Rob E Dangerously Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 via 1Bob: http://www.1wrestling.com/news/newsline.asp?news=19078 Former WWE , WCW and ECW wrestler Perry Saturn will make his wrestling return after suffering a very serious injury this past April. This was a very serious, and private situation, which he did not want public until he was able to recover. We are proud to announce that he has recovered, and will return to the wrestling ring on Sept 17th for USA Pro (Jamaica, NY @ The Amazura Concert Hall). In April of 2004 Perry Saturn was driving his girlfriend to work when he heard what he thought was an argument next to a vehicle. When he approached the vehicle, he saw two men trying to restrain a woman as they were raping her. Without hesitation, he grabbed both men off her, and started fighting with them. As he was able to get the woman free from her attackers, he felt a burning sensation in his neck. He thought originally it was a cut stemming from a punch. However, he learned soonafter he was shot three times in the neck with a 25 caliber handgun. Perry Saturn now has a steel plate and 3 stainless steel screws where his C-5, C-6 and C-7 vertebra in his neck were badly injured. The good news is that after a very tough and extensive amount of physical therapy and training, he is able to return to wrestling. When you think about it, it's amazing he is even alive, or even able to walk! Unfortunately, we learned that he did not have medical insurance, and has incurred quite a bit of medical expenses. I'm sure if needed, the wrestling community will open up their arms and assist if the expenses become overwhelming. As far as his attackers, one man was arrested for attempted murder and rape. That case is still ongoing. No word if the other individual was arrested as well. On behalf of everyone here at Wrestling-News.com and USA Pro Wrestling, we are very proud of your actions, your determination to recover, and your instinct without thought to risk your life like you did. On the USA Pro Wrestling message board, we have opened a thread for anyone that would like to leave a message or comment for Perry. He will be reading them on the board. CLICK HERE to post a message now. If anyone would like to send a private message via email, you can send them to [email protected] and the messages will be forwarded to Perry. Thanks for reading. Frank Goodman - Anthony DeBlasi USAProWrestling/Wrestling-News.com Damn.. that's pretty freaking heroic. I don't know how many of us can really claim that we'd do the same. Damn. Best of luck Saturn.
LucharesuFan619 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I'm sure if needed, the wrestling community will open up their arms and assist if the expenses become overwhelming. Absolutely. This is unfortunate to hear. I have a lot of respect for Perry after reading this.
Guest Samurai Johnny Frankenstein Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I don't know how anyone could have anything but the utmost respect for Perry after this. He's a true hero.
Jingus Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 Well, he is a former Army Ranger after all. Those boys don't fuck around when it comes to heroics.
cynicalprofit Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I don't know how anyone could have anything but the utmost respect for Perry after this. He's a true hero. Mike Bell still might not.
1234-5678 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 Perry was one of my favorite guys in ECW and WCW. I always thought it sucked that WWE misused him so badly. Anyways, it will definitely be cool to see him wrestle again, maybe 3PW will bring him in so I can see him live. And maybe Vince will hear about this story and take advantage.............
PLAGIARISM! Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 As my old username suggested, he was my favourite wrestler. Good for him, and get well soon.
Steviekick Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 Wow. Saturn really is a hero. I'm amazed that he's recovered so quickly. He rocks! It's a shame that things like this and when Jerry Lynn saved the kid from drowning while he was injured never get media exposure. The only time you see wrestlers in the news is when they are in trouble.
Guest Real F'n Show Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 Guys like Saturn, Lynn, and Bam Bam Bigelow truly are guys that I respect the most in wrestling.
Guest Coffey Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I used to really like Saturn. Especially his anti-Flock run in WCW. His new tattoo's, to me, killed his look, wrestling wise. However, you can't deny that he's a good man outside of the ring. In the ring, Saturn has talent. That's a lot more than most people on the Indies can say...the spot monkey high flyers that is. I guess that explains Saturn leaving TNAW out of the blue....
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 This isn't even a wrestling thing for me, dude took three shots in the neck and spine to save a rape victim. He should get the utmost respect. I'm sure the wrestling community will take care of him.
Guest bort Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I wonder how much he has left in the tank at this point, i wouldnt want to be messing around wrestling if half my neck was reconstructed. Hopefully Saturn has gotten past some of his problems because the last few times I saw him it looked like he was stoned out of his mind and he was really weak in the ring
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I think Perry did use to party a lot. My first 'internet handle' was incidently Saturn in 96 and 97. He used to be my favourite as well. I've always had a soft spot for all 4 radicals, so I wish him the best.
1234-5678 Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 This isn't even a wrestling thing for me, dude took three shots in the neck and spine to save a rape victim. He should get the utmost respect. I'm sure the wrestling community will take care of him. I wouldn't put so much faith in the "wrestling community" if I was you.
Guest SUPERHBK Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 Can someone explain to me what exactly Jerry Lynn did and why Bam Bam was mentioned. What heroic things did they do? Thanks!
Guest Samurai Johnny Frankenstein Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 While I don't know about Lynn, I know BBB saved three kids from a burning building, suffering 3rd degree burns in the process
Guest Real F'n Show Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 Jerry Lynn saved a kid from drowning.
Steviekick Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 BBB saved a kid or two from a fire, and wound up getting really badly burnt (3rd degree). If it wasn't for him, they would have died.
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