The Axl Rotten Story | A Pro Wrestling Documentary

This is the Axl Rotten documentary. Years of brutal pro wrestling matches, personal demons and injuries...witness the recovery of an ECW legend, who is currently confined to a wheelchair. Subscribe now ➤ TitleMatchNetwork.com
Chapter Selection (Please choose a topic)
00:07 Flashback interview
00:56 Axl needs spinal surgery
06:52 Thank you Chris Jericho
09:14 Dangerous matches
10:31 Axl's legacy
12:55 Mick Foley (Cactus Jack) Early WCW 1991
14:48 A young Paul Heyman
18:48 No-showing the ECW reboot
25:16 Tribute to the Fallen: Chris Candido, Bam Bam Bigelow, Louis Spicolli
32:25 Thoughts on Sunny (past and present)
35:38 Nancy Benoit Theory
40:04 The WWE Hall of Fame is a _______
43:05 Who is the toughest wrestler?
44:48 WWE Superstar breakdown
45:40 The Current state of TNA Impact Wrestling
46:50 "Paul Heyman was lying to us"
50:37 Sting's WCW and WWE runs
54:39 Should Brock Lesnar have beat Undertaker's streak?
57:25 CM Punk heads to UFC
59:30 I _____ NXT
01:01:31 Zack Ryder, Damien Sandow, Axelmania, Cesaro
01:03:25 John Cena
01:06:08 Kevin Owens
01:06:55 What's next for Axl
01:09:40 Orioles and Baltimore Riots
01:12:30 In Closing
Axl Rotten (fresh off his Talk is Jericho appearance) is in bad shape. He needs spinal surgery or he may never walk again. After working in a business with such an unusually high mortality-rate, Axl Rotten is fighting against the odds to live a normal life.
This in-depth exclusive from Title Match Wrestling (recorded June 2015) dissects the dangerous after-effects of pro wrestling. Filmed on location at the Anchorage Rehab Center in Salisbury, MD. We encourage you to donate what you can to help get Axl his life-changing spinal surgery: www.YouCaring.com/AxlRotten
Update Feb 5, 2016: We are crushed to learn that our brother Axl Rotten (aka Brian Knighton) has passed. Words cannot express how much you mean to us here at Title Match Wrestling. We will never forget the memories. Love you man.
This Axl Rotten Documentary was created, conducted & produced by Title Match Media LLC. It is our exclusive property.
Title: Axl Rotten Documentary
Recorded: June 6, 2015
Location: Salisbury, MD - Anchorage Rehab Center
Cast: Axl Rotten (Real name: Brian Knighton)
-1-Cam shoot w/ Sony EX1, h4N Zoom Mic
-Post-edits were made in the Title Match studios via Premiere Pro CC
-Music: None
Credits:
Executive Producer/Editor: Telly Bistis
Camera/Lighting/Audio: Omar Abilmona

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TitleMatchNetwork.com Chapter Selection (Please choose a topic) 00:07 Flashback interview 00:56 Axl needs spinal surgery 06:52 Thank you Chris Jericho 09:14 Dangerous matches 10:31 Axl's legacy 12:55 Mick Foley (Cactus Jack) Early WCW 1991 14:48 A young Paul Heyman 18:48 No-showing the ECW reboot 25:16 Tribute to the Fallen: Chris Candido, Bam Bam Bigelow, Louis Spicolli 32:25 Thoughts on Sunny (past and present) 35:38 Nancy Benoit Theory 40:04 The WWE Hall of Fame is a _______ 43:05 Who is the toughest wrestler? 44:48 WWE Superstar breakdown 45:40 The Current state of TNA Impact Wrestling 46:50 "Paul Heyman was lying to us" 50:37 Sting's WCW and WWE runs 54:39 Should Brock Lesnar have beat Undertaker's streak? 57:25 CM Punk heads to UFC 59:30 I _____ NXT 01:01:31 Zack Ryder, Damien Sandow, Axelmania, Cesaro 01:03:25 John Cena 01:06:08 Kevin Owens 01:06:55 What's next for Axl 01:09:40 Orioles and Baltimore Riots 01:12:30 In Closing

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

We are crushed to hear that our brother Axl Rotten has passed. Thank you for everything you did for Title Match Wrestling over the years. Thank you for having the courage to share your story with the world. Thank you for being one of the most genuine and insightful people to ever exist. The world will be a little colder without you in it. You will not be forgotten, my friend. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you for the memories Brian.

