>>11206389Vinnie Vegas was a rising star in the WCW, with many wrestling analysts believing he would be the next major superstar in the likes of Ric Flair. But after the horrific events in the scorching summer of 1992, Vinnie's severe injuries took a serious toll on his in-ring performance. Fans began to lose interest as his promo presence was completely ruined by post-traumatic stress disorder. Fellow wrestlers avoided him in the locker room due to his frequent loss of bowel control. At the end of Vinnie's WCW career, Vince McMahon was able to purchase the seven-foot giant's contract for pennies on the dollar.