WWE Attitude Era Star Arrested On Gun Charges?
The former champion claims it was all a big misunderstanding.
Former WWE star Terri Runnels was arrested for the possession of a loaded gun on Wednesday, TMZ Sports are reporting.
Per the write-up, Runnels brought a Glock 9mm to Tampa International Airport, where she was arrested after attempting to pass through a security checkpoint. Police have reported the incident as "carrying a concealed firearm" - a class 3 felony.
Runnels' punishment could include up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 in fines. A $2,000 bond was set, and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office have released the following mugshot:-
The police report states that Terri claims she was carrying the loaded weapon as she'd just been called to her mother's house to take care of an armadillo that had been digging up her yard. She forgot she still had it on her person when she went to the airport, and called it a genuine mistake.
Runnels has since released the following Twitter video explaining the situation:-
A WWE employee from 1996-2004, Terri is best known for her time managing her then real-life husband Goldust, whom she was paired with until 1998. Later runs saw her aligned with The Hardy Boyz, Edge & Christian, Perry Saturn, and others, and she became an unlikely Hardcore Champion for a few seconds in May 2002.