[@speedanchor2781]

+Title Match Wrestling Awful news. Wrestling is so depressing sometimes.

[@beergutplays]

It absolutely broke my heart when I read about this yesterday evening. But it's good to know he's in a better place now

[@mgoebel12]

+Title Match Wrestling And thank you for the wonderful tribute. I wonder if Brian should not be checked for CTE after all his years in the ring. Peace, my friend. No More pain.

[@bobjones3074]

+Mike Goebel I think he would rather be alive

[@jmac9327]

thank you Axl we love you and your memory will live forever!!!

[@jkemple47]

Axl is the coolest dude, he's a raven and o's fan, a kiss fan, a ICP fan, and one of the best wrestlers of all time. People often think of ECW and remember the Dudley's and new jack and whatever, but it took guys like axl to help make that magic.

[@jeffdecker627]

I first met him in 1990 in Dundalk, MD at an indy show. I got to know him over the years, he was SOOO damn kind. Unfortunately I live 1 mile from the McDonalds he died in...everytime I go in there I think of him. Truly miss him.

[@gasexotic8823]

Did he really od on the floor?

[@briansickboy]

​@@gasexotic8823yes in the bathroom

[@stevew6910]

RIP , You brought a lot of smiles to ECW fans

[@smhgaming3259]

i knew him personally. for a few years in Riesertown maryland at the library every day he would be there on his fb before he died , RIP i miss ya buddy

[@granddad6689]

Poor guy was living in his car.

[@Hakysak89]

Ugh. Fucking terrible.

[@MSH786]

Stephen Hummel, are you talking about Reisterstown, Maryland in Baltimore County?

[@MrJbmee1]

I met Axl many times at Maryland Championship Wrestling events from 1998-2000 and he was very cool to talk to.He did some crazy things in the ring.I give him respect what he did In the ring.

[@freestaterevolution]

You know, even though Axl is physically at his worst, he looks more alive spiritually than he has in years. As a recovering heroin addict (11 years), I can see Axl is clear headed, and sober. I'm praying for you Brian- you're story isn't finished!

[@jamiemitchell5583]

D. Designs he died of a heroin overdose

[@killaseason82]

D. Designs God bless u bro n congratulations

[@mattyb567567]

death is only common if you relapse

[@akadvcyoubeezy6748]

Sober? Dude died of an heroin overdose

[@freestaterevolution]

@@akadvcyoubeezy6748 I know so bad- I actually wrote that when he was sober, in a place trying to get himself physically back together. Relapse is a bitch!

[@gravedancer96]

Rest in peace, Brian. Things may not have gone the way that they should, but your story will still help many people overcome their demons in one way or another. It has definitely helped me along the way. Your legacy will live on in the lives that are saved through your story. We'll all make sure of that. Rest easy, friend.

[@Turk_2023]

He is a pretty well spoken dude for being in that shape. I can't really talk with severe back pain, it takes my breath away.

[@shiro182]

I feel so guilty he went through all that and ultimately gave his life just to entertain us. The part about not wanting to lose his job or get replaced really got to me. I wish he never had to do those hardcore matches.

[@thegorillaposition7778]

One of the realest men ever in the business. He was like a big brother to the guys in the room, and helped a lot of people without taking credit... myself included. Someone told me abut this video and I had to see it... Thank you for producing it. He had his issues, but you will NEVER find a nicer person. Godspeed, buddy. We miss you everyday.

[@beergutplays]

I've watched this Atleast 3 times and it is a great view, I wish axl would of conquered his demons, but Atleast he is not struggling anymore. Rest easy friend.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Will Tonkin Well said. Thank you brother.

[@beergutplays]

+Title Match Wrestling I wish you guys would cover more of stories like this, it could help someone, axls story helped me.

