Joe Putignano 's career as an acrobat has left him in need of surgery . The former professional wrestler was injured when he fell from a trapeze during the performance on Saturday night and suffered serious head injuries that required emergency brain surgery. A four-step pain management plan has been put in place for the contortionist .
Joe Putignano 's career as an acrobat has left him in need of surgery . Putignano is a recovering addict and fears pain meds after surgery will lead to a relapse . A four-step pain management plan has been put in place for the contortionist .