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22 Mar 2023


Although he admitted he gets paid "very little" to participate in the sport, Fred said he wrestles "for the fun."

"Wheel of Fortune" showcased the player’s successful puzzle wins for the night on their official YouTube channel during their Hawaiian-themed show. 

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Sajak made some snarky comments after Fred’s wins, calling him a "brute."

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"Just because he’s a professional wrestler… you want me to body slam him for you?" the game show host asked the other players. 

The players responded with a "yes" to Sajak’s question.

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak tackled a contestant on Tuesday night's show.

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak tackled a contestant on Tuesday night's show. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)

Once Fred made it to the bonus round, he guessed the puzzle in three attempts for the "Phrase" category. 

Co-host Vanna White revealed the letters for the puzzle – "His mind is wandering."

After Fred won the bonus round and the host announced he was taking home $75,800, the player appeared emotional with his major "Wheel of Fortune" win. 

"Wheel of Fortune" player guessed the puzzle in three attempts for the "Phrase" category.

"Wheel of Fortune" player guessed the puzzle in three attempts for the "Phrase" category. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)

He flexed his muscles excitedly and then proceeded to hug his father.

"Wheel of Fortune" player won $75,800 and appeared emotional with his major win.

"Wheel of Fortune" player won $75,800 and appeared emotional with his major win. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)

Fred put his hands over his head in shock and let out a big exhale, while he basked in his glory.

Fred put his hands over his head in shock and let out a big exhalation, while basking in his glory.

Fred put his hands over his head in shock and let out a big exhalation, while basking in his glory. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)

Suddenly, Sajak ran over to the player and tackled Fred. 

He attempted to bend his arm behind his back and grabbed his face with the other arm while putting him in somewhat of a headlock.

Pat Sajak ran over to the "Wheel of Fortune" player and tackled him after he won the bonus round.

Pat Sajak ran over to the "Wheel of Fortune" player and tackled him after he won the bonus round. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)

Fans were quick to react to the bizarre moment between the game show winner and Sajak. 

"Not only another Perfect Game, but another showdown with Pat vs. another contestant!"

Another fan questioned, "What was with Pat at the end?"

"Don't fall Pat," one comment read. 

Others seemed alarmed by the game show host’s wrestling moves, "I would never wrestle a contestant like Sajak was doing if I was host of Wheel of Fortune I do handshakes literally."

Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.