Jimmy Hart's Megaphone Stolen at WrestleCade
WrestleCade officials in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reported on Sunday that WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart's iconic megaphone was stolen from the convention the previous day, prompting a police review of security footage as the event concluded its annual run.
The theft occurred on Saturday, November 29, during the festivities at the Benton Convention Center, a key venue for the three-day gathering that draws wrestling enthusiasts worldwide. WrestleCade, a prominent independent wrestling convention held over the Thanksgiving weekend, features fan meet-and-greets, panels, and a supershow with top talent. Hart, an 81-year-old manager known as "The Mouth of the South," was among the celebrities in attendance, interacting with fans throughout the day.
In a social media statement released Sunday, organizers detailed the incident and appealed directly to the perpetrator. "Someone stole Jimmy Hart's megaphone at the convention yesterday," the post read. "The venue has HD cameras and police will review the footage tomorrow. Jimmy isn't looking to press charges; he just wants it back. If you took it, DM us." The message emphasized that while Hart prefers a voluntary return, authorities...