As noted, WWE legend Vader will be undergoing open heart surgery on Monday, and hours before the procedure Vader spoke with Bill Apter about his current condition, the upcoming surgery and more.
You can watch the entire interview in the above video player.
On March 26, 2018 Leon “Vader” White will undergo open heart surgery. Bill Apter discussed this with him in an in depth interview taped March 25, 2018 at 7PM US Eastern Standard time.
Vader and his fans have been Tweeting about the procedure throughout the past couple weeks, and you can read some of his comments below:
#BigVanVader hope you’re good brother. No other wrestlers in the ring today are you. You’re the only reason I watch #wwe
— Jon Rye (@rye_jon) March 17, 2018
@itsvadertime Good luck 👍🏾 You’ll kick out of this! No qualifiers…The GOAT Super Heavyweight!
— The Ancient Mariner (@Anci3nt_Marin3r) March 25, 2018
@itsvadertime The greatest Super Heavyweights of all time. I met him when I had my first match in 95-96 in Troy,Tn. He took me over to the side and gave me a lot of advice super guy! Inspired to to wrestle.He is having heart surgery tomorrow. Let’s lift him up in prayer. pic.twitter.com/eHsb0wxyuU
— bbb (@bigbob322) March 25, 2018
Sending best wishes to the best big man in wrestling. #ItsVaderTime https://t.co/IBzvurE5Qs
— Eric Dorris (@Eric_Dorris1) March 13, 2018
MY HEART HAS SLOWED INTO THE THRITYS SAY ONE FOR ME!!!!!!!! [email protected]
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) March 22, 2018
Monday morning. Dallas, TX I am now having full blown Open Heart Surgery. They say it’s tough surgery to get through. Wish me luck I am gonna need it.
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) March 22, 2018