[@scottwarren77]

@@beergutplays 🤔

[@MrDuneedon]

I've always held Chris Jericho in very high regard -- and it doesn't surprise me at all to hear that he's been in Axl's corner all along. Best of luck to Axl in his recovery.

[@McRemmyBaby]

Seems like Jericho is there for everyone

[@Saynt614]

Thank God Foley stopped when he did...

[@crussthasnipegod2864]

Foley also didn’t have substance abuse problem. Which is where a lot of the old school guys probs stem from

[@Mr.JaysBigAdventure]

@@crussthasnipegod2864 Yeah… the pills, coke, and heroin catch up with them more often then not:(

[@akadvcyoubeezy6748]

Look at Terry Funk

[@VeinySausage]

I’m here 6 years later and Foley looks like he’s 70 at 57

[@jDawgGreyWolf]

RIP Brian Knighton 21/4/1971 - 4/2/2016

[@starkreactor82]

I loved 90's ECW..... looking back the damage that was done to their bodies and minds is sad.

[@ericg1100]

I dont know what happened to many EVW Wrestlers, im not as familiar with ECW. Are there other examples from that period

[@kingflame81]

It really is. Fighting tears watching this and what they (especially ECW wrestlers) put their bodies through for out entertainment. God bless ALL of them for what they did for us.

[@VeinySausage]

It’s crazy how fast time goes by and all these ECW guys get old and die smfh swear ECW wasn’t that long ago

[@TheCodedtestament]

I had the honor and privilege of meeting him in 2007 at this KYDA Pro Wrestling show at the Fair Grounds in Manassas, Virginia. He was really cool and signed an autograph picture for me that I still have to this day. I told him my middle name was Brian and he was like, "my name's Brian!" A genuinely nice guy who will truly be missed.

[@doctorevil7740]

RIP Axl. I was hopping that he would recover from his back problems so I donated him 50 $ to aid him to pay a surgery. Really sad that he passed away.

[@Firetrainer60]

RIP Axl. And for the rest of you, dont do drugs. His career could have been bigger with a clear head.

[@philipjohnson9913]

For guys like him, he put himself thru a lot of physical pain. To find a temporary fix they resort to drugs to keep themselves going. It's sad & as fans enjoying what they do in the ring, we don't always think about what they go thru personally. RIP Axl.

[@TJV83]

mo facko maybe as a booker or a writer

[@fredfuchs7525]

Drugs are fine in moderation just like everything else

[@marccuomo2295]

Come back to this every few years…. RIP man…. No one knows whatever anyones struggle is or what caused it….. be kind to people and help who you can, when you can….

[@greenfrog2533]

AXL and many others wrestled for little money and gave us a million memories, i was never a big fan of hardcore and i mean the hardcore AXL wrestled but damn i respect him as a performer, excellent video much praise

[@easye46]

RIP Axl.. he did it because he loved it.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+easye46 So true. He loved every one of his fans.

[@taproductions4377]

+Title Match Wrestling I remember one of your other interviews with him a couple years ago called Axl rotten tells all. before the interview even started he said "thank you so much for letting me do this interview. let's get right into it. I want all my fans to hear what they want to know" genuine guy.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

TAProductions Yes! He loved his fans so much and was always so grateful for the opportunity to tell his story. Thank you for watching my friend!

[@CutThroatJuggalo]

Title Match Wrestling i thought easye46 was talking about the heroin...

[@B.K.-Rhodeazy]

Great interview. As a 25 plus year fan of wrestling I can say I've got mad respect for guys like Axle Rotten. Dedicated his life and heart to entertaining US, THE FANS. Thanks for the interview. RIP Axl Rotten.

[@bretsgirl196]

What an open and honest interview. Definitely one of the best wrestling documentaries ever.

[@Dennis_Frey]

So crazy how his wrestling style coincided with his lifestyle.

[@johnliberty3647]

Without Axl Rotten I never would have seen my favorite all time wrestler… Mass Transit

[@redlady8296]

I used to have such a crush on this guy back in the day. I hate to hear he’s passed away. He’s not kidding about that lumbar nerve pain and numbness. I had to deal with the same thing.

