Help Harleen Lopez Get the Medical Care She Needs

Friends and supporters of independent wrestler Harleen Lopez are raising money for urgent medical care after X-rays revealed a spinal issue that forced her to miss bookings over the weekend.

Lopez, 24, was unable to compete after imaging showed an unhealthy lack of curvature in her spine, along with severe underlying spasms, according to a GoFundMe organized by wrestler and promoter Anthony Perillo, who is known as Billy Avery and is one of the promoters for Philadelphia-based Labor of Love.

Perillo wrote that Lopez needs an MRI to determine the cause of her symptoms and help map out a recovery plan. Because Lopez does not have health insurance, she is facing significant out-of-pocket costs for the MRI, consultations with spine and neck specialists, neurologists, physical therapy and other treatment.

“One of our talents, Harleen Lopez, needs your support,” Perillo wrote on the fundraiser page. “Since joining us in 2023, Harleen has poured her heart into the ring.”

Cheeseburger, who trained Lopez, also shared the fundraiser on Facebook and said she was unable to compete because of the X-ray results. He described Lopez as “a stalwart performer around the Northeast” who is still early in her wrestling career.

Lopez has wrestled for Labor of Love, Power Pro Lucha, Beyond Wrestling, Wrestling Open, Ring of Honor, LVAC, Flying V Fights and other independent promotions.

“Harleen has given so much of herself to the wrestling business and to the fans,” Perillo wrote. “Now, it’s our turn to give back to her.”

Donations are being accepted through the fundraiser, with proceeds going toward Lopez’s medical bills and diagnostic care.