Back in 2020, Buff Bagwell was involved in a car accident in Cobb County, GA that left him with serious injuries. He was driving a 2013 Chevy Tahoe at the time and lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve, and his vehicle hit the metal median before crossing into other lanes of traffic and eventually crashing into the curb and a free standing bus station bathroom.
According to the police report at the time of the accident, then-50 year old Buff Bagwell was believed to be under the influence of prescription medication. He has been open about his struggles with substance abuse in the past, and recently re-entered rehab according to Diamond Dallas Page.
Buff Bagwell’s Injuries Could Lead To His Leg Being Amputated
Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Buff Bagwell opened up about the painful injuries he suffered as a result of his car accident and revealed that the damage to his leg could lead to amputation.
“The actual injury is my patella tendon exploded; it’s not there. So, they cut you down your calf, and they bring a piece of your calf muscle to your knee, and they rebuild your patella tendon. It’s called a gastrocnemius flap. Well, as I went to the doctor that day, the flap isn’t even there anymore. Now, there’s all kind of stuff, chips and arthritis. All kind of stuff is going on, and it’s bad news. Amputation is on the table. It’s on the table. Not that they want to do that, but it’s on the table.”
Continuing, Buff Bagwell says that doctors are trying everything they can to avoid amputation, and that continued testing is in order.
“We got an infectious disease doctor that we’re seeing right now, and everything’s not saying it now, but if it sways one way, it’s back in the conversation. So right now, the deal is we’re gonna keep it clean, keep the wounds good and clean, and we’re getting blood tests every four weeks.”
Bagwell also revealed on the podcast that WCW icon Sting reached out to him immediately following the accident to see how he was doing.
h/t WrestlingInc