[@kpocketz2163]

Rip Axel, thank you for the personal memory you gave me as a 19 year old kid at a trailer park in Delaware. You and i getting our asses beat by 3 11 yos in basketball outside the show is still something i look back on fondly. You were so kind when you didn't have too be.... Thank you again as a 34 year old. Sorry you left too soon

[@frompdiggity]

One of the better interviews I've ever watched. Very in depth answers to all the questions. Best of luck on your recovery and I hope your rehabilitation goes well.

[@LooseCan88]

Poor Axel, he seemed to have some peace at this point.

[@stickypool]

Very articulate and interesting guy to listen to. I hope his recovery continues to go well.

[@bitw2001]

Shame to see him like this, hope he gets the surgery & hopefully get back on his feet again.

[@bitw2001]

+siCfr3ak83 7 month's later and now we've come to him passing away at such a young age :( Hope he has found peace now.

[@craigstrachan]

enjoyed this video.was a fan of axl rotten and it's a shame that he never made it bigger than he did because it's obvious that he has a mind for the business. glad that he's getting better and he's over his demons. definitely pulling for you axl. get well and god speed.

[@BadLuckLuke]

3 years and some days since we lost that great wrestler and man due to addiction. He chose the hard path, using his body violently, only to entertain his fans. Should he chose differently, he could now be easily working backstage stuff and be happy with associations like AEW's creative team because he was sooo clever... We miss you big fella!!!

[@oldschoolm8]

Great interview guys. I think Axl is expressing exactly what real, longtime wrestling fans think of the business. I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Jez Creed Agreed. Really appreciate the kind words too, thank you for checking us out!

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

I have pretty much the same as axl had, how he describes the pain is dead on, it hurts that much, i met him years ago ( both of us were standing back then) my friend intruduced me to him, ended up chatting for around an hour!, most of it was just about aches and pains, music and everyday shit!, ive heard people say bad stuff about him, but he was nice to me, no "bigging himself up" no arrogance or talking down to me. Wrestling lost a good'un when he died. R.I.P AXL.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

HellBilly Austin Thank you for sharing this. I hope your pains are much more manageable now. Still miss Brian he was a good friend to us for so long.

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

Title Match Wrestling my pain is under control, i just have to know my limits, if i push my luck and do too much- 2weeks bed rest. I just take it a day at a time. Ive been around the scene in the uk for years, ive never been in the ring, i dj'ed at shows and sound engineer at some, my main job was drive my mates around the country, they were a tag team. Ive met quite a few arseholes along the way, but also some great blokes who i got on well with, brian was on the good-guy list!. I may go to a few shows soon as i have'nt seen most of the scene for 5 years and im getting txt's about going to a show, to create chaos back stage!!( in a good way!). Il may be make some vids soon telling storys of chaos on the road( most are very funny!). Now gonna sub to your channel, ive been away from the scene for far too long. Great vid. All the best matey!.

[@insidewrestlingtruth]

I got to meet axl back in 2013 at iwa midsouth he was the nicest dude i ever met in this business

[@CGoody564]

The last video saw he was cutting a promo on ian for iwa midsouth against ian rotten... I thought he was doing OK. It's such a shame; it kind of makes me feel guilty about loving what guys like him did

[@chamroeunhoeut5572]

Cory Goodman p

[@jDawgGreyWolf]

insidewrestlingtruth true he seems cool as f#ck is Axl Rotten even a gimmick lol hes himself inside and outside the ring, you cant beat that! definatly someone I could have a beer with! ....(or a coke)....(the drink!)

[@mikeruben9601]

isnt true he and ian didnt get along in real life

[@CGoody564]

Mike Ruben Yeah. Ian was horrid for the industry; couldn't work or wrestle, blading in plain sight. garbage. Nothing like Axl

[@notch7751]

Why would anyone dislike this; this was cool

[@bobsmith87688]

Not surprising at all. It was obvious watching ECW in the 90s that there would be hell to pay down the road for the crazy stuff a lot of the wrestlers were doing.

[@taproductions4377]

32:27 that was really sad Axl just shaking his head so dissapointed in himself

[@deanarupe73]

It's so sad. All that he did to entertain us and to continue his love for wrestling. I hope the people who say wrestling is fake see this. It may be scripted but the pain they go through is real. The blood and broken bodies are real. To bad Axl passed. At least he isn't in pain anymore. R.I.P Axl. Thank you for the memorable matches. Chris Jericho is one of my favorite wrestlers and even more now after seeing how much he tried to help Axl.

