I was in so much pain I could barely feed my cats - now I'm back as a pro wrestler

British pro wrestler Jamie Hayter suffered severe back injuries in 2023 that left her in constant pain and unable to perform basic tasks like feeding her cats. This debilitating injury kept her out of action for a year, leaving her feeling depressed and uncertain about her future in wrestling. However, Hayter believes the experience gave her a new perspective on the sport, helping her approach wrestling with a more mellowed-out mentality and a better understanding of what truly matters.

Now, she's back on the road, performing in two shows at Glasgow's OVO Hydro arena and AEW's biggest event of the year, All In, at Wembley Stadium. Hayter says her ADHD diagnosis, which she received in her late twenties, has been helpful in coping with her injury, as she understands her brain better and can focus intensely during matches.

Despite the challenges of being neurodivergent, Hayter is optimistic about her future in wrestling and hopes to see more women's wrestling featured in major events.