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Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Butterbean's sex addiction hell that his wife 'knows all about' but he couldn't stop
While Butterbean's battles with obesity since retiring from boxing are well documented, the pugilist also faced a completely different fight against sex addiction stemming from past rejection Butterbean was able to overcome a sex addiction during the peak of his career, highlighting the battles that the Atlanta-born boxer fought outside the squared circle. The now 58-year-old skyrocketed to fame through his unique four-round boxing matches in the 90s, compiling an impressive record of 77-10-4 with 57 knockouts. Tipping the scales at between 300 and 400lbs each time he stepped into the ring, fans far and wide were amazed by his heavy hands and his Goliath stature, as he folded opponents with ease during his heyday. But it wasn't all plain sailing for the pugilist, who admits that some of the world's most dangerous heavyweights weren't the only battles he faced during the peak of his career. That's because Butterbean, who was born Eric Esch, was faced with an addiction to sexual intercourse in the past. Speaking exclusively to Mirror Fighting via Lucky Energy, Butterbean said: "It was pretty bad. I've been married for a long time and I've always loved my wife, but that was something that I've always had trouble getting over. "Now, I'm good. I'm confident in myself now. I don't have that problem. I'm a good boy now." Butterbean has previously explained that his addiction stemmed from rejection and being picked on in school due to being overweight, never being asked out for a date. Thankfully, he has since overcome his addiction and has been happily married with his wife, Libby Gaskin, for years. In a separate interview with The Hannibal TV, Butterbean explained: "I mean my wife knows about it so I can talk about it freely, but it was bad. I've overcome that - I mean kind of like, 'Boss, you just got to quit doing it.' Now I'm proud to say I've been very loyal. I mean, I haven't gone out chasing it. I'm good now." Sex addiction isn't the only battle outside of the ring that Butterbean has had to face, however. After retiring from the sport of boxing in 2013, Butterbean's weight continued to rise, to the point where he was bed-bound for a year and needed a wheelchair to move around, weighing more than 500lbs He was also weighed down by depression as a result of his limitations. Speaking about his darkest hours, he said: "When you can't walk and you can't walk into the store and get something to drink, you do get depressed. I was in bed for almost a year, not got out of bed, just to go to the bathroom. And I ate in the bed. I mean, I didn't even leave the bed." However, after finding self-belief, Butterbean shed more than 200lbs thanks to a strenuous yoga routine and with the help of WWE superstar, 'Diamond' Dallas Page. He explained: "I'm not in a wheelchair no more. "I went and moved to DDP for a while, did his yoga programme, and I'm in the best shape of my life right now. I feel better now at 50-something than I did when I was in my 20s, which is insane. I can't explain it, but the Fountain of Youth, I dove in it and I come out so much better." Thanks to his remarkable body transformation, Butterbean is ready to get back into the ring for one last fight before he calls it a day for good with regards to boxing. And 12-1 YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul is on the top of his list of potential opponents. Butterbean has long been vocal about his intentions to go toe-to-toe with Paul, but threw down the gauntlet once more this week in collaboration with Lucky Energy. To promote the launch of his new Butterbean's Knockout Punch flavoured drink with the brand, he took part in a mock-up press conference to challenge Paul to one last tango. In a clip uploaded to social media, he said: "Butterbean's back for one more fight. There's only one fighter out there that wants to fight retired, bald guys. Jake Paul, I'm coming for you. I want to fight Jake Paul because he runs his damn mouth too much." Butterbean spoke to Mirror Fighting as part of his collaboration with Lucky Energy. You can find out more about his brand-new Butterbean's Knockout Punch flavour here.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who were Stephanie McMahon's love interests before tying the knot with Triple H? A look back at her dating history
Image via WWE Stephanie McMahon came to prominence as an important figure in professional wrestling. The daughter of former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon began her career as an onscreen character and occasional wrestler and then transitioned into corporate personnel in the WWE management. Along the way, she met and fell in love with the current WWE Chief Content Officer, Triple H . The duo got married in 2002 and have been leading a happily married life. However, before she met The Game, here is a look back at her love interests, both onscreen and offscreen. 5. Macho Man It had been a theory going around for years that Macho Man Randy Savag e was romantically involved with a young Stephanie McMahon, which led to his exit from WWE in the mid-1990s. A huge source to back this claim was Randy Savage's ex-girlfriend, Stephanie Bellars, who claimed in an interview with The Hannibal TV that Savage told her 'everything' while spending a day on the beach together and being high on ecstasy. 4. High School Boyfriend It was stated by WWE top executive Bruce Pritchard that Stephanie McMahon was in a relationship with a boy in high school. There are no available details about the person, but Pritchard said that McMahon knew him well. 3. Baseball Player At the start of her storyline with Triple H in WWE, Bruce Pritchard revealed that Stephanie McMahon was dating a baseball player who had also met in late 1990s, and early 2000s. The relationship possibly came to an end before onscreen relationship with Triple H transformed into a real one. 2. Test During the early beginnings of her WWE career as an onscreen character, Stephanie McMahon was paired with former wrestler Test. The duo was aligned with Vince McMahon's stable, the Corporation. They were even set to get married on live television. However, Triple H came out to reveal that he had drugged McMahon and married her in Vegas at a Drive-Thru chapel. 1. Kurt Angle Stephanie McMahon found herself in a love triangle storyline with Triple H and Kurt Angle in 2000. The duo shared some romantic moments, including a steamy kiss, which garnered a lot of attention. Angle revealed that her real-life friendship with McMahon led to Vince McMahon's decision to pair them together on television. Also read: Drew McIntyre delights WWE fans in traditional Indian attire at Jinder Mahal's star-studded wedding Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
