An unexpected moment with Ryan Seacrest has Wheel of Fortune fans doing double takes
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Something unexpected happened on a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune—and it left viewers doing a double take.
Ryan Seacrest, now at the helm of the iconic game show, found himself in a moment no one saw coming.
What unfolded was playful, surprising, and quickly became the talk of social media.
The contestant behind the viral moment? “Big Bill” Page, a former pro wrestler from Wilmington, Delaware.
During his episode, Page showed off more than just puzzle-solving skills—he also brought some in-ring flair to the game board.
After joking with producers about what move he could pull on Seacrest, he said, “Well, I guess the easiest one would be a headlock.”
True to his word, Page wrapped his arms around Seacrest’s neck in a playful hold, while the host grimaced and quickly “tapped out”—much to the crowd’s delight.
The unforgettable clip was shared on Instagram, where Maggie Sajak captioned it:
"Putting Ryan in a headlock, wearing a shirt with your grandkids’ faces on it, and solving your way to victory? All in a day’s work at #WheelOfFortune!"
Source: maggiesajak / Instagram
Fans in the comments were instantly obsessed.
“This was the best show! Big Bill had fun with Ryan,” one person wrote.
Another added, “Fun episode! Ryan is doing a great job!”
One viewer joked, “Someone put Ryan in a headlock and I MISSED IT???”
Page also shared more about his wrestling career, telling Seacrest he once did “all that, off the top rope, getting slammed, kicked in the head, everything.”
He even started the East Coast Wrestling Association and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Even though he didn’t win the bonus round, fans appreciated seeing his story shared on-air—a rare treat for contestants who don’t make it to the final puzzle.
Since stepping in for Pat Sajak in June 2023, Seacrest has brought his own signature charm to the show.
During his first month, Wheel of Fortune averaged 7.99 million viewers, becoming the most-watched entertainment series across broadcast, cable, and syndication, per Nielsen via Newsweek.
Though ratings dipped slightly by the end of the year, the show still saw a 3% increase in viewership compared to the previous year.
As of late January, however, Jeopardy! has reclaimed the top spot—edging out Wheel of Fortune with 8.43 million viewers compared to 8.11 million.
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Ryan Seacrest, now at the helm of the iconic game show, found himself in a moment no one saw coming.
What unfolded was playful, surprising, and quickly became the talk of social media.
The contestant behind the viral moment? “Big Bill” Page, a former pro wrestler from Wilmington, Delaware.
During his episode, Page showed off more than just puzzle-solving skills—he also brought some in-ring flair to the game board.
After joking with producers about what move he could pull on Seacrest, he said, “Well, I guess the easiest one would be a headlock.”
True to his word, Page wrapped his arms around Seacrest’s neck in a playful hold, while the host grimaced and quickly “tapped out”—much to the crowd’s delight.
Ryan Seacrest, the host of Wheel of Fortune, was jokingly put into a headlock. Image source: Insight 360 News USA / YouTube
The unforgettable clip was shared on Instagram, where Maggie Sajak captioned it:
"Putting Ryan in a headlock, wearing a shirt with your grandkids’ faces on it, and solving your way to victory? All in a day’s work at #WheelOfFortune!"
Source: maggiesajak / Instagram
Fans in the comments were instantly obsessed.
“This was the best show! Big Bill had fun with Ryan,” one person wrote.
Another added, “Fun episode! Ryan is doing a great job!”
One viewer joked, “Someone put Ryan in a headlock and I MISSED IT???”
Page also shared more about his wrestling career, telling Seacrest he once did “all that, off the top rope, getting slammed, kicked in the head, everything.”
He even started the East Coast Wrestling Association and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Even though he didn’t win the bonus round, fans appreciated seeing his story shared on-air—a rare treat for contestants who don’t make it to the final puzzle.
Since stepping in for Pat Sajak in June 2023, Seacrest has brought his own signature charm to the show.
During his first month, Wheel of Fortune averaged 7.99 million viewers, becoming the most-watched entertainment series across broadcast, cable, and syndication, per Nielsen via Newsweek.
Though ratings dipped slightly by the end of the year, the show still saw a 3% increase in viewership compared to the previous year.
As of late January, however, Jeopardy! has reclaimed the top spot—edging out Wheel of Fortune with 8.43 million viewers compared to 8.11 million.
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