Matt Cappotelli's Battle with Brain Cancer Takes an Unfortunate Turn

As many fans are well-aware, former WWE Tough Enough winner Matt Cappotelli was originally diagnosed with brain cancer in 2006, shortly before he was set to debut on WWE's main roster from Ohio Valley Wrestling, which was a WWE developmental territory at the time. Although it ended his in-ring wrestling career, he did have successful surgery to remove the cancer in 2007 and had been in remission until this year. Back in July, Cappotelli revealed through his Facebook that he had been diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, which is the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer.

The cancer has a very low survival rate. Most people will only survive for a little over a year after the diagnosis. Only about 5% of people diagnosed will survive for five years or longer. Matt's doctors were able to remove roughly 90% of the tumor, but the other 10% is considered to be too close to his brain stem for them to try to operate on it. At this point, his condition could be described as terminal.

WDRB based out of Louisville, Kentucky has posted a story about the latest development in Matt's battle with cancer. Although the outlook seems bleak, Matt continues to try to fight the cancer, and he also tries to work out on a regular basis and keep his body in the best condition possible. He also wears a device on his head called an Optune, which helps to prevent the cancer cells from spreading.

Matt gave the following comments about his current condition:

"Though it seems unfortunate, I want it to be portrayed as a story of hope ... unending hope," Cappotelli said.

"People say I'm strong but I'm not strong I'm weak, GOD is strong," Cappotelli said.

"The first time was shock, but this time it kind of took the wind out of my sails," he said. "Every year you get past cancer and into remission you get more comfortable that you're beyond it."

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Matt with his battle against cancer. Anybody who wishes to donate can do so by clicking here.

We at WrestlingNewsSource.com wish Matt the absolute best of luck in his battle with cancer. Matt has shown tremendous inner strength throughout the duration of his fight against cancer and continues to do so even after his latest diagnosis. He has the love and support from the wrestling community, and he needs it now more than ever.