Fox News host Abby Hornacek was thrown to the ground live on television Wednesday morning when professional wrestling champion Kennedy Blades executed a suplex on the Fox & Friends set, destroying her microphone pack but leaving the host laughing and unharmed.
Live Wrestling Stunt Goes Viral
The dramatic moment occurred during a promotional segment for the RAF Wrestling’s upcoming Fox Nation event. Blades offered to demonstrate her signature move on Hornacek, who nervously agreed to participate. The wrestler grabbed Hornacek around the hips, twisted, lifted her high into the air, and slammed her down onto a studio mat while cameras captured every second. The host’s wireless microphone pack shattered on impact, though Hornacek immediately jumped up, smiling and high-fiving Blades.
MY GOSH: Fox News’ Abby Hornacek gets suplexed live on Fox & Friends this morning.
“Let’s suplex… I’m so nervous… Let’s try this… The mic pack did not survive but I did luckily.”
“That felt like being thrown off a skyscraper. I don’t know if I want to do that again.”
“I… pic.twitter.com/ZhDXduTURh
— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) March 28, 2026
Hornacek described the experience as feeling like being thrown off a skyscraper. She told viewers the mic pack did not survive, but she did, adding that while it looked worse than it actually felt, she planned to stay off the wrestling mat going forward. When co-host Griff Jenkins expressed concern and asked if she was okay, Hornacek responded that she felt like a million bucks. Co-host Charlie Hurt praised the segment as possibly the greatest promotional demonstration he had ever witnessed on the show.
Professional Wrestling Meets Morning News
The crossover moment represents Fox News’ ongoing promotion of RAF Wrestling content on its Fox Nation streaming platform. Blades, a professional wrestling champion, appeared on the morning show specifically to generate interest in upcoming wrestling events. The decision to perform a live wrestling move on a news host created immediate social media buzz, with clips of the suplex spreading rapidly across multiple platforms. Morning news programs frequently feature unusual segments, but physical stunts involving hosts remain relatively uncommon.
Behind The Broadcast Moment
Professional wrestling demonstrations on news programs require careful coordination between performers and production staff. Blades executed the move with precision, ensuring Hornacek’s safety despite the dramatic appearance. The presence of a padded mat on the studio floor and Hornacek’s willingness to participate allowed the segment to proceed. While the microphone equipment suffered damage from the impact, no injuries occurred. The incident highlights the evolving nature of cable news programming, where entertainment value increasingly intersects with traditional news coverage to capture viewer attention in a competitive media landscape.