Update on Possible Reason for Mauro Ranallo’s Absences From SmackDown

Mauro Ranallo has missed the past two SmackDowns, with WWE saying he was “out sick” on Tuesday and blaming it on the weather the previous week.

As mentioned yesterday, Mauro has previously been very open about suffering from bipolar disorder. It now appears that that could in fact be the reason for his absence. Dave Meltzer, who originally stated that the weather excuse was not true, seemed to indicate in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Mauro may be going through some terrible depression issues related to his bipolar disorder.

Meltzer mentioned that some people Mauro has known for years have not been in contact with him since March 13, the day before SmackDown. However, in somewhat good news, two of Mauro’s closest friends have said that he is “okay and resting up.”