Former NFL noseguard and professional wrestler Darren Drozdov passed absent Friday at the age of 54.
Drozdov, who played three seasons in the NFL but was recognized most effective for his professional wrestling vocation as “Puke” and later as “Droz,” appeared in the ECW and was a element of the WWE’s debut in 1998. Regrettably, just as his wrestling vocation was using off, he broke his neck in a 1999 match against D’Lo Brown, which paralyzed him from the neck down.
Drozdov inevitably regained motion in his arms and upper entire body, but remained in a wheelchair right up until his demise.
“There are no terms to convey the deep perception of loss and unhappiness we are emotion appropriate now,” Drozdov’s spouse and children said. “We would like to prolong our deepest appreciation for every person. All of his admirers, teammates, colleagues and mates for all the appreciate and support he been given above the years. You all gave him which means, reason and a thing to live for. He beloved each and every and each and every 1 of you and cherished the discussions, notes and letters he received. His faith in humanity in no way faltered, so know that for all the like you’ve revealed him, he liked you back.”
Drozdov performed a few seasons in the NFL but suited up for only 6 occupation video games, all with the Broncos in 1993. He played his faculty football at Maryland. He died of pure causes.
