I didn’t/don’t know much about Axl Rotten, but have been getting into the old ECW stuff and decided to give this a listen.
(as per usual, I skip the first 15 minutes to just get to the interview)
His story is so, so sad, top to bottom. Worth listening to to really hear about some of the real-life effects of how “the business” works, including the pressure to do stuff just to keep your spot, and how what he’s best know for (hardcore bloody garbage matches) is something he never actually liked or wanted to do.
Heartbreaking stuff, tho, be prepared. Thankfully it sounds like he’s clean and working out his current medical issues with a positive mindset. But still. Yikes.
There’s a youcaring page for helping with his current medical expenses, btw: http://www.youcaring.com/brian-knighton-361288
http://podcastone.com/pg/jsp/program/episode.jsp?programID=593&pid=511903