Former AEW Champion Hits Major Personal Milestone

WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn reaches 14 years of sobriety as son Austin Gunn shares congratulatory message during father’s AEW hiatus.

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Former AEW Champion Hits Major Personal Milestone

WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn has achieved 14 years of sobriety. The former World Tag Team Champion’s son, Austin Gunn, shared this positive update on social media.

Austin Gunn posted a congratulatory message to his father on X (formerly Twitter). The message highlighted the significant personal milestone Billy Gunn has reached.

Happy 14th year sober so proud of the father you are & continue to be thank you for being such an inspiration to not only your family, but to everyone outside of it love you!!

Billy Gunn has been absent from AEW television in recent months. His hiatus began following the disbandment of The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) faction.

Gunn served as an ally to The Acclaimed during his most recent on-screen run in AEW. The group previously held the AEW World Trios Championship together.

Austin Gunn continues his own wrestling career in AEW. The message shared by Austin emphasizes the positive influence his father has maintained both inside and outside his family circle.