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Former WWE performer Curtis Axel, whose real name is Joseph Curtis Hennig, is reportedly dealing with several legal issues following an alleged drunk-driving incident in Minnesota earlier this month.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Anoka County, the situation unfolded on May 17, 2026, at a McDonald’s in St. Francis, Minnesota. Police were dispatched to the location around 8:47 p.m. after receiving reports of a property-damage accident in the restaurant’s drive-thru area.
Officers allegedly encountered Hennig behind the wheel of a truck in the parking lot and noted multiple signs of possible intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a strong smell of alcohol.
The complaint further claims that Hennig did not comply with requests to exit the vehicle. Authorities reportedly shut off the truck, removed the keys, and physically escorted him out before placing him under arrest.
Police also allege that Hennig declined to take a chemical test after being informed of Minnesota’s Breath Test Advisory procedures.
A McDonald’s employee reportedly told officers that Hennig had been difficult to understand while placing an order in the drive-thru. The witness also claimed he became verbally aggressive and backed his vehicle into another car before yelling at the other driver.
During a search of the vehicle prior to towing, officers allegedly discovered an open 750 mL bottle of vodka inside the truck.
Hennig is now facing several charges, including:
Court documents show the case was officially filed on May 18. Bail was reportedly structured to allow either a $12,000 bond without conditions or release without monetary bail under court-ordered conditions.
At this time, neither Hennig nor his representatives have publicly commented on the allegations. As with all criminal cases, the charges remain allegations, and Hennig is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Curtis Axel wrestled for WWE from 2007 through 2020, performing under both the Curtis Axel and Michael McGillicutty names. A third-generation wrestler, he is the son of WWE Hall of Famer “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig and the grandson of wrestling veteran Larry Hennig.
During his WWE run, Axel captured the Intercontinental Championship and also held the WWE Tag Team Championship, becoming part of one of wrestling’s most well-known family legacies.
TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! tonight at 9/8c on AMC.
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WWE reportedly came very close to reviving one of the most iconic factions in wrestling history during the pandemic era.
Former WWE writer Chris Dunn recently revealed that the company seriously discussed launching a modern version of the New World Order while WWE programming was being produced inside the ThunderDome and Performance Center during COVID-19 restrictions.
Speaking on Public Enemies Podcast HQ, Dunn explained that WWE creative was constantly throwing around ideas at the time due to the unusual atmosphere and challenges of producing television without live crowds.
“Really tough to do TV in there,” Dunn said about the ThunderDome era. “A lot of ideas were thrown against the wall.”
According to Dunn, one of those ideas was “NWO 2020,” a reboot of the legendary faction that originally changed the wrestling business during WCW’s peak in the 1990s.
The proposed lineup reportedly included Sheamus, Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, and former WWE talent Lars Sullivan. Dunn claimed the idea was actually much closer to becoming reality than many fans may expect.
“It was really close to happening,” he said.
The plan reportedly called for a legendary member of the original NWO to appear and introduce the new version of the group on WWE television. However, the storyline was ultimately scrapped after that Hall of Fame star allegedly failed a COVID test upon arriving in Orlando.
Dunn did not reveal which NWO member was involved, although he clarified it was neither X-Pac nor Big Show.
At the time, WWE was regularly adjusting creative plans on short notice due to pandemic-related complications, making long-term storytelling difficult. Dunn noted that the new faction would likely have evolved over time had it officially debuted.
Looking back now, the proposed lineup is especially interesting given where those performers ended up. Lars Sullivan was released by WWE in 2021 following multiple controversies and later stepped away from wrestling entirely. Cesaro eventually exited WWE and signed with AEW, where he now competes as Claudio Castagnoli. Meanwhile, both Sheamus and Nakamura remain with WWE, though neither has been consistently featured in major storylines recently.
While the NWO reboot never materialized, the original faction still received a major spotlight that same year when Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the Class of 2020’s NWO representatives.
Given WWE’s history of revisiting classic factions, it’s not surprising the company at least explored the idea. Still, hearing how close “NWO 2020” reportedly came to happening adds another fascinating “what if?” to the ThunderDome era of WWE history.
Logan Paul is facing another setback in WWE, but if you ask him, he won’t be gone for long.
Following WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Paul revealed that he suffered a torn tricep during the show and has already undergone surgery to repair the injury. Despite doctors reportedly giving him a recovery timeline of around six months, the former United States Champion is already predicting a much faster comeback.
Paul shared the update on Instagram, where he posted photos from the hospital along with footage of the moment the injury occurred. According to Paul, he even stayed awake during the procedure.
“Tore my tricep, got surgery while wide awake,” Paul wrote. “They’re telling me 6 month recovery but I don’t believe them.”
In typical Logan Paul fashion, the WWE star mixed the injury update with some humor and promotion for his outside ventures, while also reminding fans that he remains one-half of the World Tag Team Champions alongside Austin Theory.
The injury reportedly happened during a chaotic ringside sequence involving Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits. Dawkins landed awkwardly onto Paul on the floor outside the ring, and the spot appears to have caused the tricep tear that will now sideline him indefinitely.
WWE later confirmed the injury on Monday Night Raw, noting that Paul is expected to miss several months of in-ring action while recovering from surgery.
Even with Paul out, Austin Theory is still officially recognized as a tag team champion. On Raw, Paul Heyman reassured Theory that the titles remain with “The Vision,” signaling that WWE may keep the championship situation intact until Paul is medically cleared.
This latest injury comes at a time when Paul had continued building momentum as one of WWE’s most high-profile crossover stars. Since joining WWE, he has consistently impressed fans and critics alike with his athleticism and willingness to take risks inside the ring — sometimes at the expense of his own body.
Whether Paul can actually beat the projected recovery timeline remains to be seen, but based on his comments, he clearly has no intention of staying away from WWE any longer than necessary.
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