Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Justin Credible has shared his personal journey toward recovery, revealing that he has maintained sobriety since last year. Speaking candidly about his past, the wrestling veteran opened up about his long struggle with substance abuse, a battle that began during his time in the spotlight as a professional wrestler.
In a heartfelt conversation on the Eyes Up Here with Francine podcast, where he reunited with his former on-screen valet Francine, Justin reflected on the challenges he faced during and after his wrestling career. He revealed that his addiction initially began with opioid use during his ECW and WWE days, a struggle that many athletes have also confronted amid the physical toll of their profession.
Justin credited WWE’s 2011 rehabilitation program and the use of Suboxone, a medication commonly used to treat opioid dependency, as pivotal factors in his recovery journey. He expressed deep gratitude for the program, emphasizing that it played a vital role in saving his life and helping him regain control over his health and future.
While he proudly shared that he hasn’t used opioids since 2011, Justin also admitted that the road to full sobriety wasn’t straightforward. He confessed to relapsing later with alcohol, demonstrating the complexity of addiction and the continuous effort required to maintain recovery.
Now sober since the previous year, Justin Credible’s story serves as both a warning and an inspiration. His openness about his struggles and eventual triumph highlights the importance of support, rehabilitation, and persistence in overcoming addiction — not just for athletes, but for anyone facing similar battles.
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