Kongo Kong Reveals He’s Been Wrestling With Half a Foot After COVID Amputation

Kongo Kong shared a striking personal revelation during a recent appearance on the Krazy Train Podcast with Jasmin St. Claire, revealing that he has quietly continued his wrestling career after losing part of his right foot during the COVID era.

The moment came late in the interview as the conversation turned to injuries. Kongo had already been discussing the physical toll of nearly three decades in the ring, casually listing broken collarbones, rib injuries, and a tailbone injury that once left him unable to sit for months. Then he mentioned an injury that immediately shifted the tone of the discussion.

“The only time I’ve ever really taken time off is — I don’t know if a lot of people know this — but I’m missing part of my right foot.”

St. Claire reacted with immediate disbelief, prompting Kongo to clarify when it happened.

“During COVID, I got part of my right foot amputated.”

What followed carried even more weight. Kongo confirmed that he does not use a prosthetic and never has, despite continuing to wrestle regularly. He then explained what that reality looks like in practice.

“I’ve been wrestling all this time with half a foot.”

Kongo explained that he shares the story intentionally, particularly with younger wrestlers and students who struggle with injuries, setbacks, or self-doubt. Kongo also explained why using a prosthetic has never appealed to him.

“If it helps somebody, then I’m willing to tell it. If I can go out there without toes on my right foot and still do a moonsault, then you can get up and do whatever it is you want to do.”

“It fills up enough of my boot that the shoe doesn’t come off. I can still jump. I can still do everything I did before.”

“I think a prosthetic would probably hinder me more than anything.”

The revelation puts Kongo Kong’s career into a new perspective, especially given his long-standing emphasis on longevity, believability, and smart body management over reckless shortcuts. After 27 years in the business, the fact that he has continued performing at a high level while missing part of his foot adds meaningful context to how his toughness and approach to wrestling are viewed.

What do you think about Kongo Kong continuing to wrestle after such a serious injury, and does this change how you view durability and longevity in wrestling today? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know.

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