[@e.e7627]

Rip Axl. We lost the wrong Rotten.

[@jamesforsyth3643]

It sees like it's always the good people who die young

[@SheikOfShake]

Yeah, Ian is a worthless fuck with blood on his hands.

[@fredfuchs7525]

You ain't lying

[@DoubleDash28]

What did Ian rotten do? I just looked him up and it said he just recently won a Nobel Prize for a book he wrote lol...

[@lilkingspade]

@@DoubleDash28 seriously?

[@bigbadbatfleck7442]

R.i.p. Axl. I saw This documentary late last year. He had a great mind for the business and more people should see this. I was too young to watch his work in ecw. But he definelty made his mark along side the hardcore legends. Thank you axl

[@sirdrdunk]

I went to high schoolwith this dude he was a freshman and I was a senior he had a love for wrestling then. The next time I seen him was like 2011 maybe I walked in the store and recognized him struck up a conversation about high school and us being in the same class shook his hand and went on RIP brother

[@daleowens2966]

Axl rest in peace we will always remember you

[@wafe107]

RIP Axl you will be always remembered by the fans of ECW as a legend

[@davidcoleman9317]

I ran across this video. It blew me away. I started Brian in wrestling. Joey Maggs ,Jim Leon and myself trained him in a gym on North Avenue. I was kind of hesitant to get him trained because he was only 16 at the time but he kept coming back to train. He was a little chubby guy but he had heart. I talked Joey and Jim into it and he went on to do great things. The drugs took over and I did not see him for a long time. But he called me two weeks before he passed away and we had a long conversation about his life and career . He was doing well then staying in Indiana with Ian but he came back to Baltimore and I got a call from MCW owner Dan Mcdevitt that he had just passed that morning. I could not believe it but it was true. I will forever miss my buddy. Brian you were a good friend to me. I'm sorry for what happened to Axl. But Brian was a good dude R.I.P BRIAN KNIGHTON.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Really appreciate you sharing this. He always spoke so highly of you guys. Brian was a major part in our company's growth early on and we have you thank for helping train him. He is greatly missed - RIP Brian

[@davidcoleman9317]

@@TitleMatchWrestling Your very welcome. I look forward to sitting down one day with other to do something to celebrate his life in some way. He was much more than a wrestler that died while on drugs. He was a special dude to me. Miss him everyday

[@DoodlesPlaysGames]

just watched the whole thing from start to finish on my phone. really great documentary

[@Hisnameisroyperez]

Lol I ended up doing the same thing cuz it was so good I didn't want to Interrupt it

[@MrBelmosan]

One of the best shoots I've ever seen.. good stuff. He is on point in regards to ECW and Vince.

[@TJV83]

It's sad that Axl died, he seemed like a very intelligent and nice person. Are there any more interviews with him?

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

He was definitely very intelligent & a really good guy. ..sorely missed. I recommend watching the original shoot we did with him, I think you'll enjoy it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpDOnn54qKacbdU

[@speedanchor2781]

Rest in peace, Axl Rotten.

[@georgewilliams1470]

I was attending a ECW show in Reading Pa years ago and Tommy Dreamer and Brian Lee were fighting thru the building and out on the street outside.My friend and I were watching and we turned to go back inside and there was Axl we must have talked for 15 minutes and you couldn't have met a nicer guy and you could tell that he was a fan of wrestling also.

[@mgoebel12]

Hey Brian, keep up the good work my friend!

[@NoOne-lg6kl]

You have a very good channel! Thanks for your efforts! The last time I saw Axl was in Barbed Wire City. R.I.P Axl

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Sean Nonya Really appreciate you sir - thank you for watching!

[@jonathanturbide2232]

Good luck to Axl...and the nurse is super hot!!

[@Allen7]

RIP Axl...thank you for all good wrestling memories

[@TheVirajster]

I am in tears for this gentle soul.....wish I could have helped rehabilitating him...he would have been an inspiration. To me he IS inspirational. Fly Axel.....you are loved.....sorry to sound flaky. Just so sad...

