Wrestling Icon Marcus ‘Buff’ Bagwell Shares Insights on His Decision to Undergo Leg Amputation

Marcus “Buff” Bagwell, a former World Championship Wrestling wrestler, recently opened up about his decision to amputate his leg after enduring five years of severe pain. In a heartfelt YouTube video, Bagwell shared details about his long battle following a car crash in 2020, which resulted in a serious knee injury.

Despite numerous attempts to save his right leg, he ultimately opted for an above-the-knee amputation. Sitting next to his fiancée, Stacy Brown, Bagwell expressed his mixed emotions just hours before his surgery.

He stated that rather than feeling depressed about losing his leg, he was filled with joy from his recent experiences. Bagwell’s decision stemmed from a challenging choice between risking costly surgeries with only a 20% chance of saving his leg or opting for amputation.

He hopes that this procedure will give him a new lease on life. Reflecting on his five-year healing journey, Bagwell recounted how the car crash led him to experience significant hardships, including multiple hospitalizations and more than 20 medical procedures.

He struggled with addiction during this period, which led to feelings of isolation and despair. Ultimately, in August 2022, Bagwell sought rehabilitation, marking a pivotal turn in his life.

He celebrated his upcoming three-year sobriety anniversary, emphasizing the importance of faith and personal relationships in his recovery. As for his future in wrestling, Bagwell expressed optimism.

He is eager to return to the ring and demonstrate his resilience. Recently, he has been sharing updates on his health and remains in good spirits.

Bagwell entered the surgery with hope, confident that this change would allow him to enjoy a more active lifestyle and regain his passion for wrestling.