Former wrestling star 2 Chilly Scorpio — who gained a WCW Tag Staff Championship with Buff Bagwell within the early Nineties — was arrested on June 15 for violently stabbing a person throughout a gasoline station battle … however he claims he was appearing in self-defense.
In keeping with courtroom paperwork, obtained by TMZ Sports activities, the bloody incident occurred at round 3:40 AM at a Love’s Journey Cease in Kansas Metropolis, Mo.
Authorities say 2 Chilly Scorpio — aka Charles Scaggs — advised them he was working as a safety guard on the retailer … when he noticed a person who had lit up a cigarette within the institution.
The sufferer tells TMZ Sports activities he did NOT mild up inside the shop — he says he thought the dart was put out previous to coming into the constructing, but it surely may not have been totally extinguished.
Scaggs said he advised the man he could not smoke inside, however then claimed the person grew to become upset … and stated, “F you the f*** you gonna do?”
Scaggs stated the person then threatened him … and when the 2 ultimately made their manner outdoors of the shop — he claimed the man tried to grapple with him.
Through the scuffle, Scaggs advised authorities he pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed the man in self-defense. The wrestler stated the altercation went on for a number of extra moments — and within the squabble, he received in just a few extra stabs too.
Cops say once they arrived on the scene, they discovered the man who was stabbed mendacity on the bottom … bleeding from his head, chest, buttocks, legs and stomach. They added that he was transported to a neighborhood hospital … as he was going out and in of consciousness.
In keeping with the docs, although, investigators have been in a position to make contact with him on the medical facility later within the day … the place they are saying he advised them Scaggs was the aggressor within the state of affairs.
Scaggs was finally thrown behind bars … and hit with two felony costs — one rely of first-degree assault and one rely of armed legal motion.
Court docket information present after bonding out, he pleaded not responsible to the fees. He is due again in courtroom for a listening to within the case subsequent month.
Scaggs broke into the skilled wrestling world manner again in 1985 … and he went on to compete for a number of promotions — together with the WWE.
Whereas primarily wrestling as 2 Chilly Scorpio — he additionally used the stage identify “Flash Funk.” In his profession, he held a number of championship belts.