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Wrestler's Terrifying Collapse: 'Lucky to Be Alive'
22 Sep
Summary
- A former WWE star suffered a collapsed lung during a wrestling match.
- He described the event as one of the most frightening experiences of his life.
- The wrestler expressed deep gratitude for being alive and for timely medical help.
Former WWE Superstar Gurv Sihra, known to fans as Sunil Singh, is recovering after experiencing a collapsed lung. The 41-year-old wrestler sustained the injury over the weekend during an independent wrestling event in Lethbridge, Alberta. He began having trouble breathing after a match on a Pure Power Wrestling show.
Sharing an update on Monday, September 21, 2026, Sihra revealed he suffered a pneumothorax. He described the incident as one of the most frightening of his life, with ER doctors stating he was very lucky to be alive. The impact during a routine move led to the collapse of his right lung, causing him to gasp for air backstage.
Sihra, who has wrestled for nearly two decades, expressed his gratitude for his life and the support received from Pure Power Wrestling, the locker room, and his brother. He is now focusing on recovery, taking things one step at a time. His career with WWE, which began in 2016, concluded with his release in 2021.
