India, July 18 -- Pro wrestling icon Buff Bagwell, 55, recently underwent an above-the-knee leg amputation after complications from a serious car crash in 2020. The news was confirmed by Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers. He shared an update on Facebook with a heartfelt message highlighting Bagwell's resilience and career.

Bagwell, whose real name is Marcus Alexander Bagwell, was a central figure in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) through the 1990s. Known for his charismatic persona and signature move, the Buff Blockbuster, he became a five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion and won WCW's Rookie of the Year title in 1991, as per WWE News.

Bagwell, who debuted in 1990 under the ring name 'The Handsome Stranger' before adopting the 'Bu...