Former FCW wrestler charged for trying to strangle a driver

Originally published at Former FCW wrestler charged for trying to strangle a driver

There is a probable cause conference set for November 10th.

On Tuesday, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan announced that 41-year-old Kyle Rasmussen was charged in connection with trying to strangle a driver. Rasmussen was in the backseat of a vehicle driven by another individual and tried to take over the wheel.

The driver was able to stop the truck and get away from the vicinity. Rasmussen’s girlfriend, Sarah Ratliff, also ran from the scene. Moments later, she was struck by a vehicle and passed away at an area hospital.

Rasmussen has a probable cause conference set for November 10th and bond is set at $25,000.

In 2009, Rasmussen was signed to a WWE developmental deal and sent to FCW. He wrestled under the name ‘Conrad Tanner’.