Fox News' Abby Hornacek Body-Slammed by Wrestler Kennedy Blades on Live TV

The Olympic silver medalist performed her 'signature move' on the journalist during a wrestling segment on 'Fox & Friends'.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:50pm

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During a live segment on Fox & Friends, wrestler Kennedy Blades body-slammed journalist Abby Hornacek after Hornacek asked Blades to demonstrate her 'signature move,' a suplex. While Hornacek expressed nerves about being on the receiving end, Blades executed the move properly, throwing Hornacek to the mat. Hornacek assured viewers she was unharmed, though the stunt went viral online.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the risks journalists sometimes take to cover live events, as well as the growing popularity of women's wrestling. Blades, an Olympic silver medalist, used the opportunity to promote her sport and gain more attention for women's freestyle wrestling.

The details

Hornacek was in Tampa, Florida, to cover the Real American Freestyle wrestling event, in which Blades was a participant. During the live segment, Hornacek asked Blades to demonstrate her 'signature move,' a suplex. Despite admitting she was 'so nervous,' Hornacek got into position as Blades told her to breathe. Blades then flipped Hornacek over, threw her to the mat, and pinned her.

  • On March 29, 2026, the incident occurred during a live broadcast of Fox & Friends.

The players

Kennedy Blades

An Olympic silver medalist wrestler who participated in the Real American Freestyle wrestling event that Hornacek was covering.

Abby Hornacek

A Fox News journalist who was covering the wrestling event live on Fox & Friends when Blades performed a suplex on her.

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What they’re saying

“I can't believe it blew up … but it's great, you know? More attention to the sport, that's what we need.”

— Kennedy Blades

“I feel like a million bucks.”

— Abby Hornacek

What’s next

Blades and Hornacek are expected to appear together on a future episode of Fox & Friends to discuss the incident and Blades' wrestling career.

The takeaway

This incident showcases the risks journalists sometimes face when covering live events, as well as the growing popularity and recognition of women's wrestling. It also provided Blades with an opportunity to promote her sport and gain more attention for women's freestyle wrestling.