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Wrestling star Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart tackled by fan at WWE Hall of Fame ceremony

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Wrestling legend Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart attacked in ring during Hall of Fame ceremony
WATCH ABOVE: Calgary's Bret "The Hitman" Hart was attacked during a WWE Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday night at the Barclays Center – Apr 7, 2019

Bret “The Hitman” Hart is OK after the famous wrestler was tackled by a spectator while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony at New York’s Barclays Center.

The man was promptly subdued by several people who came to Hart’s defence on Saturday night.

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A law enforcement official told The Associated Press a 26-year-old man was in custody and facing criminal charges. The official was not authorized to discuss to the case and spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Several shocked onlookers posted footage of the incident online.

The induction event resumed after the fan was taken into custody.

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