Omos, standing at a remarkable height of 7-foot-3, faces criticism regarding his performances in WWE. Critics question his bookings with major performers like Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 39. However, Omos’ journey to WWE almost came to an abrupt end due to health complications.
During his freshman year of college, Omos underwent two brain surgeries to address a tumor that had the potential to cause cardiac arrest or blindness. In addition, he also had three rare conditions: acromegaly (the same condition as Andre the Giant), gigantism, and partial Cushing’s disease. Omos revealed these medical conditions on the “Out of Character” podcast. These health records raised concerns for WWE, and they almost refused to sign him, especially since Omos was financially struggling at the time. As a result, Omos values every opportunity presented to him, regardless of its size.
Reflecting on his health scare, Omos told CBS Sports, “It put me in a state where I truly appreciate everything that I am given and everything that I do. I have a passion for life and I understand that tomorrow is not promised. It gives me the perspective of appreciating the loved ones around me and the moments that I experience. I make sure that I enjoy every single moment.”
Omos acknowledges the significance of his achievements in WWE, including winning the tag team titles in Tampa alongside AJ Styles and facing Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 39. He expresses gratitude and emphasizes the importance of not taking things for granted.
The path to WWE superstardom differs for each athlete. Omos’ journey began when he signed with WWE in January 2019, and he made his Monday Night Raw debut 17 months later. By October 2020, he was teaming up with former world champion Styles. Despite facing criticism for his in-ring skills, Omos remains motivated by the industry and strives to improve.
Regarding the criticism he faces, Omos said, “I realized that I just need to go and perform for me, obviously, as long as the live crowd enjoys it. I see everything online and on the Internet. It strikes the core sometimes. But at the end of the day, all you need to do is go out there to perform and make them shut up. It’s as simple as that… I see screenshots from various journalists and interviews. I use it as motivation to go out there and perform.”
