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Jake Atlas Says WWE Saved His Life By Getting Him Therapy
In light of the tragic passing of Daffney this week, people are once again taking a look at mental health in wrestling, with WWE reportedly sending a memo to talent stating mental health services were available.
In a post on Twitter, recently released NXT wrestler Jake Atlas noted that he took advantage of those services and WWE likely saved his life by providing them.
He wrote: “I certainly don’t want to make this about me but this is important to speak up about. WWE paid for 6 months of my therapy & quite literally saved my life. Not everything is what it seems. People who are truly suffering from mental illness learn how to to hide it well. Reach out.”
I certainly don’t want to make this about me but this is important to speak up about. WWE paid for 6 months of my therapy & quite literally saved my life. Not everything is what it seems. People who are truly suffering from mental illness learn how to to hide it well. Reach out. https://t.co/APc4Z3FdUV
— 𝗝𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗦 (@kennymarquez) September 2, 2021