Overview
- Ex-WWE writer Vince Russo said Tuesday that Konnan has had a second leg amputated and described the situation as a double leg amputation.
- Commentator Hugo Savinovich publicly corroborated Russo’s account, giving the report additional weight in wrestling media.
- No direct statement has been issued by Konnan or his representatives to confirm the alleged second amputation.
- Russo said he found Konnan physically weak and undergoing an intense rehabilitation process and also reported that WWE has been covering his medical bills.
- Konnan’s long history of kidney failure, transplants and respiratory problems helps explain why his care and recovery are now central concerns for fans and colleagues.