“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is on the mend after being hospitalized for a medical emergency this past weekend.
Duggan took to Twitter on Wednesday to reveal that was was experiencing a high temperature and severe pain while doing an autograph signing on Friday at the Glens Falls Fire Department. When his wife and the acting fire chief encouraged him to go the hospital, he was diagnosed with a perirectal abscess. The WWE Hall of Famer then underwent emergency surgery on Saturday to drain the abscess.
Duggan thanked the surgeon and staff at the Glens Falls, New York hospital as well as all the fans who wished him well.
Thank you to the @GlensFallsHosp, The Glens Falls Fire Department, The Glens Falls Nation Fund, and all of my fans and friends for their prayers and support!
HOOOOOOO! 👍 pic.twitter.com/sHYyOSTtj9— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@RealHacksawJim) September 12, 2023
In other “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan news, he surprised actor Matthew McConaughey on Wednesday’s episode of WWE’s “The Bump.” You can check out a video of the interaction below (18:43 mark):
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WWE Hall of Famer, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, recently experienced a medical emergency that led to his hospitalization. Duggan took to Twitter to share his ordeal, revealing that he had a high temperature and severe pain while attending an autograph signing event at the Glens Falls Fire Department. Concerned for his health, his wife and the acting fire chief urged him to seek medical attention. Following a visit to the hospital, Duggan was diagnosed with a perirectal abscess, which required emergency surgery to drain.
Expressing his gratitude, Duggan thanked the surgeon and staff at Glens Falls Hospital in New York, as well as his fans and friends for their prayers and support. The wrestling legend’s tweet included a picture of himself in the hospital bed, with a thumbs-up and his signature catchphrase, “HOOOOOOO!”
In addition to his recovery, Duggan made a surprise appearance on WWE’s “The Bump” alongside actor Matthew McConaughey. The interaction between the two celebrities can be viewed in a video shared on YouTube. Duggan’s appearance on the show added excitement to the wrestling community and delighted fans.
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“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan’s recent medical emergency serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking medical attention when experiencing severe symptoms. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in action in the wrestling ring soon.