US EditionFormer Pro-Wrestling Champion Has Leg Amputated Above the Knee: ‘It’s Time to Go’
NO LOC, JUL 20 – Marty Jannetty considers amputation after battling sepsis for over three years and draws strength from Buff Bagwell, who underwent leg amputation following a 2020 car crash.
- On Friday, July 18, 2025, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell underwent an above-the-knee leg amputation, marking a pivotal moment in his recovery.
- Following multiple failed repair attempts, Bagwell's lingering crash injuries from 2020 spurred over 30 surgeries before he opted for amputation.
- In his video, Bagwell said `You don’t have to give up with something like this`, as he expressed hope of returning to the ring to inspire other amputees.
- Revealing his own struggles, Jannetty indicated he could face amputation himself after watching Bagwell’s recovery, noting his friend's strength could guide his own decision.
- Veteran trainer Lance Storm offered support after Bagwell’s amputation, challenging that a ring return defines success by saying `I think we can have great worth outside of the wrestling business`.
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