AAA wrestler Konnan faces new unconfirmed rumors of a possible leg amputation. These revive memories of his severe 2021 health crisis due to COVID-19, which nearly cost him his life. His history includes a kidney transplant and other medical complications.
Carlos Santiago Espada, known as Konnan, is an iconic figure in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. Recently, in March 2026, his name trended on social media following a rumor spread by TikToker 'El Potro de Acero en el Ring'. The user stated: “I received information that his current health condition is quite delicate, to the point that they had to amputate one of his legs and there is a possibility he may lose the other too”. As of now, neither Konnan, his family, nor AAA have confirmed or denied this information, so it remains speculation.
These rumors have reignited interest in the wrestler's medical history, marked by multiple challenges. In 2007, Konnan underwent a kidney transplant due to renal insufficiency caused by prolonged use of pain medications linked to his ring career. Despite the procedure, he faced subsequent complications, including chronic physical weakness and fatigue associated with kidney issues.
One of the most critical episodes occurred in 2021, when he was hospitalized in the United States for kidney problems and tested positive for COVID-19. His friend, former wrestler Hugo Savinovich, shared on Facebook: “He told me he felt so weak that he couldn't eat. His wife fed him and he didn't react. They found something unsuspected, and it was COVID”. Savinovich added: “Konnan's life was in danger... Konnan told me he doesn't like being news, but he gave me permission to communicate that he has reacted well to the medicine”.
In an interview with Al Destape Podcast a year later, Konnan detailed the severity: “I almost died, COVID-19 beat me... It destroyed my kidneys, I need a transplant since then”. Isolated in the hospital, he reflected: “It was very sad for me to live those days, I thought that's where it all ended and the worst is that I was in a room alone. I said: ‘no way, I'm going to die alone’”. Ultimately, he recovered and said: “Death literally knocked on my door and I didn't answer”.
Other incidents include a nearly month-long hospitalization for diverticulitis in 2024, and hip surgery in 2018 due to accumulated injuries. Konnan has emphasized the long-term sequelae of the sport, but continues to be active in the industry.
