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Impact Wrestling exec Scott D'Amore tweeted the following:
Every wanted to be able to do more? This is your chance.
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) November 23, 2020
Anybody who donates to Melissa’s cause in the next 48 hours I will match dollar for dollar. Every dollar you can spare has double the value.https://t.co/bk7lZQ7HaB
And to keep me honest the total was $11,246 when I posted this
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) November 23, 2020
Coates, who worked for former WWE developmental territories OVW and Deep South Wrestling but is best known in recent years for accompanying former ECW World Champion Sabu to the ring as "Super Genie" in Impact Wrestling as well as countless other independent promotions was forced to undergo an amputation of her leg just below the knee according to a GoFundMe Campaign launched recently to assist Coates with medical expenses.
The GoFundMe Campaign notes:
"The Super Genie" Melissa Coates is a trailblazer in the world of professional bodybuilding and pro-wrestling. Throughout the 90's, she competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding, placing highly in their Ms. Olympia and Ms. International events. Due to her success, she was ranked 9th in the world in women's bodybuilding. Melissa was featured extensively in fitness magazines, including Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Muscle Mag, Muscular Development and Iron Man.
After retiring from bodybuilding, Melissa Coates trained with Hall of Fame pro wrestler, Killer Kowalski. She would later compete in the WWE and throughout the independents. Melissa currently performs as "The Super Genie" and manages legendary pro wrestler, Sabu. They perform for various pro wrestling companies across the globe .
Recently, Melissa was experiencing excruciating pain in her left leg. She was quickly admitted to the Emergency Department at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, where doctors observed several artery blockages in her leg. Despite several procedures to save her leg, doctors observed that the blockages were spreading. Doctors determined that these blockages were life threatening. Thus, doctors had no choice but to perform life-saving surgery, requiring the amputation of her left leg from the knee down. As a result of this medical emergency, she has incurred substantial medical bills and will be out of work for an indefinite amount of time as she rehabs her injury. She is currently in great pain but she remains positive.
We are therefore asking for any donations to help "The Super Genie" Melissa Coates during this difficult time. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Over the course of her pro wrestling career, Coates has worked for New Jersey's WSU, Dory Funk Jr.'s Funking Conservatory promotion in Florida, Georgia's NWA Anarchy and many other groups.
PWInsider.com continues to send our best wishes to Coates. If you would like to assist with the GoFundMe Campaign, click here.
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