left leg were obstructed by blood clots. Unfortunately doctors were unable to save the leg and doctors were able to make a live saving amputation. Unfortunately in these times, Coates is dealing with loss of income and is looking for help.
A GoFundMe has been started for the star, who has also had stops with NWA Anarchy and various other independent promotions, where it seems that stars such as Deonna Purrazzo, John Morrison and Taya Valkyrie, Ryback, Shane Helms, and others have donated over $14,000 of the $50k goal they hope to reach. If you’d like to donate, you can click here for the GoFundMe.
“The Super Genie” Melissa Coates is a trailblazer in the world of professional bodybuilding and pro-wrestling. Throughout the 90’s, she competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding, placing highly in their Ms. Olympia and Ms. International events. Due to her success, she was ranked 9th in the world in women’s bodybuilding. Melissa was featured extensively in fitness magazines, including Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Muscle Mag, Muscular Development and Iron Man.
After retiring from bodybuilding, Melissa Coates trained with Hall of Fame pro wrestler, Killer Kowalski. She would later compete in the WWE and throughout the independents. Melissa currently performs as “The Super Genie” and manages legendary pro wrestler, Sabu. They perform for various pro wrestling companies across the globe .
Recently, Melissa was experiencing excruciating pain in her left leg. She was quickly admitted to the Emergency Department at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, where doctors observed several artery blockages in her leg. Despite several procedures to save her leg, doctors observed that the blockages were spreading. Doctors determined that these blockages were life threatening. Thus, doctors had no choice but to perform life-saving surgery, requiring the amputation of her left leg from the knee down. As a result of this medical emergency, she has incurred substantial medical bills and will be out of work for an indefinite amount of time as she rehabs her injury. She is currently in great pain but she remains positive.
We are therefore asking for any donations to help “The Super Genie” Melissa Coates during this difficult time. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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