AEW’s Big Bill: 4 Years Sober and Thriving

One big thing: AEW star Big Bill celebrates 4 years of sobriety

AEW wrestler “The Redwood” Big Bill recently opened up about his journey to sobriety in an interview with “Barstool Rasslin,” revealing he’s been sober for four years and counting.

Key points:

• Big Bill will celebrate 5 years of sobriety around Super Bowl time next year.
• He describes his past alcoholism as “horrendous.”
• The wrestler feels he has a “second chance at life” and his career.

Why it matters

Big Bill’s story highlights the ongoing struggle with addiction in professional wrestling and the positive impact of sobriety on both personal and professional lives.

By the numbers

• 4: Years Big Bill has been sober
• 5: Years of sobriety he’ll celebrate in early 2024

What they’re saying

“I mean, my career, you know, ups and the downs, and now, I’m definitely on an upswing. I feel like now I have a second chance…not just at wrestling, but a second chance at life,” Big Bill told “Barstool Rasslin.”

The big picture

Big Bill’s openness about his struggles with addiction and his journey to sobriety could inspire others in the wrestling industry facing similar challenges. His success in AEW while maintaining sobriety demonstrates that it’s possible to overcome personal obstacles and thrive in professional wrestling.

What’s next

Big Bill continues to be a part of Chris Jericho’s “Learning Tree” stable in AEW, recently scoring a trios victory on “AEW Dynamite” alongside Jericho and Bryan Keith.

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