Former pro wrestling giant battling health issues

Retired wrestler Jorge Gonzalez, who wrestled as El Gigante in WCW and Giant Gonzalez in WWE, is living in Argentina and is battling serious health issues. The 43 year-old former basketball player is wheelchair bound and uses a dialysis machine to treat his diabetes, according to FIBA.com. [Thanks to Dot Net reader Ryan Huff]

Powell's POV: The story notes that the Argentina Basketball Federation recently donated appliances for his home, clothes, and medication. Here's hoping WWE hears about the story and lends a helping hand.