Insight with Chris Van Vliet Buff Bagwell On His Leg Amputation, Sobriety, DDP, One More Match, WCW
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Jan 20, 2026 Buff Bagwell, a professional wrestler known for his time in WCW, opens up about his profound journey through addiction and recovery. He shares the emotional story behind his leg amputation and the pivotal 2020 car wreck that led to it. With insight into his struggles, Buff discusses his path to sobriety, the challenges of rehabilitation, and his desire for one final match. His self-reflection and faith show a remarkable transformation, as he prepares for a documentary to document his life and resilience after loss.
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Choosing Maven To Tell The Story
- Buff Bagwell allowed Maven to film his amputation to reach a larger YouTube audience and grow his channel.
- He initially doubted Maven's success but learned about the importance of title and thumbnail from Maven's team.
Sobriety Restored Marcus
- Marcus says alcohol and pills clouded his personality and he slowly lost the original Marcus Alexander Bagwell.
- Sobriety helped him reclaim who he was and restored joy when he walks into a room again.
Addiction Began With Injury Prescriptions
- Bagwell traces his addiction to prescriptions after a 1998 neck injury and escalating from pain pills to a cocktail with muscle relaxers.
- Lex Luger introduced mixing pills with alcohol, which accelerated his dependency.
