Murder Charge Dropped Against Amanda Penny in Death of Former WWE Developmental Talent

TLDR

Prosecutors have dropped the first-degree murder charge against Amanda Penny, ex-wife of former WWE developmental talent Nikel (known as Knuckles Madsen), who was shot and killed on July 11, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. Penny was released from jail but still faces charges of hindering apprehension and firearm possession, and has been ordered to complete 8-10 months at a Bible training center in Arkansas. Michael Hogue remains in jail facing first-degree murder and firearm possession charges in connection with Nikel's death, with Nikel's mother telling local media she believes her son may have been lured into a deadly setup.