Professional wrestling is a combination of combat sports, and entertainment, and is thus equally entertaining as it is dangerous. Former WWE superstar Droz aka Darren Drozdov became a quadriplegic after a botched incident in 1999. Droz recently passed away with Dwayne Johnson and others mourning his untimely passing.

However, no sooner after his death, Droz’s family took a noble step and pledged to a heartfelt act. Droz was one of the most beloved wrestlers during his time, and his family used his goodwill for a better purpose.

What noble step did Droz’s family take a step in, after leaving millions and Dwayne Johnson in tears?

After Droz passed away on 30th June, Dwayne Johnson took to his social media to honor the former WWE superstar, and write heartfelt words for him. While WWE is conducted in a much safer environment now, things were different back then.

Droz’s accident occurred just days after Owen Hart’s untimely death. A botched powerbomb ruined the entire career of the then-upcoming wrestler and left him paralyzed from his neck down. However, he blamed nothing on his opponent for the botched move.

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Recently, Droz’s family announced a scholarship for upcoming athletes at the former’s alma mater, Oakcrest High School. Their poster read, “In lieu of flowers or other donations, the Drozdov family is accepting donations to the Darren Drozdov Scholarship Fund.”

Professional wrestling is extremely dangerous, and maneuvers need to be conducted in a safe and choreographed manner to avoid injuries or even death. Droz’s incident was not the first fatal incident inside a wrestling ring, and there have been many more.

Other wrestlers had to quit wrestling due to career-ending injuries

Injuries are a part of any sport, and in professional wrestling, they are more common than anything. Several wrestlers over the years had to end their careers due to brutal and dangerous injuries. Names such as Richie Steamboat, Rick Rude, and Tyson Kidd are some prime examples.

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Taking hard bumps over the years also proved fatal for Hulk Hogan, as he had to undergo several back surgeries. While, Edge also had to undergo retirement due to neck injuries, similar to Daniel Bryan, who also had to undergo retirement due to neck injuries.

Over the years, the sport has improved and matches now take place in a much safer environment. However, injuries still occur, and wrestlers need to take care of themselves.

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Despite losing Droz, his family has stayed strong and even started a noble cause. We wish them the very best in their work.