Marcus Alexander Bagwell is an American Professional Wrestler best known by his ring persona Buff Bagwell. He was a major player in pro wrestling and rose to prominence as a member of the NWO faction.
Growing up, Bagwell was a standout baseball player during his tenure in Sprayberry High School, and worked for his family's lumber company. Upon graduating from high school, he started an amateur boxing career. When the lumber company went bankrupt, Bagwell became a certified massage therapist before deciding to become a wrestler.
He debuted in 1990, working for North Georgia Wrestling as Fabulous Fabian. In 1991, he began wrestling with the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF) as The Handsome Stranger, a gimmick suggested by Demolition Axe that saw Bagwell don a Lone Ranger-style mask, and hand out roses to the female fans.
In 1991, Bagwell was hired by World Championship Wrestling and the rest is history. He had moderate success as a babyface tag team wrestler, but really became a household name when he joined the NWO as Buff Bagwell.
In 2001, WCW was purchased by the WWE. Buff Bagwell was involved in the inaugural WCW "invasion" match. A match that is widely considered a failure. He was released and never returned to the WWE.
He worked several independent dates thereafter, but also struggled with addiction. His demons continued to haunt him through several stints in rehab. His life took a major turn when he was involved in a significant car crash. He has since turned his life around and is 21 months sober.
Hear his story. Hear how he became a wrestler, the lifestyle and rigors of that life, a hilarious story with Sting, his struggles with addiction and the role of God in his life and recovery!
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