Ben Askren released a video statement after his double lung transplant, revealing significant memory loss and multiple near-death experiences. He was hospitalized in late May due to severe pneumonia, initially treated in Las Vegas, then transferred to Wisconsin. Askren stated he has no recollection of the period from May 28 to July 2. He expressed gratitude towards the support he received from the wrestling community, which motivated his recovery and motivation to help others. He noted that he has gained strength and weight during his recovery.
"I only died four times, where the ticker stopped for about 20 seconds. That's not really going to help, you guys knowing that. But I got the double lung transplant, I made it out to the other side of it."
"I don't remember anything from May 28 to July 2. No recollection. We'll kind of go through it all... It's like a movie. It's ridiculous."
"The love I felt from everybody... in a way, I got to have my own funeral. The outpouring of love from the wrestling community was just amazing."
"I'm more motivated to keep getting back and to do what I can and help out the best I can."
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