Former WWE star 2 Cold Scorpio (Charles Scaggs) was recently apprehended after he allegedly stabbed a man at a gas station.
TMZ broke the news of his arrest and the incident took place at a Love’s Travel Stop in Kansas City, Missouri. The 58-year-old got involved in a heated argument with a customer at the gas station around 3:40 am.n
The former WWE star stated that he was working as a security guard at the store and he told the man to stop smoking inside. Reports suggest that it didn’t sit well with the customer. They moved outside while arguing and Scaggs pulled out a knife.nThe customer later denied having lit a cigarette inside the store.n
2 Cold Scorpio told the cops that he acted in self-defense and stabbed the man as he allegedly tried to attack Scaggs in the parking lot. Per reports, cops stated that they discovered a man bleeding from his head, chest, legs, stomach, and buttocks when they arrived on the scene. He was then rushed to a hospital due to his injuries. The man was reportedly been going in and out of consciousness when they found him. The victim went on to accuse 2 Cold Scorpio being the aggressor during their scuffle.
2 Cold Scorpio faces multiple charges
TMZ reported that the former 2 Cold Scorpio was arrested on June 15 and slapped with a first-degree assault charge as well as one count of armed criminal action. Scaggs pleaded not guilty to these charges and it has come to light that he is due in court next month.
2 Cold Scorpio entered the pro wrestling world in 1985 and tasted success in the 90s. During his time in WCW, he won the WCW Tag Team Championship. He went on to compete in WWE as well. He has captured major championships such as the ECW World Tag Team Championship and he is a 4-time ECW World Television Champion.
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