Fox News Reporter Abby Hornacek Speaks Out After Live TV Body Slam Incident
Fox News reporter Abby Hornacek has publicly addressed the dramatic moment when she was body slammed on live television, stating that nothing was bruised except for her ego. The incident occurred during a segment on Fox & Friends Weekend and has since gone viral across social media platforms.
Olympian Wrestler Executes Perfect Suplex During Broadcast
The 31-year-old Fox Nation host was taken down by professional wrestler Kennedy Blades at the Real American Freestyle wrestling event in Tampa, Florida. Blades, who is the RAF Middleweight champion, demonstrated her signature suplex move on Hornacek during Saturday morning's broadcast.
Hornacek took to Instagram to share her experience, writing: "Got suplexed by an Olympian today so that's cool." She added that she was "humbled very quickly today" as the video rapidly accumulated over two million views and thousands of comments within hours of airing.
"Felt Like Being Thrown Off a Skyscraper"
During Sunday's follow-up broadcast, Hornacek called in to reassure viewers about her condition. "My mother was also very worried...I actually feel great," she told her co-hosts. The journalist described the sensation of being lifted and flipped, saying: "I felt like I was being hoisted off of a skyscraper. I was disoriented in the air."
She clarified that Blades is "a true professional" and that she sustained no physical injuries from the demonstration. "I don't know if I expected it to feel like that," Hornacek admitted about the experience.
Viral Video Captures Dramatic Takedown Moment
The now-viral footage shows Hornacek nervously squaring up with Blades before the wrestler lifted her around the hips and flipped her over her shoulder, slamming her face-first onto the wrestling mat. A loud thud echoed through the venue as Hornacek's body made contact with the surface, prompting gasps from onlookers.
Despite the dramatic appearance of the move, Hornacek appeared unfazed immediately afterward. "Amazing!" she laughed while rolling over. "I don't think I can be a wrestler."
Technical Precision Prevented Serious Injury
Blades later explained in an interview that she "made sure to do the technique correctly" to ensure Hornacek's safety. "There's techniques to everything. If I didn't turn at the end, she would have landed on her neck," the wrestler clarified, emphasizing the controlled nature of the demonstration.
Hornacek humorously noted that her equipment suffered more than she did: "The mic pack did not survive, but I did, luckily." She added: "I know that looked worse than it was, but that was a lot of fun. I think I'm going to stay off the mat from now on."
Addressing Blades directly, she said: "That felt like being thrown off a skyscraper and I don't know if I want to do that again." Despite the dramatic experience, Hornacek concluded: "I feel like a million bucks."
