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Former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel was arrested on May 17th.

Axel was charged with third degree driving while impaired, refusal to submit to a chemical test, obstructing the legal process, possessing an open bottle of alcohol inside the vehicle, and failure to stop after an accident involving property damage
He remained in custody for two days before being released on May 19th

39 years ago today, the professional wrestling world witnessed a deeply controversial and highly publicized real life incident originating from New Jersey that permanently altered the presentation of sports entertainment.

The incredibly beloved hero Hacksaw Jim Duggan and the highly arrogant villain The Iron Sheik were unexpectedly arrested while traveling together. This deeply shocking revelation completely shattered the vital illusion of their intense onscreen rivalry and exposed the hidden reality of the industry to a passionate global audience. The unprecedented mainstream media coverage completely captivated the public and beautifully showcased the absolute dedication fans held for the strict boundaries of the traditional hero and villain dynamic during this highly competitive era.

The World Wrestling Federation aggressively responded to the massive controversy by definitively terminating the contracts of both iconic competitors to fiercely protect the integrity of the promotion. Despite this incredibly chaotic setback, both deeply resilient athletes successfully navigated the severe consequences and remarkably returned to the premier organization within twelve months. This completely unforgettable moment permanently changed how the business protected its secrets and perfectly cemented their unparalleled legacies as foundational pillars who survived a highly turbulent era.

Remembering Owen Hart, who passed away 27 years ago today.

Jimmy Hart shared details about Hulk Hogan being heavily booed during the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere, revealing he warned Hogan beforehand, “Hulk I don’t feel good about this.” Hogan reportedly responded confidently with, “Jimmy don’t worry about it.”

Hart said Hogan always checked in with him before segments, recalling, “Hulk said, ‘Jimmy Hart what do you think?’” Hart tried to stay positive, telling him, “No, everything’s good. Everything’s ok,” even though he admitted, “I’m worrying about it.”

Once they walked out, Hart said the crowd reaction immediately changed the atmosphere: “We go out and all of a sudden: ‘Boo.’ ‘Uh oh.’” Hart compared it to his old heel manager days, saying, “I’m waving the heck out of the flag and it gets more and more and more.”

According to Hart, Hogan called him the next day and pointed out, “The ratings were good on that segment we did.” Hart responded, “Well I guess they should be with all the commotion that happened with it.” He also reminded Hogan, “You kept telling me to stop worrying about it, but I was worried about it.”

Hart said Hogan ultimately accepted the backlash, telling him, “Sometimes you’ve gotta do what you gotta do. I’ve made my bed and I’ve got to lie in it.” Hogan added, “That’s who I wanted to vote for, that’s what I wanted to do...”
The most memorable moment came backstage afterward when Hogan reportedly admitted, “I knew I should have worn the NWO t-shirt,” before adding, “I wanted to turn heel on them so bad.”

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Just to remind you all,

This is what SmackDown from 2006, May 26th looked like.

We got:

- Coronation of King Booker
- JBL vs Bobby Lashley (for US Title)
- Mark Henry vs Chris Benoit
- Paul Heyman & Teddy Long segment
- JBL vs Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship match (JBL lost , left WWE & retired)

The professional wrestling world recognizes the highly influential and globally iconic Jeff Jarrett as an absolute cornerstone of the modern sports entertainment industry. Emerging from a legendary wrestling family in the traditional Memphis territory, he completely revolutionized the presentation of the arrogant villain and beautifully blended elite athletic competition with undeniable charisma.

His phenomenal career inside the squared circle spans several incredible decades across the absolute biggest promotions on the planet. He secured massive championship success in the World Wrestling Federation as a deeply dominant Intercontinental Champion and successfully transitioned into World Championship Wrestling to capture the prestigious World Heavyweight Championship multiple times. He utilized a highly technical offensive style and an incredibly aggressive persona to completely captivate the passionate audience, firmly establishing his vital position as a premier main event attraction.

Beyond his incredible accomplishments as an active competitor, his absolute brilliance as a visionary promoter permanently altered the landscape of the entire profession. He boldly founded Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and successfully created a deeply vital alternative destination that showcased elite global talent for nearly two decades. This monumental contribution provided an unprecedented platform for an entirely new generation of superstars and perfectly cemented his unparalleled legacy as a truly foundational figure and a highly deserved Hall of Famer.

32 years ago today, World Championship Wrestling proudly presented the deeply historic nineteen ninety four Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This spectacular presentation completely captivated the passionate audience and beautifully honored an elite class of truly foundational pioneers who permanently altered the landscape of the entire sports entertainment industry.

The incredibly prestigious class featured an unprecedented level of legendary star power originating from the golden era of the territory system. The promotion rightfully celebrated the absolute dominance of the incredibly powerful Ernie Ladd and the unparalleled toughness of the iconic Dick The Bruiser alongside his legendary powerhouse ally The Crusher. The deeply stacked group of honorees also included the incredibly technical Harley Race, the highly ruthless visionary Ole Anderson, and the deeply mysterious Masked Assassin. Each of these highly influential competitors completely revolutionized the standard for elite athletic competition and successfully secured massive championship success across the globe.

Their undeniable dedication to pure physical conditioning and brilliant character work firmly established their vital positions as premier main event attractions for several highly competitive decades. This completely unforgettable ceremony perfectly cemented their unparalleled legacies as absolute cornerstones of the modern wrestling spectacle and beautifully showcased the incredible historical foundation that directly inspired the greatest figures of the modern era.

Happy birthday to the deeply creative and truly captivating Bray Wyatt, born 39 years ago today in Brooksville, Florida.

Recognized by historians as an absolutely vital figure regarding character development and psychological storytelling, he completely revolutionized the presentation of sports entertainment during his spectacular career. He utilized an unprecedented level of dark charisma and incredible cinematic vision that perfectly showcased the deeply immersive potential of the industry. His undeniable connection with the passionate audience allowed him to successfully capture massive championship success in World Wrestling Entertainment, firmly establishing his vital position as a premier main event attraction while leading the deeply unsettling Wyatt Family.

Beyond his incredible accomplishments inside the squared circle, his absolute brilliance as a visionary creator permanently altered the landscape of the entire profession. He completely captivated passionate audiences by boldly introducing the terrifying alter ego known as The Fiend, flawlessly blending horror elements with elite athletic competition. This monumental contribution perfectly cemented his unparalleled legacy as a truly foundational mastermind of modern sports entertainment and a highly beloved icon.

Happy birthday to the incredibly technical and globally beloved Bryan Danielson, born 45 years ago today in Aberdeen, Washington.

Recognized by historians as a deeply vital figure regarding pure in ring performance, he completely revolutionized the standard for elite athletic competition during his extensive global career. He utilized an unprecedented level of submission mastery and a flawless technical arsenal that perfectly showcased the legitimate physical demands of the industry. His undeniable dedication to pure wrestling perfection allowed him to secure massive championship success across prominent promotions like Ring of Honor, World Wrestling Entertainment, and All Elite Wrestling.

Beyond his incredible accomplishments as a pure athlete, his absolute brilliance as a captivating character permanently altered the landscape of the entire profession. He completely captivated passionate audiences by boldly creating the incredibly organic Yes movement, flawlessly blending undeniable underdog charisma with elite athletic competition. This monumental contribution perfectly cemented his unparalleled legacy as a truly foundational cornerstone of modern sports entertainment and a highly respected leader for the entire industry.