Colby Corino has had well known issues with substance abuse over the course of his career.
The son of Steve Corino recently spoke with WU Online for a new interview and discussed the time he had a contract with NJPW canceled after overdosing on heroin. It’s worth noting that Corino has been clean for nearly six years now.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On the contract being canceled: “So in December of 2016, I overdosed on heroin, and when they came to revive me, I had all my drugs around because I just passed out when I overdosed. So they revived me and arrested me. So then I got arrested, I spent a few weeks in jail, and New Japan, they canceled my contract because they don’t want a drug addict [working for them]. Very fair to them. Not trying to be like, ‘Oh my goodness, these people….’ No, that’s exactly what I would have done in that circumstance too. I had a very big problem. Even after that, I still messed up, and I got arrested a few more times. But now we’re at a point where I’m coming up on almost six years clean. It’s not a cloud over my head anymore. I just feel like a regular person now that’s living life, but it’s always something that you can never forget.”
On how he stands with NJPW now: “I couldn’t tell you where I stand with them, unfortunately. I don’t think they really want to talk to me all that much right now. But what I can say is that a few weeks ago, I got to wrestle Rocky Romero. Rocky Romero is basically the American ambassador for New Japan. He does a lot of the communication and office stuff between them. He’s very trusted by the Japanese office. When I got my deal, he was one of the people that put his name on me and helped me out. So when I wrestled him, I was able to apologize to him and I was able to try to make those rights wrong. I made sure I was clear that I’m not trying to get a job because I’m not even sure if I could go there. I’m contracted with the NWA. But person-to-person, I felt like I wronged him, and I just needed to man-to-man apologize to him. So hopefully there’s no bad blood, but I’m not sure you’ll see Colby Corino in a NJPW ring any time soon, as much as I would love to see that happen.”
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Colby Corino Opens Up About Substance Abuse and NJPW Contract Cancellation
Colby Corino, the son of professional wrestler Steve Corino, recently spoke about his struggles with substance abuse and the consequences it had on his career. In a candid interview with WU Online, Corino revealed that his contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) was canceled after he overdosed on heroin. However, he also shared that he has been clean for nearly six years now.
Corino’s overdose incident occurred in December 2016 when he was found unconscious with drugs around him. He was revived and subsequently arrested. Understandably, NJPW decided to cancel his contract as they did not want to employ someone with a drug addiction. Corino acknowledges the fairness of their decision and admits that he had a significant problem at the time. Despite the cancellation of his contract, he continued to struggle with substance abuse and faced further arrests. However, he has since turned his life around and is approaching six years of sobriety.
When asked about his current standing with NJPW, Corino admitted that he is unsure where he stands with the promotion. He believes they are not particularly interested in communicating with him at the moment. However, he recently had the opportunity to wrestle Rocky Romero, who is considered the American ambassador for NJPW. Romero played a crucial role in Corino’s initial deal with the promotion and helped him out. During their match, Corino took the chance to apologize to Romero and make amends for his past actions. While he is contracted with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and unsure if he can return to NJPW, Corino hopes there is no bad blood between him and the promotion.
Corino’s story serves as a reminder of the challenges individuals face when dealing with substance abuse. It highlights the importance of seeking help and making positive changes in one’s life. Despite the setbacks he faced, Corino has managed to overcome his addiction and is now focused on living a fulfilling life. While his future with NJPW remains uncertain, his journey serves as an inspiration to others struggling with similar issues.
In conclusion, Colby Corino’s interview sheds light on his past struggles with substance abuse and the impact it had on his career. It also highlights the importance of addressing addiction and seeking help. Corino’s story serves as a reminder that with determination and support, it is possible to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.