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:

• Refusal to submit to a chemical test
• Driving while under the influence
• Obstructing legal process
• Open bottle violation
• Disorderly conduct

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.