By Fernando Quiles Jr

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A former WWE talent who was once involved in a major storyline endured a serious health scare. Michael Tarver, a former member of the Nexus faction, revealed on his X account that after taking himself to the ER, he was informed that he was having a stroke. Tarver expressed gratitude after getting the help he needed on time.

Last night I was told I was having a Stroke , I dont EVER emote , I dont EVER “Sell” as we say in the Wrestling Biz where I spent 20 years of my life. I told nobody, until I was forced to last night. I had a 202/114 blood pressure reading and the few people I told right before… pic.twitter.com/durmOaough— Monster Tarver (@MonsterTarver) October 8, 2025

“Last night I was told I was having a Stroke,” Tarver wrote. “I don’t EVER emote , I don’t EVER ‘Sell’ as we say in the Wrestling Biz where I spent 20 years of my life. I told nobody, until I was forced to last night. I had a 202/114 blood pressure reading and the few people I told right before taking myself to the ER. I am still processing all of the weird emotions I’m being overcome with but the sun came up and so did I. Thank you Jesus.”

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT – JANUARY 28: A WWE logo shines from the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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Michael Tarver’s WWE History

Tarver first joined WWE in 2008, signing a developmental contract under the FCW banner. Tarver was first seen by a wider audience as one of the bodyguards for Floyd Mayweather’s “WrestleMania 24” match against Big Show. In 2010, Tarver performed as a contestant during “NXT’s” initial launch.

Tarver would soon be a part of an invasion angle on WWE TV. At the conclusion of the June 7, 2010 episode of “Monday Night Raw,” Tarver and the rest of the “NXT” contestants interrupted the main event between John Cena and CM Punk. The Nexus group attacked Cena, Punk, and other WWE personnel, such as Justin Roberts, who was a ring announcer for “WWE Raw” at the time.

The Nexus angle was praised in its early stages for being something new on WWE programming. Tarver suffered a groin injury several months after his debut on the main roster. He was returned to action for FCW and was then featured in numerous backstage segments on “Raw” and “SmackDown.” Tarver never got back in the swing of things, however, as he was released from his WWE contract in 2011.

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