Former WWE star Curtis Axel (Joseph Curtis Hennig), 46, is facing multiple charges following an alleged DWI incident at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Minnesota on May 17, per a criminal complaint filed in Anoka County.
Per the complaint, officers found Hennig slowly navigating the parking lot, detected a strong odor of alcohol, and observed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He allegedly refused to exit the vehicle, had to be physically removed, and refused chemical testing. A 750 mL open bottle of Phillips vodka was found on the passenger-side floorboard.
He faces five charges: DWI refusal to submit to chemical test (Gross Misdemeanor), DWI operating under the influence, obstruction of a peace officer, open bottle possession, and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $0 with the option of $12,000 with no conditions or $0 release with conditions.
Axel is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig and the grandson of Larry “The Axe” Hennig. He performed in WWE from 2007 to 2020 ...
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