During his brief WWE stint in 2003, Zach Gowen wrestled against the likes of Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and Big Show. He saved Hulk Hogan from an attack by Roddy Piper. The famous one-legged star even lost a PPV match against Vince McMahon. Fast forward over 20 years and his prosthetic leg was ripped off by Ricochet
in AEW. Gowen battled drug addiction along the way, but his pro wrestling career now has a happy ending.Here is his retirement announcement on Facebook, where he explains why his favorite
career moment happened in AEW.
“First promo pic and last promo pic! My in-ring career has come to an end. Thank you to every promoter who gave me an opportunity to wrestle. I’ve had the privilege of performing for every major company over the past 24 years. Special thank you to the fans for not rejecting me. Pro wrestling provided a direction and outlet for a very lost kid. All I ever wanted to be was a professional wrestler and I accomplished that solely because you accepted me not as a sideshow act but as a legitimate pro wrestler. I’m deeply grateful.
The best moment of my career was wrestling for AEW in front of my wife, kids, and parents. That was the cherry on top after burning my career to the ground as a result of my crippling drug addiction then having the opportunity to not only rebuild my life but my passion then sharing that with the world while enjoying every second of it.
My victories are not the result of my talents but ultimately the result of God working through others allowing them to pour into and invest in me. I am the luckiest guy in the world.”
What are you favorite memories of Zach Gowen in the ring? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders.
