WWE Wrestler Indicted

A former WWE wrestler from the 1990s has been indicted in Tennessee for attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of children.

Michael Droese, better known to wrestling fans as Duke “The Dumpster” Droese, was indicted by a Warren County grand jury in May, according to a release from 31st Judicial District District Attorney General.

It was alleged that Droese used a Coinbase account in an attempt to purchase child pornography on the dark web, the release reads. Coinbase, recognized what the transaction was and declined the payment, then sent a tip to the FBI.

The FBI alerted the Warren County Sheriff’s Department of Droese and the tip and within days, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating, which quickly led to charges against Droese.

After the indictment, Droese peacefully surrendered himself to law enforcement, and was booked on his charges and released after posting $10,000 bond.

Droese’s next court date is set for May 28th.