Prayers up for Mongo.
Former WCW US Champion and Chicago Bears great Steve "Mongo" McMichael is in intensive care because of sepsis and pneumonia according to his wife.
McMichael is already fighting against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. McMichael was diagnosed with the disease in January 2021.
McMichael is best known to wrestling fans as a member of the Four Horsemen during his time in WCW and a commentator on WCW Nitro. He is a former WCW United States Champion. He also won a Super Bowl ring with the 1985 Chicago Bears.
He retired from the NFL in 1994 and joined WCW in 1995.
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