Pro Wrestling Icon Buff Bagwell Faces Leg Amputation After 2020 Crash Injuries

In a heartbreaking turn of events, pro wrestling icon Buff Bagwell, whose real name is Marcus Bagwell, has undergone surgery to amputate his right leg above the knee. The procedure stems from lingering complications tied to injuries sustained in a devastating car crash back in 2020. According to a close friend, Steve Stasiak, who shared the news on social media, those injuries never fully healed despite Bagwell's relentless efforts to avoid this outcome.

Bagwell, a towering figure in the wrestling world, dazzled fans during the wild, unforgettable era of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1991 to 2001. He later had a brief stint with WWE after it acquired WCW, and also competed in Total Nonstop Action and other promotions. A five-time WCW tag-team champion, Bagwell was no stranger to the spotlight, earning a spot as No. 66 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top 500 wrestlers of 1999. But beyond the glitz and glory, it’s his grit and humanity that stand out today.

Stasiak’s words hit hard: "I’ve seen him fight through things most people never even hear about. This one… this is hard." And indeed, it is. The wrestling community has rallied around Bagwell, flooding social media with messages of support, prayers, and admiration for a man who made fans look—and care. Now, at 55, he faces a new kind of battle, one that will test his legendary resilience in ways the ring never could.

As we reflect on Bagwell’s journey, let’s remember not just the star, but the person behind the persona—a fighter who’s given everything to keep standing, even when the odds were stacked against him.