In the world of professional wrestling, there have been numerous instances where wrestlers have gone to great lengths to create a memorable match or moment. However, one such moment in the early 2000s almost cost a wrestler his life. It involved the controversial New Jack attempting to murder his opponent, Vic Grimes.
For those unfamiliar with the professional wrestling industry, New Jack was a hardcore wrestler known for his extreme and often dangerous style of wrestling. Vic Grimes, on the other hand, was a wrestler with a reputation for being difficult to work with. Both men were part of the wrestling promotion, Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW), and were scheduled to face each other in a match on Februrary, 2002.
Leading up to the match, tensions were high between the two wrestlers. New Jack had accused Grimes of being reckless in the ring and had threatened to hurt him during the match. Grimes, on the other hand, had publicly stated that he didn’t want to work with New Jack and had even gone so far as to file a lawsuit against him for injuries sustained during a previous match.
Despite the tension between them, the match went ahead as planned. However, things quickly turned dangerous when New Jack attempted to throw Grimes off a scaffold, a high platform used for dramatic spots in wrestling matches. What followed was a horrifying scene that left the wrestling world in shock.
New Jack, who was supposed to throw Grimes off the scaffold and onto some tables below, instead attempted to throw him off the scaffold and onto the concrete floor. The result was Grimes missing the tables and crashing onto the concrete, nearly killing him in the process. Grimes suffered multiple injuries, including a concussion, a broken ankle, and multiple lacerations.
The incident sparked outrage among wrestling fans and professionals alike. Many called for New Jack to be banned from wrestling, and some even went so far as to suggest he should face criminal charges for attempted murder. In an interview following the incident, New Jack defended his actions, stating that he had tried to protect himself and that Grimes was to blame for what had happened.
Despite the controversy, both wrestlers continued to work in the industry, albeit with significantly less fan support. New Jack retired from professional wrestling in 2013, while Grimes continued to work as an independent wrestler.
In conclusion, the attempted murder of Vic Grimes by New Jack remains one of the most shocking incidents in the history of professional wrestling. It serves as a reminder of the dangers involved in the industry and the importance of safety measures to protect wrestlers from harm.
