3-time Champion reflects on life changing anniversary in WWE

A former WWE Superstar has shared a heartfelt message ahead of tonight's episode of RAW in Indianapolis. There are two Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat matches scheduled for tonight's show.

TJ Wilson, formerly known as Tyson Kidd, has not competed since a dark match against Samoa Joe in 2015. He currently works backstage for the company as a producer and is married to WWE RAW star Natalya in real life.

The veteran took to his Instagram ahead of WWE RAW to send a message to his surgeon on the ninth anniversary of his spinal fusion. The 43-year-old was injured taking a Muscle Buster during the match nine years ago and credited doctor Juan Uribe for saving his life:

"9 years ago today, @thejuanuribe performed a c1-c2 spinal fusion surgery that saved my life. His expertise in this area is second to none and I can never thank him enough for giving me a second chance to live my life to the fullest. He’s the best of the best," he wrote.

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WWE star Natalya hilariously apologizes to TJ Wilson after revealing her wrestling crush

Natalya recently shared who she has a crush on in the professional wrestling industry and humorously apologized to TJ Wilson following the reveal.

Speaking with Sportskeeda Wrestling's Emily Mae in an exclusive interview earlier this year, the veteran shared that she had a crush on NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi. She then apologized to her husband before saying that everyone was allowed to have crushes:

"I'm excited. I wanna wrestle everyone," Natalya said. "Listen, I would love to have a match with Tanahashi if I could. I know it's crazy and I came from left field, but I've always had this huge crush on Tanahashi. He's just so good. It's his confidence. It's his presence. It's the way he holds himself. He's so good. Sorry, TJ [TJ Wilson, Tyson Kidd's real name], I just said I had a crush on Tanahashi. But, listen, we're allowed to have little crushes! But the way he performs, he's the best. He's The Ace." [3:41 – 4:23]

You can check out the interview below:

TJ Wilson and Cesaro were a tag team in WWE back in the day and the duo captured the WWE Tag Team Championships. Cesaro is now known as Claudio Castagnoli of the Blackpool Combat Club in All Elite Wrestling.