[@WOWSuperheroes]

That's some extreme stuff!

[@SuperMastodon]

RIP Axl Rotten. One of my favorites, really makes me sad.

[@cdaudrey]

What a great performer. I hope all works out for him.

[@realsitu6602]

Very Good , Very Well Said , A Honest Perspective , Lord Bless You In A Good Way Axl Rotten Every One Should This Wrestling Conversation

[@aswarrior6365]

I wish ECW was still around today. He was right all long. Modern day wrestling is no longer wrestling but just a tv show.

[@playab2954]

Wrestling has always been a TV show bro

[@madseason5614]

I seen Axl and Balls wrestle in South Bend indiana, they destroyed the table where you bought the snacks!

[@dboot90]

Rip axl 😢 it was seriously a privilege to meet him and lance storm... honestly two of the nicest guys I've ever met

[@TheVirajster]

Very sincere person...& intelligent. Prayers to you dude. God gave you a reason to outlive the others....you will make it. Thx for uploading....

[@CutThroatJuggalo]

TheVirajster you credit God? No wonder he died a short time later from heroin..

[@Stonymoj]

God is a concept my friend

[@mosesmelo5535]

CutThroatJuggalo idiot athiests. Nothing came from nothing and nothing. Yeah...makes perfect sense. Stupid

[@mosesmelo5535]

Stony420 death isnt.

[@jonk2924]

Got home from work and watched this all while eatin n havin a beer. Very cool to hear all the stories he had coming from his point of view. Great interview. RIP

[@WZ912]

great interview

[@jimmytate7587]

I am so sorry to hear about his passing...I feel so sad about the fate of so many of these guys that have given me and so many others so many enjoyable hours and then they finally come to this sad pass.

[@insidewrestlingtruth]

love this good stuff guys

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

insidewrestlingtruth Appreciate you checking us out!

[@bigrube420ify]

I've always enjoyed watch all work

[@jimmytate7587]

I sympathize with axl and would like to see him fully recover. I can tell him though that his type of injuries are not endemic to wrestlers. they occur to the average guy with sometimes little cause. I am married to a woman whose ex was a referee and small time wrestler in the 60's in Sacramento and local areas. She said what is fake about wrestling is that the match wimmers are predetermined and many of the moves are choreagraphed. The moves and falls, leaps, slams and other actions are really done and they many times go wrong. These guys are truly super-athletes and I enjoy them. I am 70 and love to see the matches when they come to my area.

[@TrapTV2]

unfortunately he has passed

[@mikeruben9601]

most of the moves are improvised

[@jimmytate7587]

+Mike Ruben Of course they are Mike, Noone denies this. But what is often forgotten is that you or I or most of the people in the world could not duplicate these moves. Yes the falls, throws, hits, and other moves are choreographed, but the action even though planned and practiced still take skill, strength and toughness. Do we watch an action movie and comment....."Thats a planned out thing, I could do better?". No, we watch for the escapism and just the pleasure of watching guys and gals flying through the air, hurling heavyweights around and slamming them down.....just enjoy them

[@bobjones3074]

You are a cool old guy.

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

Rest in peace dude. Axl and Balls were 2 of my childhood heros.

[@jeremycashwell2005]

Im saddened to hear that you passed.R.I.P brother

[@erik.713]

I definitely wasn't expecting this. RIP Axl

[@dary0097]

RIP Big Guy , Thank You for all those Great ECW Memories

[@SleestakLightningYT]

"Eddie died because he was abusing steroids. Does that make him any better than Chris?" YES.

[@faithfultheology]

Eddie died from overdose of oxy and alchool but steroids didnt help he was found in hotel room with beer and pills everywhere

[@fucker661]

Accicentally killing himself > murdering your family so yes

[@afattori316]

@brad hoke seriously? Steroid abuse can't kill you by itself? Your a fool sorry. Steroids cause hardening of arteries that leads to heart attacks, don't talk out of your ass.

[@RAPSNINO]

Nancy did it!

