Buff Bagwell Undergoes Leg Amputation – Former WCW star Marcus “Buff” Bagwell has undergone an above-the-knee leg amputation following a prolonged struggle with severe medical complications stemming from a 2020 car accident. The surgery was performed on Thursday morning, with the news confirmed the following day by Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers.
Stasiak issued an official statement addressing Bagwell’s condition, explaining that the amputation was a last resort after more than five years of pain, surgeries, and serious infections. “Yesterday morning, Marcus ‘Buff’ Bagwell underwent an above-the-knee amputation following years of painful complications from a 2020 car accident,” the statement read. “After doing everything he could to avoid this outcome—through surgeries, infections, and a long, exhausting recovery—his fight has now taken a deeply challenging turn.”
The 54-year-old Bagwell had been transparent about his health struggles and the decision leading up to the amputation. In recent weeks, he had openly discussed the upcoming procedure on his YouTube channel, expressing an optimistic mindset. He acknowledged that the car crash not only caused devastating physical damage, but also led him into a battle with addiction and depression. Despite the setbacks, Bagwell found his path to sobriety in 2022, crediting his recovery as a turning point in his life.
Bagwell was one of the most recognizable personalities during the height of WCW’s popularity in the 1990s. Known for his flamboyant charisma and chiseled physique, he was a five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion and a key figure in the New World Order (nWo), one of the most influential factions in wrestling history.
While the amputation marks a difficult chapter in Bagwell’s journey, his openness and resilience continue to inspire fans and peers alike. There has been an outpouring of support from across the wrestling community, with many hoping for his continued strength and healing in this new stage of life.
As seen below, Maven also released a video with much more details about Bugwell’s car accident and leg amputation.
Buff Bagwell Undergoes Leg Amputation
