Rogue Media Network
Rogue Media Network
Wrestler Buff Bagwell
Wrestler Buff Bagwell
Wrestler Buff Bagwell
Wednesday 17th April 2024
Join Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell on 'The Payoff with Pete' as he shares his journey from wrestling stardom to overcoming addiction and finding sobriety.
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71 minutes
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Raw
Resilient
Empowering
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell: Wrestling with Addiction and Finding Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Marcus Bagwell's rise to wrestling stardom and battle with addiction
- Reflections on pivotal moments and struggles with drugs and alcohol
- The transformative journey to sobriety and finding a new purpose
- Insights on resilience, facing challenges, and maintaining spiritual growth
- Family dynamics, support systems, and the importance of intervention
I don't have any shame. I never made bad choices. So, to me, that isn't a regret at all. It was just a bad time of my life. But shame is tough because people drink to get away from it.
Imagine being at the top of your game, adored by fans worldwide, and then hitting rock bottom. That's the story of Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell, a six-time WCW Tag Team Champion and original NWO member. In this episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', Marcus opens up about his journey from the wrestling ring to the depths of addiction and his inspiring road to sobriety.
Known for his charisma and charm in the wrestling world, Marcus faced a long battle with drugs and alcohol, culminating in a near-fatal car accident in late 2020. Now, nearly two years sober, he's using his platform to spread a message of hope and recovery. Host Pete Sousa dives deep into Marcus's story, exploring the highs of his wrestling career and the lows of his addiction.
Marcus shares candid moments of despair, the pivotal turning points, and the resilience that led him to embrace sobriety. This episode is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for transformation. If you're touched by addiction, directly or indirectly, Marcus's story offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that it's never too late to turn things around.