Referee Billy Silverman posted the following on Facebook:
Prayers for A Speedy Recovery To My Friend Dean Malenko
Sad news to report from Tony Schiavone, who gave a little insight today on Dean Malenko, mentioning that his health has severely deteriorated lately. Malenko has been battling Parkinson’s and diabetes, further complicated by a heart attack. Malenko, an AEW senior producer, has been struggling more lately, but apparently still does his best to come to work every week.