• Konnan Reportedly Undergoes Leg Amputation
Konnan is reportedly in a San Diego hospital in “delicate” condition following a serious surgery to amputate one of his legs. While some rumors on social media claimed he had passed away, major news outlets like MVS Noticias have confirmed that the 62-year-old is alive, though his health remains very fragile.
This latest crisis comes after decades of grueling health battles for the WCW veteran. He started facing health issues in the mid-2000s from the physical toll of his career, leading to a kidney transplant in 2007 and a hip replacement that same year. More recently, a severe case of COVID-19 in 2021 caused both heart and kidney failure, and he has been back on a transplant waiting list since 2022.
Reports from Mexican media, including the sports publication RÉCORD, suggest that long-term complications led to the recent amputation. There are also ongoing concerns that his other leg could be at risk due to the same underlying medical issues. Doctors are currently monitoring him closely as he recovers from the procedure.
Fellow WCW veteran Buff Bagwell underwent a leg amputation last year.
• Buff Bagwell Returns At TNA iMPACT Tapings, Wants One Final Match
WCW veteran Buff Bagwell made a surprise appearance during Thursday’s TNA iMPACT tapings in Atlanta and addressed the crowd about the struggles he has faced in recent years.
Bagwell talked openly about the leg amputation he underwent and reflected on his past behavior. He apologized to fans for how he acted over the last two decades and asked for their forgiveness.
Bagwell then said that if the crowd could support him one more time, he would be willing to walk down to the ring and wrestle for TNA one final time.
The moment was interrupted by Frankie Kazarian, who came out and mocked Bagwell while running him down on the microphone.
Elijah (fka Elias in WWE) soon entered the scene and chased Kazarian away before the situation could escalate further. Afterward, Elijah turned to Bagwell and invited him to ‘Walk with Elijah.’
