Could MVP's Career be in Jeopardy?

[A.J.]

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that current WWE United States Champion MVP has been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which is an abnormal accessory pathway in his heart discovered during a physical.

According to the report, it can cause an abnormal heart rhythm and increase the risk of a heart attack. WWE is using this diagnosis to tout the company wellness policy. The company held a routine cardiovascular test in San Jose, which is a twice a year policy of running on a treadmill and then taking an EKG to check the heart valves.

During MVP's test, they dected an abnormal pattern and he underwent treatment this past Monday explaining why he hasn't wrestled recently. More tests are scheduled to be taken next week to see if it was a success. WWE has an article up on its website about this situation featuring quotes with cardiologist Dr. Fred Feuerbach

This does sound really serious and I hope that means WWE will start to de-push MVP as he has been one of the few bright spots on Smackdown lately. I dont think they will de-push him but i do expect them to really keep an eye on him and look after as before and after matches. I guess it all falls on MVP as hopefully things dont get bad.

Thoughts?

 

[Lee]

“The provisions of the WWE Wellness Program potentially saved MVP’s life,” said cardiologist Dr. Fred Feuerbach, who oversaw the testing for WWE. “The accessory pathway is an extra electrical pathway in the heart, kind of like a short circuit. It can kick on and cause an abnormal heart rhythm, a very fast heart rhythm. It can result in a heart spontaneously beating over 200 beats per minute, and the pathway increases the risk for sudden cardiac arrest, which can equal death.”

According to Dr. Feuerbach, this condition isn’t always fatal; however, subsequent limitations after its diagnosis would have curtailed MVP’s budding career.

“You can’t predict who of any given group will be fatally affected. In general, however, those who have the accessory pathway shouldn’t be exposed to excessive physical activity, because they have a higher risk of fatal arrhythmia.”

Weeks ago, at The Great American Bash, Porter – like all WWE Superstars – was required to undergo mandatory cardio testing, as part of the company’s policy. Routine cardiac testing for WWE takes place every six months and consists of a Superstar running on a treadmill to the point where their heart rate rises above 150 beats per minute. Immediately following that, an echocardiogram – a test which uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart – is taken to look at the opening and closing of the heart valves. This process led to the detection of a Delta Wave, an abnormal electrical pattern on an EKG which suggests that a dangerous short circuit may be present in the heart. Upon the discovery, the U.S. Champion was immediately referred for further assessment.

MVP’s condition is most likely attributable to genetics; as an athlete, however, Porter’s body has compensated for the dysfunction, which is presumably why it has never bothered him before. In order to eliminate this hazardous condition, the U.S. Champion went to Dr. Feuerbach and underwent a precarious radio frequency treatment this past Monday – a procedure that is equally dangerous in that one in 1,000 individuals die during it. Next week, tests will be performed again to see if the procedure was a success.

“After we first picked up this abnormality, MVP was referred to undergo an EP (Electrophysiology) Study,” Dr. Feuerbach revealed. “In an EP Study, wires are put inside the heart that can map out the entire electrical system of the heart. When this was done to MVP, the accessory pathway was not only found, but doctors were able to perform what’s called an ablation to completely eliminate the pathway. It’s essentially curative, and a follow-up EKG can show that the accessory pathway is gone.

“From a cardiovascular standpoint, WWE’s screening plan is very aggressive, and is equal to or surpassing what’s required elsewhere,” Dr. Feuerbach added. “What this whole case proves is that the cardiovascular aspect of the WWE Wellness Program can work. It picked up a potentially fatal abnormality with MVP’s heart, and regardless of the fact that he may not have had future problems, we won’t have to find out the hard way.”

That's from the main WWE site and when I read itto me it seemed to be pushing forward the wellness programme as a success in this area which will answer criticism from the whole Benoit situation.

 

[Mad Metal]

First of all, I would like to comment how due to how the WWE is piratically forced to push the Wellness Program, thank God we know that MVP has something before we lose someone else prior to ever getting any help.

I hope this can be cured some how but I'm no doctor so I know very little about this disease. It's a shame because MVP was a very good wrestler that many thought would become a champion in the making.

 

[tnawwe2007]

in the second to last paragraph it says that: doctors were able to perform what’s called an ablation to completely eliminate the pathway. It’s essentially curative, and a follow-up EKG can show that the accessory pathway is gone. So it sounds to me that they fixed the problem and that he will still need to monitor it.

 

[a7xoff]

Well that's great news if the problem is fixed, but reguardless MVP, and WWE should keep a close watch on it. MVP is definatly part of the future of the WWE, or so it would seemat this point, and they really don't need to loose another young guy, better yet... The wrestling world doesn't need to deal with a loss of a young guy...

 

[The Bearded One]

It would be a shame if he was forced to stop wrestling. He has such a bright future. If he does have to stop wrestling, he should be a manager for somebody or something along those lines. It is nice to hear that it may be cured.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Initially I didn't believe it, when I heard JBL & Cole talk about the Wellness Program I just thought they were mentioning it, for the sake of it.

