The man who attacked Bret Hart during the WWE Hall of Fame event in Brooklyn on Saturday night has been identified, and he is no stranger to legal trouble.
Zachary Madsen, 26, of Lincoln, Neb., bypassed security and tackled Hart inside the ring at the Barclays Center. Kevin Cole of the Omaha World-Herald reviewed court records and learned that Madsen is awaiting trial for a previous incident in which he violated a protective order. Madsen, an aspiring mixed martial arts fighter, was accused of stalking MMA fighter Haris Talundzic. Talundzic said he had trained at a gym in Lincoln with Madsen but stopped because he was concerned about Madsen’s mental health.
Prior to Saturday night’s event, Madsen sent numerous tweets about the WWE. Some were critical Vince McMahon, while another thanked the WWE founder.
I'm not sure what's more baffling: the fact that this fight hasn't been made official yet, or the fact that women are the main event of #WrestleMania35
Talk about a major setback for the human race.
You're a fool @VinceMcMahon #WWE @WWE pic.twitter.com/C5A082DVlN
— Zach Madsen (@iAmMad______sen) April 2, 2019
A FOOL! You got that @VinceMcMahon ??? This is an abomination! You're a bigger fool than the officers responsible for arresting Becky, Charlotte, and Ronda tonight. What's the matter, old man?!? Why are you ignoring my messages?!? THIS IS NOT A GAME!! THIS IS A FIGHT!!!
— Zach Madsen (@iAmMad______sen) April 2, 2019
ROAD TRIP!! I want to say THANK YOU to @VinceMcMahon for helping guide US to the Main evenT of #WrestleMania35 #WWE
It's been an honor to Bounce Off Brilliance. Look what WE started.
We're going to have to take the BATMOBILE though, seeing as my car has a … DENT.
— Zach Madsen (@iAmMad______sen) April 4, 2019
Madsen was immediately pummeled by several people after he tackled Hart. If you saw some of the shots that were delivered to Madsen after he entered the ring, it’s no surprise he ended up with so many injuries. Madsen is reportedly facing several charges from the incident.
