Justin Credible hospitalized after accident, seeks funds to go home

Former WWE and ECW star Justin Credible, real name Peter Polaco, said he was hospitalized after a car accident on Thursday night in Philadelphia and on Monday appealed on social media for money to return home, saying he did not have gas money or funds to pay tolls. Polaco, 51, wrote that he had been discharged from the hospital but was stranded and asked followers to direct-message him if they could help. He later asked for his message to be shared widely to reach potential supporters.

In his posts Polaco acknowledged reluctance to ask for assistance, writing, "I hate to ask. I know a lot of u have certain feelings about me," and saying he needed help with gas and tolls. He included images that appeared to show medical pads from hospital monitoring among the photographs attached to the message. He has not provided further public updates on his medical condition or whether he was able to return home.

Polaco rose to prominence in the 1990s as Justin Credible in Extreme Championship Wrestling and later performed in WWE under several gimmicks, compiling titles that include an ECW World Championship and multiple Hardcore Championship reigns. He has continued to appear on the...