Hopefully it doesn't affect him. I'm sure WWE will keep regular checks on him. It would be a shame if it affected his career. Initially I was unimpressed. But since working with Benoit he's improved 100%.

 

[Shocky]

I could possibly see for the immediate future MVP being taken off of house shows and stuff like that. The man has talent, just god given talent in the ring. He has grown exponentially in the ring over the last year. I think that the WWE may take the US title off of him for now, and put him on a less strenuous schedule for the time being. Hopefully everything works out, because I think we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg with the career of MVP.

 

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

With his upcoming match at Summerslam against Hardy and this potential health problem, I wouldn't be surprised either to see Hardy take the belt off him and give MVP a little more rest. They know its safe in Hardy's hands because he's over with the fans just as much as MVP is and Hardy can feud with Finlay and a few others, so it won't be stale for a little while.

 

[The not-so Great Khali]

MVP is cured of his problem and it is not an excuse for the WWE to put the US title on someone else. It clearly states that during routine tests his breathing was a bit odd and they found and cured him of whatever it was that was bugging him (anyone else noticed MVP always wears a breathing plaster on his nose during his matches?). He will not be replaced for house shows as he is cured. He will compete on Smackdown next week, SNME and probably Summerslam.

 

[hbk&triple h]

It just really sucks that this has occured to him.He has so much great talent and has just gotten better and better since working with Benoit and has shown that he can work a great match.Hopefully they give him a less stressful schedule so he can try to fix things.Im hoping things work out because this is the beginning of his great career.

 

[justinsayne]

geez you all make it sound like he's dead, I don't really see this having that big of an effect on his career, his push will continue, and at the very least they may have him drop the title to Matt Hardy, which should make all Mattitude followers out there happy, and give MVP a little time off to rest up and fully heal from his heart issue, I really don't think that this isn't that common of a thing, so I wouldn't worry to much about MVP I think he'll be just fine

 

[ExtremeIronChef]

No doubt MVP has massive amounts of talent but it sounds as if he has been treated successfully and will be okay. Hopefully it doesn't come back even worse in the future.

 

[Hdog684]

MVP is cured of his problem and it is not an excuse for the WWE to put the US title on someone else. It clearly states that during routine tests his breathing was a bit odd and they found and cured him of whatever it was that was bugging him (anyone else noticed MVP always wears a breathing plaster on his nose during his matches?). He will not be replaced for house shows as he is cured. He will compete on Smackdown next week, SNME and probably Summerslam.

Umm...do you realize that not one single thing you just said is true? Literally, absolutely no truth in that entire post whatsoever. It's somewhat baffling. "His breathing was a bit odd"??? I'd love for you to quote where it "clearly states" that, because in everything I've read there is absolutely NO mention of his breathing anywhere. NONE. What we're talking about here has NOTHING to do with his breathing, it's a serious potentially fatal HEART problem that if left undetected would kill him. On top of that, if you could show any proof of your ludicrous claim that he is cured, that'd be great. Considering his doctors don't know if he's cured yet, I'd love to know how you know that. It clearly states that he underwent a procedure that is designed to cure the problem, and he will have to undergo further tests in the next week to see if it was successful.

Lmao..."his breathing was a bit odd" You must be talking about somebody else, not MVP.

 

[Freedom 35]

MVP is the only reason to watch smackdown these days and it looks like he will be ok and if everything works out like it should his push will continue and lead to eventually winning the heavyweight title.

 

[CoreyDavis]

His career as in terms of competing I wouldn't say is in Jeopardy, but you have to consider how this effects how he will be booked in the future. Would you put a person in a huge role or put a title belt on someone who has health problems and may need to bail out at anytime to attend to these problems? No, because you run up on what EDGE did and have to vacate a belt and alter scripts, something WWE doesn't like to do.

 

[Freedom 35]

His career as in terms of competing I wouldn't say is in Jeopardy, but you have to consider how this effects how he will be booked in the future. Would you put a person in a huge role or put a title belt on someone who has health problems and may need to bail out at anytime to attend to these problems? No, because you run up on what EDGE did and have to vacate a belt and alter scripts, something WWE doesn't like to do.

this is probably true they dont want to run any risk of having to change a storyline like with edge. i think the only way he will get into a huge role is if they are positive that hes is 100% ok and theres no chance that the problem will come back

 

[BooCocky]

MVP is basically the only reason why i watch Smackdown every once in a while. his arrogance is great, but anyways this is horrible that something like this has occurred to him. He is very good talent and his feud with Hardy is alright. I hope the WWE is going to be cautious, and it looks like they are this is very serious. i think he will be just fine and i dont believe it will have any effect on his career because they are being careful and dont want to take any risk. But in the long run i believe he will be competing at a high level. i just hope he doesnt over push it because any slight risk doesnt seem good. i just hope it doesnt have any effect in the long run of his life.