Who are we to tell someone to stop doing what they love but sometimes you just have to lay it out for them. Wrestling has been around for over a century and old seasoned vets working into the twilight of their lives isn’t something new. Although they’re slower, less muscular, and lost a step or two, fans still enjoy seeing their old heroes or villains duke it out in the ring.
With health being a major concern today compared to decades ago, fans, wrestlers, and promoters are more aware of the dangers in pro wrestling. Those feeling and concerns become amplified whenever fans witness or hear about an older wrestler who’s well past his prime, enter a match. We’re not suggesting everyone on this list feels like their prime is gone, but the writing is on the wall.
Ted Turner would create the WCW in 1988 and make into a juggernaut promotion. The company hired countless individuals over the years, many that are retired today. However, there are more WCW stars that are still wrestling today that you may not have known about. Whether they were billed as a champion or a mid-card filler, the list has wrestlers from all styles and walks of life. We hope you enjoy.
15. Buff Bagwell
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There once was a gigolo named Buff. His expertise was to make women huff. But his act got stale so he decided to bail. And now he fisticuffs. The journey of Bagwell is an interesting one. Good looks with some athletic ability can get you a long way in the wrestling industry but not all the way to the finish line. Before semi-retiring and becoming a gigolo, Bagwell was one of the most well-known wrestlers in WCW.
He would make his professional debut in 1990 and sign a deal with the WCW in 1991. Bagwell would be a part of some interesting storylines as well as some outrageous matches. His personality wasn’t well liked by everyone backstage, however, Bagwell did pay his dues and his life almost ended after damaging his vertebrae and developing spinal shock from a botched maneuver. Today, Bagwell has wrestled for promotions such as VPW, PWK, and GPW.
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