Former WWE wrestler Curtis Axel arrested in Minnesota

A former WWE wrestler has been arrested in Minnesota on multiple charges following an alleged impaired driving incident at a fast-food restaurant. Joe Hennig, 46, who performed under the ring names Curtis Axel and Michael McGillicutty, was taken into custody on May 17 in Anoka County and released from jail two days later.

According to court records, the incident occurred at a McDonald's drive-thru. Police were called to the scene after reports that a vehicle had reversed into another car. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Hennig. An employee at the restaurant told police that Hennig had sworn at staff before the collision and subsequently got out of his car to yell at the driver of the other vehicle.

Officials reported detecting the smell of alcohol when speaking with Hennig. He allegedly refused to submit to chemical testing and became physically combative with the arresting officers. During a search of his vehicle, police discovered an open bottle of vodka.

Hennig now faces five charges: third-degree driving while impaired, driving while intoxicated for refusing a chemical test, obstructing the legal process, possession of an open bottle of alcohol in a vehicle, and...