Professional wrestler Joe Hennig, known for his WWE stint as Curtis Axel, faces multiple misdemeanor charges following an incident at St. Francis, Minnesota. The case occurred at a McDonald’s drive-thru on May 17th and news about the accusations began circulating on May 28th. Ações charges include driving while intoxicated, refusal to take a breathalyzer test, obstruction of justice, possession of an open bottle of alcohol and disorderly conduct, according to the website The Watch MN.
Incidente at the McDonald’s drive-thru
Policiais were called to a McDonald’s in St. Francis following reports of property damage caused by a vehicle. Joe Hennig’s car collided while backing into another car in the drive-thru, starting the chain of events that led to his arrest. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Hennig, 46, walking slowly through the parking lot with red, watery eyes and slurred speech. An open bottle of vodka was later found inside his vehicle.
Testemunhas reported that the former fighter was already mumbling in the drive-thru before driving forward with the car. Ele allegedly swore at the employees and, after the collision, shouted at the other driver, hurling insults. The aggressive conduct and the obvious change in his condition were determining factors for police intervention at the scene.
Acusações and resistance during arrest
When told to get out of his truck, Hennig refused to cooperate with officers. Officers had to open the vehicle door and reach inside to turn off the engine and place the keys on the passenger seat. Diante’s continued refusal to obey orders, Hennig was forcibly removed from the truck. Ele was pinned to the ground and handcuffed, as detailed in the police report obtained.
Enquanto was in the police car, he was read Aviso about Teste from Bafômetro from Minnesota. The former fighter allegedly refused to take the test, responding with insults and profanity at the police, including phrases such as “I don’t give a fuck” and “Fuck you.”
, you son of a bitch.” A search of the vehicle, carried out before towing, revealed an open 750 ml bottle of Phillips vodka on the front passenger side floorboard. The charges filed against Hennig are:- Dirigir drunk (for refusing the breathalyzer test)
- Obstrução of justice
- Posse of open bottle of alcohol in car
- Conduta rowdy
Carreira and family history of Joe Hennig
Joe Hennig has a distinguished career in professional wrestling, being a third generation fighter. Ele worked in WWE between 2007 and 2020, using different names and characters throughout his career. In NXT and The Nexus, he was known as Michael McGillicutty, while in mainline WWE, he gained notoriety as Curtis Axel.
Durante During his passage, he was a member of groups such as Paul Heyman Guy and the B-Team, consolidating his presence in the federation. Após resigned in 2020, Hennig returned to WWE in 2022, working as a part-time producer. Desde then only participated in one match, a tag team match at Minnesota’s local independent event last year.
Joe Hennig’s life is also marked by a complex family history, especially in relation to his father. Ele is married and has three children. Seu father, WWE’s legendary Hall member Fama, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, passed away at the age of 44 due to drug addiction. Este’s tragic family event adds a layer of complexity to Joe Hennig’s current situation.