Former pro wrestler puts Ryan Seacrest in a headlock on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Monday’s “Wheel of Fortune” episode saw contestant Bill Page of Wilmington, Delaware, put Ryan Seacrest in a headlock, prompting the host to promptly tap out.
The headlock came about when Seacrest asked Page about his time in the squared circle. “Would you like to show me one,” Seacrest asked about Page’s wrestling moves.
Once the hold was locked in, it appeared Page flashed back, sticking out his tongue as Seacrest dropped to the ground.
Luckily, Seacrest was none the worse for wear. His hair normally perfect hair, however, was a different story. When “Pet Peeves” came up as the next category, Seacrest joked: “My pet peeve is messing up my hair.”
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Contestant describes wrestling background
In an interview posted to social media by Maggie Sajak, former host Pat Sajak’s daughter, Page described himself as a former professional wrestler who worked for the East Coast Wrestling Association.
“I wasn’t sure. I said I did pro wrestling, and they said, ‘What kind of moves can you put on Ryan?’” Page said when asked if he expected to show off his wrestling skills. “I said, ‘I guess the easiest one would be a headlock.’”
Page is listed on the East Coast Wrestling Association website as a member of its Hall of Fame under the ring name “Big Bill Page” and it said on a Facebook post that Page is a former champion for the promotion.
“Big Bill Page was instrumental in the early success of the ECWA,” Ryan Kavanagh owner of the East Coast Wrestling Association said in an email to USA TODAY Wednesday. “Seeing Bill on Wheel of Fortune just proves his magnetic personality that drew in fans all those years ago – never left him.”
Former pro-wrestler takes home thousands on “Wheel of Fortune”
Page, clad in a Hawaiian shirt with photos of his grandchildren on it, solved multiple puzzles during the show and advanced to the bonus round.
Prior to spinning for the final prize, Page noted that he was accompanied by his wife of nearly 35 years.
He failed to complete the final puzzle but took home over $31,000 and a trip to Sint Maarten.
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