7 famous pro wrestlers who committed murder

Ox Baker has never killed a man. But his opponents have died wrestling the legendary grappler. In 1971, Ox Baker's opponent Alberto Torres died after taking Baker's finishing maneuver the Heart Punch. One year later, opponent Ray Gunkel had a heart attack during a match with Ox Baker. These two incidents were never Baker's fault, though he did use it to help sustain his career.In 2009, the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Verne Gane killed his nursing home room mate after bodyslamming him to the floor. Gagne, was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. As a vicious hardcore wrestler, it should come as no surprise that New Jack is the only professional wrestler with four justifiable homicides on his record. Most notably were his run ins with indy wrestlers Gypsy Joe and Mass Transit. Don't worry, both men survived their matches...barely.View the list ยป
Scott Hall is one of 7 famous wrestler to have killed someone

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The sport of pro wrestling attracts some strange people. The performers of today and yesterday are not unfamiliar with the wrong side of the law. Many wrestlers have been arrested on charges of drug possession, drunk driving, domestic abuse and robbery. But a few of the men who have entertained millions, have also been accused of murder. Here is a list of 7 famous pro wrestler who have committed murder.

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  • As a vicious hardcore wrestler, it should come as no surprise that New Jack is the only professional wrestler with four justifiable homicides on his record. Most notably were his run ins with indy wrestlers Gypsy Joe and Mass Transit. Don't worry, both men survived their matches...barely.
  • In 2009, the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Verne Gane killed his nursing home room mate after bodyslamming him to the floor. Gagne, was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. 
  • Ox Baker has never killed a man. But his opponents have died wrestling the legendary grappler. In 1971, Ox Baker's opponent Alberto Torres died after taking Baker's finishing maneuver the Heart Punch. One year later, opponent Ray Gunkel had a heart attack during a match with Ox Baker. These two incidents were never Baker's fault, though he did use it to help sustain his career.
  • Former WWE Heavyweight Champion and current WWE superstar accidentally killed a man during training. Wrestler Brian Ong had suffered a previous concussion, but continued training at the camp. After taking two consecutive maneuvers, Brian got worse. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Great Khali was never brought up on charges.
  • The most obvious murder in the history of pro wrestling. What Chris Benoit did to his wife and son over a three day period in June 2007 is one of the most heinous massacres in the last ten years. 
  • The popular "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka has never been charged with murder, but there is a very compelling story about his girlfriend Nancy Argentino. Nancy died from craniocelebral injuries. Snuka was a suspect. Vince McMahon functioned as the mouthpiece for Snuka at the time. No charges were brought, though in 1985 a default judgment was made against Snuka in favor of the family of Nancy Argentino.
  • In an episode of ESPN's E:60, Scott Hall recalled a 1983 circumstance when he got into a fight with a patron at a bar. The two wrestled around with a handgun before Hall was able to get a hold of it. Hall shot the bruiser in the skull. Hall was charged with second degree murder, though the charges were later dismissed for insufficient evidence.
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