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26 Year Old Male Charged In Attack At WWE Hall Of Fame

During the WWE Hall of Fame tonight in Brooklyn, NY, a fan rushed the ring and tackled Bret “The Hitman” Hart during his induction speech.

Travis Browne, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and Dash Wilder did their thing! Video Credit: cyberstryke1120 pic.twitter.com/FGpWIpXVL6 — HeelByNature.com (@HeelByNatureYT) April 7, 2019

“An over-exuberant fan surpassed our security at ringside and made his way briefly into the ring,” WWE said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times. “The individual has been turned over to the proper authorities.”

According to the Associated Press, the 26 year old male who attacked Bret Hart is in custody, and is facing criminal charges.

Los Angeles Times writer Arkash Markazi reports the attacker has been charged with 2 counts of assault in the 3rd degree, and disorderly conduct.

I’ve been told Bret Hart’s attacker has been charged with 2 counts of assault in the 3rd degree and disorderly conduct. — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 7, 2019

Natalya Neidhart released the following statement following the Hall of Fame ceremony