Droz (wrestler)
American professional wrestler and football player (1969–2023)
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- Darren Alexander Drozdov (April 7, 1969 – June 30, 2023), known professionally as Droz , was an American professional wrestler and football player.
- He was best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he wrestled from 1998 to 1999 when a spinal cord injury ended his in-ring career, but remained employed with the company as a writer and columnist until his death in 2023.
- Drozdov, as a 6 ft 3 in (1.
- Drozdov set an Atlantic County, New Jersey record in track and field in the shot put event.
- Football career After a stint at Fork Union Military Academy, Drozdov attended the University of Maryland and was a defensive tackle for the Terrapins.
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WikipediaDarren Alexander Drozdov (April 7, 1969 – June 30, 2023), known professionally as Droz, was an American professional wrestler and football player. After a short career in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL), he went into professional wrestling. He was best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he wrestled from 1998 to 1999 when a spinal cord injury ended his in-ring career, but remained employed with the company as a writer and columnist until his death in 2023.
Drozdov was born in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Drozdov, as a 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), 245 lb (111 kg) quarterback in high school, threw a 72-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Lou Rothman to win the last game of the 1985 regular season to finish the season with a perfect 10–0 record. Drozdov set an Atlantic County, New Jersey record in track and field in the shot put event. He was All-State in football at Oakcrest High School in South Jersey.
After a stint at Fork Union Military Academy, Drozdov attended the University of Maryland and was a defensive tackle for the Terrapins. He culminated his collegiate career by graduating with a B.S. in criminal justice.
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