Buff Bagwell Addresses Jail Time: Here’s What Really Happened

One Big Thing

Former WCW star Buff Bagwell will serve three days in jail starting January 27, 2025, due to a program violation – not a new arrest or relapse as some might assume.

Key Details

• Bagwell must report to Cobb County Jail at 5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025
• The jail time is a “sanction” for breaking rules in his accountability program
• Bagwell remains sober for 2.5 years and is in recovery
• Any circulating mugshots are from a 2020 arrest, not a new incident

Direct Quote

“I want all my fans and people to know that I’m doing great. This is called a jail sanction… A sanction is something you get in trouble for in DUI court. It could be for being late or anything else.”

Why It Matters

This situation highlights the strict nature of recovery programs and the challenges wrestlers face in their sobriety journey. Bagwell’s transparency helps combat misinformation and shows his commitment to staying clean.

By The Numbers

• 3 days: Length of jail sanction
• 2.5 years: Bagwell’s current sobriety streak
• 4 years: Time since his last DUI arrest (2020)

Current Status

Bagwell reports being in the best place of his life:

• Maintaining sobriety
• Strengthening his faith
• In a healthy relationship with Stacy Brown

What’s Next

After completing his three-day sanction, Bagwell will continue his recovery program and maintain his current positive lifestyle changes.

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