The Ring Post: Support Pours In for Buff Bagwell
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Whether you were ringside over the weekend or catching up from home, The Ring Post is here with the full rundown of what’s happening across the wrestling landscape - from major news and match results to premium content and standout video highlights.
This week, we’re keeping Buff Bagwell in our thoughts and prayers following his announcement that he recently underwent a partial leg amputation. We’ve also included a deeper look at his legacy in WCW and beyond, highlighting a career that left a lasting impression on fans throughout the ‘90s and 2000s.
The weekend brought a packed slate of action around the region. MCW hosted the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup, while GCW returned with Bash at the Ballpark. Power Pro Lucha held Power Bomb, and WOW, ACW, and ICW No Holds Barred all delivered events with stacked cards and strong local turnouts. Results from Ridgeway, Freeport, Uniontown, and other cities round out one of the busiest weekends of the summer.
In news from around the industry, Kevin Owens is recovering after undergoing neck surgery, while Seth Rollins remains out with a knee injury that continues to spark speculation. On the local front, Three Legacies Wrestling is in action twice this week - first at the York State Fair on Thursday and again Friday at the Lebanon Area Fair with Body Slams and Funnel Cakes.
Subscribers can catch up on premium content now available, including new entries in Today in Pro Wrestling History (with highlights from Madison Square Garden, the Great American Bash tour, and more), plus our ranking of top wrestlers turned actors, from box office headliners to cult favorites.
Don’t miss this week’s featured video either - Hellfire McGuire takes on Miami Mike Walker in a grudge match from MCW Spring Fever.
Keep scrolling for the full results, news, and stories from the past week in pro wrestling.
Recent Results
MCW held Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIV on Saturday in Joppa, Maryland – see the full results.
GCW ran Bash at the Ballpark on Saturday in Brooklyn, New York – click here for the match outcomes.
Power Pro Lucha held PPL Power Bomb on Saturday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – read what happened.
Warriors of Wrestling presented Payback 2025 on Friday in Staten Island, New York – check out the full card recap.
Adrenaline Championship Wrestling presented Hagerstown Heat on Friday in Hagerstown, Maryland – view the complete results.
ICW No Holds Barred held Volume 80 on Friday in Newark, New Jersey – click to see who came out on top.
Championship Entertainment Productions presented WrestleView 2 on Monday, July 14 in Freeport, New York – read the full event rundown.
ETU presented Summer Madness 3 on Sunday, July 13 in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey – see who picked up wins and losses.
Pure Pro Wrestling held Guts & Glory on Saturday, July 12 in Ridgeway, Virginia – get the complete match results.
Ryse Wrestling ran Rumble 2025 on Saturday, July 12 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania – take a look at the final results.
Monster Factory Pro Wrestling held Summer Splashdown on Saturday, July 12 in Paulsboro, New Jersey – check out what went down.
The Latest News
On Thursday, Three Legacies Wrestling hits the York State Fair with Legacy in York, a free wrestling event included with fair admission – read more about the event.
On Friday, 3LW Ascend returns to the Lebanon Area Fair with Body Slams and Funnel Cakes, a free wrestling show included with your ticket – get the full details.
Premium Recap
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Today in Pro Wrestling History (7/14–7/20): This week’s Today in Pro Wrestling History features classic events from Madison Square Garden, the Great American Bash tour, Monday Night Raw in Philadelphia, and more spanning 1963 to 2005 – click to explore the full archive.
Wrestling Legends Who Made It in the Movies: From the action-packed ring to the silver screen, some of wrestling’s biggest names have become major movie stars. We ranked the top wrestlers turned actors, from box office icons to cult favorites. Read the full story.
Video of the Week
This week’s Video of the Week features Hellfire McGuire vs. Miami Mike Walker from MCW Spring Fever in Joppa, Maryland. The two faced off in a hard-hitting grudge match in front of a packed crowd. Watch the full match now.
Former WCW star Buff Bagwell recently underwent a partial leg amputation, a development he confirmed via social media. The procedure was the result of ongoing health issues, and Bagwell is currently in recovery. All of us at DMV Wrestling News send our thoughts and prayers to Marcus "Buff" Bagwell and wish him strength and a full, speedy recovery.
Buff Bagwell, born Marcus Alexander Bagwell, rose to national prominence in the early 1990s as a key figure in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He debuted in WCW in 1991 as a clean-cut babyface and soon became a five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, teaming with partners such as 2 Cold Scorpio, The Patriot, and Shane Douglas. However, his most well-known partnership came alongside Scott Norton as part of the nWo faction's tag team, Vicious and Delicious.
Bagwell’s career took a dramatic turn in 1997 when he joined the New World Order (nWo), turning heel and adopting the "Buff" persona—complete with sunglasses, a cocky attitude, and a signature strut. His charisma and character work made him one of the standout personalities of WCW’s Monday Nitro era.
Following the collapse of WCW in 2001, Bagwell had a brief and tumultuous stint in WWE, wrestling a single televised match against Booker T on an episode of Raw is War that received poor reviews. Though his WWE tenure ended quickly, Bagwell remained active on the independent circuit for years, making appearances in TNA and various regional promotions.
Despite facing health challenges in recent years, Buff Bagwell remains a familiar name to wrestling fans, remembered for his flashy persona, in-ring charisma, and signature catchphrase: “I’m Buff, and I’m the stuff.”