Darren Drozdov, former WWE wrestler and NFL player. Photo Credit: John Barrett/Globe Photos/ZUMA Press/Alamy Stock Photo
Sad news for fans of the former star of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Darren Drozdov. The former wrestler died at the age of 54. The information was made available in a press release issued by WWE yesterday, Friday, June 30, 2023. In the document, the American company did not fail to indicate that it was Darren Drozdov “An imposing force in the ring”. According to a statement from his family shared by WWE, Drozdov died of natural causes. She also clarified that the ex-wrestler became paraplegic after suffering a stroke “Tragic Accident in the Ring” in 1999.
“He’s a great guy”
The death of Darren Drozdov sparked reactions from several celebrities including the former wrestler and actor, Dwayne Johnson a.k.a The stone. In a tweet, he named the deceased as one of his “Brothers in the Ring”. “We fought together on many maps. He’s a great guy. A great personality and great wrestling talent. We always talked about football and fishing. I send love, power, mana and light to his family. RIP my brother” he added in the blue bird’s network. Drozdov, known by the names puke And dr oz was a strong contender according to WWE, who also pointed out that he was a notable athlete long before he entered the wrestling world.
As a reminder, the 50-year-old’s death comes several months after that of the wrestling star. Lanny Poffo. The latter, brother of the wrestling legend Macho man Randy Savagewas known as The jumping Lanny Poffo And “The genius” during his career World Wrestling Federation. Poffo began his wrestling career in 1974 with the All-South Wrestling Alliance and won a tag team championship with his father, the wrestling legend Angelo Poffo, in various National Wrestling Alliance promotions. A few years later in 1985 he joined his brother Randy in the WWF and competed against many of the biggest names in the business such as Hulk Hogan, Andre the giant And Ultimate Warrior.