Charles Scaggs, as he is known outside the wrestling ring, was apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing a man during a heated exchange at a gas station, as reported by TMZ.
At the time of the incident, Scaggs was employed as a security guard at the Love’s Travel Stop in Kansas City, Missouri, where the violent encounter unfolded in the early hours of the morning. According to court documents, Scaggs claimed he acted in self-defense when he confronted a man for lighting a cigarette inside the establishment. The victim, however, denied lighting the cigarette within the premises, suggesting it might not have been fully extinguished before he entered the building, according to the Daily Caller.
June 25, 2024
The situation rapidly escalated, leading to Scaggs allegedly stabbing the man. Consequently, he was arrested and now faces two felony charges — one count of first-degree assault and one count of armed criminal action. Scaggs recounted that the man had aggressively responded to his request to extinguish the cigarette, leading to a verbal altercation that eventually moved outside the store. The former wrestler claimed that the man attempted to physically engage him, prompting him to draw a knife from his pocket and stab the man in self-defense.
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Upon their arrival at the scene, the police discovered the victim lying in a pool of his own blood, with wounds on his head, chest, buttocks, legs, and abdomen. He was quickly rushed to the hospital, slipping in and out of consciousness, as per TMZ reports.
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June 25, 2024
Court records revealed that the victim identified Scaggs as the instigator when investigators visited him at the hospital later that day. Scaggs, however, has since posted bond and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is expected to return to court in July.
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Scaggs, who also wrestled under the moniker Flash Funk, has held numerous championship belts throughout his career. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1985 and has also wrestled for the WWE. As of now, there are no further updates regarding the extent of the victim's injuries.
