Buff Bagwell was arrested on November 16 in Cobb County, Georgia for speeding and DUI, the latter of which is for drugs.
The WCW icon was released from custody on Friday at 1:51 PM EST, with his sentence listed as “time served.”
Bagwell took to social media to address his arrest, noting that he is still sober despite it being listed as a DUI. He tweeted,
“Still sober despite the reports – unfortunately whenever I get a violation in the DUI Court Program it lists my original offense from 3 years ago. I did serve 24 hours for losing my temper Thurs-Fri and I’m working keeping my cool every day.”
Bagwell stated that he has been sober for 446 days and discussed the early days of his sobriety. He claimed to have realized that staying away from drugs and alcohol isn’t so hard; it is dealing with his emotions without relying on drugs that challenge him, and he is too invested in his sobriety to throw it away, so he has to deal with his temper which is another challenge.
Bagwell further noted that his temper is “out of control” and that has led to setbacks with DUI court. The former WCW wrestler had sanctions with the DUI court for things like not filing paperwork properly which have been reported as relapses, but that isn’t the case.
Bagwell added, “So recently in DUI Court class, I’d asked the teacher a question on how to do something. And she told me, I did it and she failed me. And I flipped. I couldn’t believe it, I was like, ‘What?!?’ Looking back on it, I could have handled it so much differently. And so because of my temper, I’m now in another situation. I actually got court tomorrow, which is going to be November 16th. Thursday, November 16th, and I’ll be going to court for an in-class disruption. And it’s going to be out there that Buff Bagwell relapsed, but I’m letting you know that I am clean and sober and doing fantastic. But I may be going to jail for my temper, which is the next goal in my life to overcome.”
Still sober despite the reports – unfortunately whenever I get a violation in the DUI Court Program it lists my original offense from 3 years ago 😞 I did serve 24 hours for losing my temper Thurs-Fri and I’m working keeping my cool every day. https://t.co/IqZBopcjI2
— Marcus Bagwell 🎩 (@Marcbuffbagwell) November 19, 2023
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Buff Bagwell, the former WCW icon, was recently arrested in Cobb County, Georgia for speeding and driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs. He was released from custody on November 16, with his sentence listed as “time served.”
Bagwell took to social media to address his arrest, stating that he is still sober despite it being listed as a DUI. He clarified that whenever he receives a violation in the DUI Court Program, it lists his original offense from three years ago. Bagwell served 24 hours for losing his temper and emphasized that he is committed to maintaining his sobriety.
The former wrestler revealed that he has been sober for 446 days and discussed the challenges he faces in his journey. He acknowledged that staying away from drugs and alcohol isn’t the most difficult part; rather, it is dealing with his emotions without relying on substances that poses a challenge. Bagwell admitted that his temper is “out of control,” which has led to setbacks with the DUI court. He mentioned instances where he didn’t file paperwork properly, resulting in reports of relapses. However, Bagwell clarified that these incidents were not relapses but rather consequences of his temper.
Bagwell shared an incident where he had a disruptive outburst during a DUI Court class, which may lead to him going to jail for his temper. Despite this setback, he reassured his followers that he is clean, sober, and doing well. He expressed his determination to overcome his temper and make it the next goal in his life.
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In conclusion, Buff Bagwell’s recent arrest for speeding and DUI highlights the challenges he faces in maintaining his sobriety. Despite setbacks caused by his temper, Bagwell remains committed to staying clean and sober.