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WWE Mini-Documentary Highlights Mike Kanellis' Past Painkiller Addiction And Recovery

Wrestling
Carlos Toro Oct 10, 2017 1:15PM

WWE has released a mini-documentary regarding SmackDown star Mike Kanellis and his addiction to prescription drugs for the past three years. 

The documentary, which goes in-depth into the timeline of Kanellis' drug history, features Renee Young interviewing Kanellis and his wife Maria. Mike explains his issues when facing drug addiction and Maria said she was unaware that Mike was even suffering from addiction until it was revealed to her.

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The documentary references an Instagram post that Mike published a couple of months ago, which can be seen below, in which Kanellis goes public with his past issues. Mike recently kicked his addiction out of his life and expands on his efforts to try to help other people with similar issues.

 

This picture was taken this year. It symbolizes my decision to get clean from an addiction to prescription drugs. A problem I kept hidden from my wife, my family, my friends, everyone. It has haunted me for almost 3 years, ever since I dislocated my knee cap. It really started to spiral out of control this past year and a half. I almost lost everything. Finally I decided I couldn't keep hurting my wife or myself this way and I was going to get my life back. This picture was my way of making my beautiful wife laugh, during one of the most difficult times in our life. Without her, I would be lost. She is the strongest, toughest woman I know. She has been my rock and my reason for fighting. She has been with me every step of the way and I'll say it again, I would truly be lost without her. It feels so incredibly wonderful to have my life back and to focus on what truly matters. Life has never been better, and everyday is a blessing. I wanted to write this as a symbol of hope, to anyone who is battling addiction. It can strike anybody, in any place, at any time. It does not discriminate. It can and will take everything from you. If you are struggling, please don't give up hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, you are not alone. I have your back. #thereisalwayshope

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The video also features Mike's recovery and how his life has turned around as of late, including the recent announcement that he and Maria are expecting a baby. The nine-and-a-half minute documentary can be seen in the video above.

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