Scott Steiner came dangerously close to death during a TNA Wrestling taping in March 2020 -- and now, the man who saved his life is telling the full story.

During a recent episode of the Talk'n Shop podcast with Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson, Georgia deputy sheriff and wrestling promoter Chris "Lazer" Johnson detailed the harrowing moment when Steiner collapsed backstage at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Johnson, who co-owns Lariato Pro Wrestling with The Good Brothers, had just finished delivering the ring for the event when the emergency unfolded. Johnson recalled walking backstage to check on something when he spotted Steiner on the ground surrounded by concerned staff.

"I just happened to go check on something and Scott's laying in the floor. There's people around him, they're holding his hand and they're talking to him."

But Johnson immediately noticed something was seriously wrong.

"I'm getting close to him and he's purple, like his lips. Brother's not breathing. Why are we holding hands, right? And I know nobody at this point... I'm like, 'Listen, we've got to do this.' So I jumped in and I start to compress chest compressors."

As a first responder, Johnson understood that even in the absence of breathing, circulating blood could keep Steiner alive.

"If you're unresponsive, even though you're not breathing, if you're getting blood pumped to your organs, they're usually going to be okay... If you keep that blood pumping... you're probably not going to go braindead."

Another individual assisted him with CPR until paramedics arrived with a defibrillator.

"They come in with a defibrillator and all the things and shock him and send him on his way."

Johnson admitted he didn't think Steiner would make it.

"And I'll be honest, I told him this after we talked. I did not think he was alive when he left."

Doc Gallows confirmed the event and Steiner's deep gratitude to Johnson.

"He will say that. He says 'Lazer saved my life.'"

The full episode also dives into Johnson's career in law enforcement and his ties with The Good Brothers through Lariato Pro Wrestling.

Scott Steiner may be one of wrestling's most intimidating figures, but that night, it was Lazer Johnson who proved to be the real hero.

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