Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake says he busted his knee so badly during a recent fall, he needs a full replacement surgery ... but the cost is putting a serious financial burden on his family.
The 61-year-old WWE legend says he has already suffered major damage to his knee from his 35-year wrestling career ... but the fall made it much worse. Now, he's asking the fans for help through a GoFundMe page.
Brutus says he knows he's been blessed with a great career and a great life -- but tells TMZ Sports he doesn't have a lot money and needs help to pay for his medical costs.