30-year-old star may have to quit pro-wrestling; says his mom's only kidney is failing and he will donate to her

A 30-year-old pro-wrestling star has revealed that he may need to donate his kidney to his mom as her only kidney was failing. The star, AJ Gray, shared the news on his Instagram Story.

AJ Gray has done quite well for himself on the independent scene and has wrestled for a long list of promotions. He has been wrestling for almost a decade at this point.

The 30-year-old pro wrestling star recently shared a heartbreaking personal update on his Instagram Stories. Gray stated that his mom's only kidney was failing and if she needed one, he would donate his kidney to her. Gray also stated that he may have to retire if he ends up donating his kidney to his mom.

Check out his comments below:

"Just got some really messed up news.... I'm not ok... But yeah.... My mom only kidney is failing and I dead**s don't know how to react rn..... Like..... What the f**k man.... As of this moment now, I am done doing deathmatches. If she ends up needing a transplant, I'm gonna be the one giving it to her. I'm not risking any blood-borne viruses or diseases. And if she ends up needing one, I may be done with professional as a whole... I'm a man first, nig*a second, wrestler third."

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AJ Gray has wrestled for more than 70 pro wrestling companies

At only 30 years of age, AJ Gray is a seasoned veteran of the sport of professional wrestling. He has wrestled for a whopping 77 promotions to date as per his Cagematch profile.

Some of the most notable promotions where Gray has wrestled are GCW, Black Label Pro, Beyond Wrestling, and RoH. He's receiving tons of well wishes from the wrestling community and his fans on social media.

The Sportskeeda Wrestling community sends its best wishes and love to AJ Gray during this trying time.

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