Man Who Attacked Bret Hart at WWE Hall of Fame Event Charged With Assault

Man who attacked Bret "The Hitman" Hart during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony charged with assault and trespassing.

NEW YORK – Authorities said a spectator faces assault and trespassing charges after tackling wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday night in Brooklyn.

Bail was set at $1,500 for Zachary Madsen of Lincoln, Nebraska, at a hearing on Sunday night. The judge also issued orders of protection barring Madsen from approaching Hart, who wasn't hurt, and a security worker.

Other wrestlers helped subdue the attacker, and Hart resumed his speech.

During his WWE Hall of Fame speech, Bret Hart was attacked and tackled by someone from the crowd. The aftermath was WWE stars and security coming in to separate Hart's attacker.

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Prosecutors said in court that Madsen told police that he "felt like it was right moment" to go after the wrestling legend.

His lawyer said Madsen is "agreeable and cooperative" and has no criminal convictions.

WWE described Madsen as "an over-exuberant fan."

Madsen had a previous run-in with a fighter in Lincoln.