TheEvilDoink1987
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Jun 30, 2023 14:39:43 GMT -5
Reports have been confirmed. He was 54.
I hate that his career was defined by such a tragedy, but it seemed like he was able to live his life to the fullest after the accident despite the physical limitations he endured.
He had a cool, unique look even during the wild era that was the late 90s WWF. One of my favorite Jakks action figures ever was his BCA. I was so excited to find that one randomly at the store and he got a huge push in my figure fed including a big upset win over Mankind in the King of the Ring finals. 😂
Let us share some memories of Droz.
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Post by drifter on Jun 30, 2023 14:47:09 GMT -5
STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF DARREN DROZDOV
We are sad to share our beloved Darren passed away this morning of natural causes. There are no words to convey the deep sense of loss and sadness we are feeling right now.
Darren, affectionately known as “Droz,” was involved in a tragic ring accident while wrestling for the WWE in 1999 that rendered him a quadriplegic. Nevertheless, Droz maintained a championship mindset and lived every day to the fullest even though he was unable to move from the neck down for the past 24 years. His own words sum up his relentless positivity in the midst of adversity: “There is always another day. Just because I’m paralyzed and stuck in a wheelchair, doesn’t mean my life is over. I’ve learned to live again, and my life is far from over.”
We lived this journey with him over the past 24 years. We were always there through the good times and the bad, and provided him with our unconditional love. We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone. All of his fans, teammates, colleagues, and friends for all the love and support he received over the years. You all gave him meaning, purpose and something to live for. He loved each and every one of you and cherished the conversations, notes and letters he received. His faith in humanity never faltered, so know that for all the love you’ve shown him, he loved you back.
We also would also like to thank WWE for treating him like family, and for all of their love, support and stepping up to make sure that Darren always had the proper care and treatment needed to live in his condition over the past 24 years.
He was a devoted son, brother, and friend who had always put others first, especially his family. He was kind, generous and was always there for his people. He was our guiding light who lit up our lives with infinite love and wonder. His smile was healing. His warmth, love, and laughter were infectious. We could always turn to him for wisdom and solace and his absence feels like a giant hole in our family and our hearts. Everyone who knew Darren was a better person because of it. He taught everyone so much about how to look at life: how to put things in perspective, how to overcome adversity, and how to show compassion for others. He would not want anyone to be sad at this moment and would want to this to be a celebration of his life, to be remembered for all the great things that he accomplished, the fun, the laughter, the great memories he shared with everyone.
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Jun 30, 2023 16:20:02 GMT -5
A career & life gone too soon. He had every reason to be bitter but amongst it all, he stayed positive & upbeat. RIP.
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Post by drifter on Jun 30, 2023 16:22:14 GMT -5
A career & life gone too soon. He had every reason to be bitter but amongst it all, he stayed positive & upbeat. RIP. Droz is one of those people that just makes you think, if I was in his situation, could I find the positive in life like he did after it all. I always respected that he never once tried to lay any blame or hate on D'Lo for the accident. The man saw what happened for what it was, an accident and a hazard of doing what they do. |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jun 30, 2023 16:31:34 GMT -5
R.I.P. Droz!
I remember how excited I was to get his BCA wrestling figure. I had him instantly win the European Title when I got him.
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Post by tmnt316 on Jun 30, 2023 16:43:21 GMT -5
RIP Droz.
He never held a grudge over the hand he was dealt but on the brightside he's free from anymore suffering.
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Post by tmnt316 on Jun 30, 2023 16:49:23 GMT -5
R.I.P. Droz! I remember how excited I was to get his BCA wrestling figure. I had him instantly win the European Title when I got him. I think I might have had that figure or maybe a friend did but I know for sure I had his Maximum Sweat figure. |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jun 30, 2023 17:12:31 GMT -5
R.I.P. Droz! I remember how excited I was to get his BCA wrestling figure. I had him instantly win the European Title when I got him. I think I might have had that figure or maybe a friend did but I know for sure I had his Maximum Sweat figure.
Nice!
BCA Droz pretty much had Marc Mero's bottom with the boxer style shorts. But Droz could do a sweet sit down powerbomb though with those legs!
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TheEvilDoink1987
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Jun 30, 2023 17:19:14 GMT -5
I think I might have had that figure or maybe a friend did but I know for sure I had his Maximum Sweat figure. Nice! BCA Droz pretty much had Marc Mero's bottom with the boxer style shorts. But Droz could do a sweet sit down powerbomb though with those legs! That's all that mattered in the fig world back then. If you could do your finish, you were an instant main eventer. 😂 |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jun 30, 2023 17:21:31 GMT -5
Nice! BCA Droz pretty much had Marc Mero's bottom with the boxer style shorts. But Droz could do a sweet sit down powerbomb though with those legs! That's all that mattered in the fig world back then. If you could do your finish, you were an instant main eventer. 😂
100% guarantee with that! Wrestlers who normally wouldn't get wins on TV were being your IC and WWF Champions in your figure fed cause they could do their finisher. Guys who couldn't end up jobbing left and right! Ha ha ha
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2sweeeeet
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Jun 30, 2023 17:30:47 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by LA Times on Jun 30, 2023 17:34:48 GMT -5
What happened to him is every wrestler's worst nightmare and he must have been a kind-hearted soul to not hold a grudge against D-Lo Brown. RIP Droz.
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X-27
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Post by X-27 on Jun 30, 2023 18:18:46 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by JC Motors on Jun 30, 2023 19:31:18 GMT -5
He should receive the Warrior Award
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TheEvilDoink1987
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Jun 30, 2023 20:51:01 GMT -5
He should receive the Warrior Award 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 |
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Post by jason88cubs on Jun 30, 2023 22:35:40 GMT -5
R.I.P.
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Jul 1, 2023 11:30:14 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by tmnt316 on Jul 1, 2023 11:32:04 GMT -5
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Post by PJ on Jul 1, 2023 21:27:48 GMT -5
Rest in Peace.
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Post by PJ on Jul 1, 2023 21:27:48 GMT -5
Rest in Peace.
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