Pat Sajak attempted to wrestle a contestant with a background in pro wrestling named Fred during a Hawaiian-themed episode of Wheel of Fortune. Sajak celebrated Fred’s impressive performance on the show by attempting to body-slam him and later putting him in a headlock, but he was no match for the pro wrestler. Despite the unsuccessful attempt, Sajak’s affable personality and hosting skills remain his strongest suit.
Pat Sajak, the host of the popular game show Wheel of Fortune, recently attempted to take on a pro wrestler on the show. While the attempt was valiant, it quickly became apparent that Sajak was better suited to hosting than wrestling. Let’s take a closer look at the events of that episode and why Sajak’s skills as a host far outweigh his abilities as a wrestler.
Fred the Pro Wrestler Takes the Stage
On the Hawaiian-themed episode of Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak introduced Fred to viewers as a multi-talented person with skills in various areas such as teaching drama, hosting bar trivia, and also being a professional wrestler. Fred admitted that he wrestles for fun and not for the money as he doesn’t get paid much for it. However, he was able to take home $75,800 after a series of successful puzzle wins on the show.
Sajak Takes on Fred
Pat Sajak puts a wrestling move on #WheelofFortune winner Fred Fletcher-Jackson. pic.twitter.com/2nnEbq170z
— E! News (@enews) March 22, 2023
During the episode, Sajak celebrated Fred’s impressive showing by attempting to body-slam him. Unfortunately, it didn’t go quite as planned and turned into more of a body hug. Later on, Sajak went in for the attack once again, this time attempting to put Fred in a headlock. However, it was clear that Sajak was no match for the pro wrestler, and the attempt was ultimately unsuccessful.
Sajak’s Skills as a Host
While Sajak’s wrestling skills may leave something to be desired, his abilities as a host are unparalleled. Sajak has been hosting Wheel of Fortune since 1981, and his rapport with co-host Vanna White is one of the show’s most beloved features.
White recently spoke about how “depressing” it would be to think about retiring from the show, citing the long history and special connection that she and Sajak have with viewers.
Who is Pat Sajak of Wheel of Fortune?
Pat Sajak is an American television personality and game show host, best known for his role as the host of the long-running game show, Wheel of Fortune. He has been hosting the show since 1981 and has also made several guest appearances on other TV shows and hosted his own talk show, The Pat Sajak Show, in the late 1980s. Sajak’s friendly and pleasant personality, as well as his ability to entertain and engage audiences, have earned him widespread recognition.
Final Thoughts
While Sajak’s attempt to take on a pro wrestler may have been entertaining, it’s clear that his host skills make him truly exceptional. With over four decades of experience on Wheel of Fortune, Sajak has become a fixture in the homes of millions of viewers. Whether he’s cracking jokes or cheering on contestants, Sajak’s affable personality and hosting skills are what keep viewers coming back for more.
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