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What happened to Marcus ‘Buff’ Bagwell? Pro wrestling legend undergoes above-the-knee amputation
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Pro wrestling icon Marcus “Buff” Bagwell underwent an above-the-knee leg amputation. The surgery follows complications stemming from a serious 2020 car accident
Pro wrestling icon Marcus “Buff” Bagwell, 55, underwent an above-the-knee leg amputation on Thursday, according to Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers, who shared the news in a Facebook post. The surgery follows complications stemming from a serious 2020 car accident.
Stasiak wrote, “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.”
He continued, “We’re sharing this photo today with heavy hearts, but also with deep respect for a man who’s still standing tall in spirit. Buff gave everything to this business—his body, his energy, his charisma—and he’s given fans a lifetime of memories along the way. Now is a time for love. For respect. And for reflection on what strength truly means.”
Stasiak encouraged fans to come together in support of Bagwell: “Everyone processes news like this in their own way. But if you have a good memory of Buff, if you ever smiled when he hit the ring, if you just want to send something kind into the world today—this is that moment. We’re thinking of you, Buff. You’re still Buff, you’re still the stuff, and you’ve got a whole world behind you.”
