Joe Hennig pleads guilty to DWI and disorderly conduct

Former WWE wrestler Joe Hennig, known professionally as Curtis Axel, has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of DWI and disorderly conduct. The plea agreement, reached on August 24, follows an incident in May 2026 involving a vehicle crash at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Anoka County, Minnesota.

As part of the deal, additional charges including interference with a peace officer and refusal of chemical testing were dismissed. Hennig received a 90-day sentence, but 87 days were stayed and three days were credited for time served. He is now subject to one year of supervised probation in Minnesota, with the possibility of transitioning to unsupervised status after five months if he maintains good behavior and avoids alcohol or drug-related offenses.

Hennig, the son of wrestling legend Curt Hennig, has completed a required comprehensive assessment and an impact panel. He is also required to pay a $50 fine. The incident reportedly involved Hennig backing into another vehicle and behaving disruptively toward employees and officers.