Darren Drozdov, NFL player turned pro wrestler, dies at 54

Former Broncos lineman and WWE personality Darren Drozdov passes away

Key Points:

– Darren Drozdov, who played in the NFL for the Denver Broncos before embarking on a professional wrestling career, has passed away at the age of 54.
– Drozdov suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a wrestling match in 1999, which left him quadriplegic.
– Despite his injuries, Drozdov remained involved in the wrestling industry and worked as a backstage producer for WWE.

Former Denver Broncos lineman and WWE personality, Darren Drozdov, has sadly passed away at the age of 54. The ex-NFL player, known for his time with the Broncos, embarked on a wrestling career before a tragic accident abruptly altered his life’s path. In 1999, during a wrestling match, Drozdov suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left him quadriplegic. Despite his physical limitations, Drozdov continued to be involved in the wrestling industry and had been working as a backstage producer for WWE.

While his life took an unexpected turn, Drozdov’s passion and dedication to wrestling remained unwavering. He may be remembered by many as “Droz” or “Puke,” but his impact on the industry goes beyond the characters he portrayed. With his passing, the wrestling community has lost a resilient and beloved figure who never let his physical limitations define him.

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