[@jamiethompson1008]

Steroids DO kill. They make muscles bigger and your heart is a muscle. Your heart is not supposed to be enlarged. That's why all these wrestlers with great bodies end up dying from heart attacks.

[@jodyadle7130]

Awesome interview! I love this man. I agree with everything he said.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Jody Adle Thank you for checking it out! Will definitely pass your message along to Axl.

[@jodyadle7130]

Title Match Wrestling please do. I love this guy. He was the reason I watched ECW. Tell him I said hi and I hope hes doing better. :)

[@FreakzRitual]

One of the best interviews I have seen I really hope he gets his spinal surgery if I was rich I would pay for it I miss the Real ECW

[@dafloresfamily1398]

Rip Axl. great documentary, wish when I was a kid I had a chance 2 go 2 a ecw pay per view. I love 2 hear or see a Mike Awesome Documentary

[@sergio900059999123z]

Rip man😭 God 2016 is starting in such a bad way

[@AbhiDrakeForscythe]

Rest in peace, Axl Rotten. Keep blessing us from above.

[@Chrizownsyou]

Love his interviews

[@KilldozerD575A]

RIP Axl I went back last night and watched a bunch of your old ECW matches this was real sad to hear

[@mt4201981]

@AxlRottenEcw sent me here thanks again for sharing your story

[@TheJJWA]

That was a very good interview that leaves me amazed at how these guys don't intuitively understand that the crazy stunts and spots they're doing are going to lead to long term health complications. But I suppose the combination of being young and (relatively) famous, the lack of job security, and in this case drug addiction, don't lend themselves to much looking forward.

[@jenmorales9656]

My husband and i are happy we found this video especially my husband he grew up watching Axl,RVD,Dreamer all those guys and listing to this really got him. Everything Axl said in are opinion was the 100% true and my husband said he would love to sit down with Axl and just let him talk and just listen so with that we wish Axl the best and a full recovery. thank you

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

jennie garrett That means so much to all of us Jennie, thank you for sharing! I'm sure Axl would love to hear from you and your husband @AxlRottenECW

[@gguolo]

What a wicked interview. Rip

[@auntemmyd1604]

I grew up going to local Baltimore Shows seeing Axl and a ton of others as well as my older Bro getting his hands as many wrestling tapes that we could! As I grew up he would come into some of the Bars and Restaurants I worked at or went too! He was a nice guy and wanted it so bad he could taste it! You could tell it was his life! We def miss you Axl!!! 💜

[@chrisdenton3097]

The life of a wrestler is just absolutely insane. But I respect that life style 100 percent.

[@Hisnameisroyperez]

15 minutes in so far. I'll be watching all night

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

mediabaron69 Awesome - hope you enjoy! Please let us know how you liked it.

[@PLISSTRONG]

Wow after watching this documentary all I gotta say is #ThankYouAxl and other wrestlers for putting your bodies on the line for our entertainment

[@bklynking707]

and when New Jack got at Vince for killing wrestling ppl called him an asshole for it and Vince is God and all that. cmon now EVERYONE who knows and breathes "wrestling" can see the shitty state WWE "sports entertainment" is. like AXL says its jus another TV show. this interview tho is pretty damn good and insightful. was always a fan of the old ECW, waiting up til like 1 or 2 am to watch it! Great interview

[@captainbaseballbatboy7915]

Axl was a huge staple of ECW! WWE gives him to recognition when it comes to the history of ECW, which is a damn shame. He could get you hype when he was on the mic and like Raven said he was the most underrated workers in the biz and it's a shame he couldn't get passed the blood and guts gimmick. He seems very down to earth in most shoots I've watched and it saddens me to see a true hardcore icon of wrestling in this state.

[@justinlawrence7756]

One of my my favorite wrestlers in ECW I always have a place for Axl Rotten in my heart I was devastated when i found out he passed away RIP Axl

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

RIP

[@aaronouttercooch2267]

Crazy... Rockin the O's shirt,Hun...RIP

[@isjones2112]

He busts on Sunny for going back to drugs and then dies in a MD's bathroom.

[@obitosenju4767]

Great documentary rip axl rotten

[@kingslowbrafas292]

Axl and I used to always talk about Kiss after ECW shows. Great guy, I miss him.