Bagwell's decision to amputate his right leg came after he suffered an infection from another procedure on his injured knee following his 2020 car crash. He said he was given the choice between a “20% chance” of saving the leg through several surgeries, physical therapy and inserting a steel rod, or amputation.

Which is one reason why the wrestling world was heartbroken to see the news Friday that Bagwell had to have his right leg amputated. It turns out, a car crash all the way back in 2020, ultimately led to the procedure.