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Wrestling Icon Buff Bagwell Undergoes Above-the-Knee Amputation

After years of failed operations to repair lingering damage from a 2020 crash, the former WCW star begins rehabilitation with support from peers and fans.

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Overview

  • Marcus “Buff” Bagwell, 55, had his right leg amputated above the knee on July 18 due to chronic complications from an August 2020 SUV accident in Georgia.
  • Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers confirmed the procedure in a Facebook post, explaining that repeated surgeries and infections made the amputation unavoidable.
  • Hours before surgery, Bagwell addressed fans on his YouTube channel alongside his fiancée and called the decision “the result of a five-year battle trying to save my leg.”
  • Now in recovery, the former WCW and WWE performer is undergoing rehabilitation and has pledged to maintain a positive outlook on life after the operation.
  • The wrestling community and fans have rallied online with messages of encouragement, praising Bagwell’s resilience and celebrating his legacy in the ring.