Ex-Professional Wrestler Becomes a Local Hero Overnight by Saving Lives at an Adult Club

Pro wrestlers may play the big bad at times in the ring, but they can be real-life heroes on certain occasions. Recently, an incident in Tampa led to a former pro wrestler rising up to the stage, and taking part in a heroic activity.

An armed assailant was stopped from causing chaos in a strip club in Tampa, Florida by former wrestler Manuel “Manny” Anthony Resto. Resto was the security guard at the club, and he played an essential role in stopping the assailant from entering the club.

The former professional wrestler became a local hero, after saving lives at the adult club and stopping major harm from occurring.  According to a report from Fox 13 news, initially, Resto thought it was a friend of his playing a prank by wearing a devil mask. However, when he noticed a gun and other arms, he was sure it was not a prank.

His quick thinking and wit saved a lot of lives. As per police reports, 44-year-old Michael Rudman was caught walking toward the club with a flashlight and a gun. The former professional wrestler in his statement explained how his background as a wrestler fighting big guys helped him.

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Manuel “Manny” Anthony Resto’s brave act and heroic activity quickly elevated him to a status of a hero. Previously former WWE superstar Bryan Danielson had also stopped a robbery from occurring after chasing down the culprit.

What did Manuel “Manny” Anthony Resto say in his statement?

After saving the lives of several people in the club, Resto explained how his work as a professional wrestler aided him. He said, “I was a professional wrestler. I mean, I know a lot of big guys. I’ve worked security for 30 years. “

Resto further said, ” I concentrated on the gun and I grabbed his gun hand and his wrists with both hands, and I turned it towards him. And then we started, you know, banging.” He further explained that all he wanted to do was get Rudman grounded and take the gun away from him.

As both the men wrestled for control, the gun fell out of Rudman’s hand onto the ground. The incident also led to a gun being fired on the club’s door. However, fortunately, no person was hurt, except the guards who suffered minor injuries.

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It was a long day for the people working at Mons Venus strip club. And fortunately, it was due to these brave men that several lives were saved.