Ex-WWE wrestler accused of attempting to buy child porn

An ex-WWE wrestler was indicted by a Tennessee grand jury after allegedly attempting to purchase child pornography in 2024. 

Michael Droese, who went by Duke "The Dumpster" Droese during his wrestling days from 1994-96, faces one count of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. 

District Attorney General Chris Stanford of the 31st Judicial District in Tennessee announced the indictment in a press release on Monday. 

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"This charge became aggravated because Mr. Droese intended to purchase the child sexual assault material," Stanford said in the release. "Purchasing child sexual assault material is an aggravated crim...