Piper Niven Says She Has Bell’s Palsy

NXT UK wrestler Piper Niven revealed that she’s suffering from Bell’s palsy, a type of facial paralysis that is typically temporary.

Who’s got two thumbs, a funny face and has Bell’s Palsy?

👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/p9ENcPlqYk

— Viper-Piper Niven (@viperpiperniven) December 13, 2019

On the plus side, I can now do a pretty smashing people’s eyebrow for the first time in my life so there’s that. 😂 pic.twitter.com/GzB3NwUqHr

— Viper-Piper Niven (@viperpiperniven) December 13, 2019

The Pros of Bell’s Palsy number 1:

Am I making a weird face at you?
Is my palsy just acting up?

Good luck finding out 😏

Also this is my emoji now, cause thats what my face does 😏

— Viper-Piper Niven (@viperpiperniven) December 13, 2019

Bell’s palsy is a paralysis of the facial muscles in one side of the face and typically goes away on its own within a few weeks or months.

Jim Ross, who has also suffered from Bell’s palsy three times, gave his support to Niven.

You look great, young lady!

Bell’s palsy is just another bump in the road for you.
I’ve had it three times and our only option is to fight through it.

Stay positive. You have a bright future. 🙏🤠 https://t.co/F3XV4jgaYt

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 13, 2019

Piper is booked for a show on December 18 in Glasgow and that will still go on as planned.

*Viper Update*
Thanks to everyone who has messaged worried about @viperpiperniven. As some of you have seen, she had a bit of a scare yesterday. We have spoken to her and have been advised…

"THE DRAW" DOES WHAT SHE WANTS! Show goes ahead as planned!😁 https://t.co/0ORD23ZJd1 pic.twitter.com/7Gt6HAwwX3

— One Fall Sessions (@OneFallSessions) December 13, 2019

She’s set to wrestle Kay Lee Ray and Toni Storm in a triple threat for the NXT UK Women’s Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II on January 12.