Bret Hart says he's OK after WWE Hall of Fame attack
Bret "The Hitman" Hart is in good spirits after being tackled by a spectator at Sunday's WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The 61-year-old released a statement Monday on Instagram confirming he wasn't injured and thanking fans for their "kind thoughts and words."
Hart was delivering a speech alongside Natalya, daughter of his late partner and brother-in-law Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, when a man rushed the ring.
Someone from the crowd just ran into the ring and tackled Bret Hart during his WWE Hall of Fame speech. Here’s the aftermath. pic.twitter.com/oZXjnUj2kp
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 7, 2019
Zachary Madsen of Lincoln, Neb. has been charged with assault and trespassing in connection with the attack, according to The Associated Press. A judge also issued an order of protection barring Madsen from approaching Hart.
Prosecutors stated in court that Madsen told police he "felt like it was the right moment" to go after Hart.
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