September 9 saw WWE Hall of Famer Jim Duggan hospitalized with an emergency surgery, as detailed by his wife Debra in the post across his social media platforms:
We want to thank everyone that came out yesterday as Jim was honored by the Glens Falls Firefighters Association and apologize to those that came after 3:30.
Jim was taken to the hospital and admitted yesterday evening. He had emergency surgery this morning and everything went well. We will reschedule tomorrow in Utica, MI for a later time. We welcome your prayers and we will continue to provide updates.Thank you,
– RealHacksawJim
Debra
Fortunately, positive news was shared by Debra on September 10 with this message:
The legend has a storied history. A comedic presence in the territories, Duggan soon became a star during WWF’s Hulkamania era, carrying a 4×4 plank of wood and the American flag while yelling his signature “HO!” cry. Across his career, Hacksaw has seen many accolades, one in particular being the winner of the inaugural Royal Rumble match. We wish Jim Duggan a speedy recovery.
