Posted By James Walsh on 06/27/26


Former WCW star Missy Hyatt revealed she was involved in a serious car accident on June 2. The wrestling legend shared the emotional update on Instagram, disclosing that she will soon undergo surgery and currently has no one to care for her during recovery. Hyatt stressed that the crash was not her fault and confirmed she had not been drinking. The news has sparked concern among fans for the trailblazing veteran.

“I’m gonna turn off the comments on this post. I just wanna update some people. I usually do not share this kind of stuff … I was in a bad car accident on June 2 and I’m gonna be needing surgery soon. Some people will send their condolences. Other people will laugh and make fun of me. It wasn’t my fault I had not been drinking I do not drink, but I have nobody to take care of me afterwards and I doubt I will find anyone between now and then I’m not sure when surgery is.” – Missy Hyatt

Born Melissa Ann Hiatt, Missy Hyatt is a true pioneer in professional wrestling. Debuting in 1985 with World Class Championship Wrestling as the glamorous manager of John Tatum, she quickly gained fame for her fiery personality and intense rivalries. Later, she would secure the first guaranteed contract for a woman in the UWF, have a brief WWF run, and become a major star in WCW, managing the Steiner Brothers and Rick Rude while also serving as a commentator. She continued working in ECW and on the independents, cementing her legacy as the original “First Lady of Wrestling.”