Wheel of Fortune contestant Fred Fletcher-Jackson had a huge reason to celebrate, when he became the second player in a few months to sweep every single puzzle of a recent episode and walk away with a huge payday. The most memorable moment of the pro wrestler’s experience, however, came after the bonus round, as 76-year-old Pat Sajak put his own wrestling move on the contestant, wrapping his head in what’s called a “chicken wing.” It was a surprising play for the long-time host, and one that not all viewers were fans of. Now Fletcher-Jackson himself is speaking out against the backlash Sajak has faced.
Pat Sajak has taken some flak for the way he manhandled the pro wrestler on the March 21 episode of Wheel of Fortune, with some on Twitter saying that “laying hands on a guest, and in surprise, is in poor taste,” and some media sites reporting the host “tackled” or “assaulted” the contestant. However, Fred Fletcher-Jackson had a different take, saying the Sajak attack was the highlight of his night. He told TMZ:
