Chris Bey update: Rehab process begins, Ace Austin releases statement

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TNA wrestler Chris Bey has begun the rehabilitation process following emergency neck surgery after an in-ring accident at last Sunday’s TNA Impact TV taping.

The promotion announced the news Thursday, stating the former Tag Team Champion will remain in Detroit, Michigan, “with multiple daily rehab sessions under the direction of specialists. He continues to show daily improvements that bring a smile to the face of those around him and Bey himself.”

Bey sustained the undisclosed injury during a match with Ace Austin against The Hardys in Detroit. Austin has remained there to be with Bey along with other family, friends, TNA wrestlers and management.

Austin gave an update on Bey as part of TNA’s statement:

“I was in the ring with Chris when the incident occurred last Sunday and I’ve been by his side ever since. It was just as normal as anything we’ve done in the ring thousands of times. Everything was alright until it wasn’t. Each moment is precious and I’m cherishing every moment I’ve had in the ring and around the world with Chris, and every moment I have by his side right now. There will be a lot of hard work ahead, but we don’t know any other kind of work. Chris won’t be alone for any of this. He’s going to be surrounded by love and support from every single one of us. The road to recovery is going to be easy as ABC.”

The company also provided all the different ways fans can contribute to Bey including a GoFundMe, an auction, a special t-shirt, and more.