Bodybuilder Mike Van Wyck is facing repercussions following his violent confrontation with fitness personality Jeff Nippard. On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Halton Regional Police confirmed that Mike Van Wyck was charged with two counts of assault, first reported by sources at TMZ.
While attempting to film a YouTube short in the Pure Muscle and Fitness Gym, Jeff Nippard was jabbed in the throat and knocked down twice by Van Wyck. The incident was fortunately captured on video, and the bodybuilding community quickly rallied in support of Jeff Nippard.
Nippard has become a prominent voice in fitness thanks to his science-based content. Many believe this confrontation stemmed from a video Nippard published in response to Mike Van Wyck, who denounced science-based training.
After the first throat punch, Van Wyck told Nippard to ‘never talk about him ever again.’ Then, he floored him for a second time and shoved Nippard’s cameraman. Nippard ended up in the hospital later that night and underwent a CT scan to rule out any head injuries. Meanwhile, Van Wyck was banned from the Pure Muscle and Fitness Gym location.
Bodybuilder Mike Van Wyck Slapped With Assault Charges After Jeff Nippard Confrontation
Although Mike Van Wyck has yet to issue a formal statement on the altercation, he shared an Instagram post with a new merch drop, featuring a shirt reading “No content created against me shall prosper.”
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What Led To Mike Van Wyck’s Violent Outburst?
It appears a disagreement in training philosophies led to Mike Van Wyck’s now-viral altercation. Nippard reacted to Van Wyck’s question: “Why are science-based lifters so mediocre?” According to Nippard, Van Wyck blocked him on Instagram after a series of videos surfaced where he critiqued his fitness ideologies.
In Case You Missed It, Here’s The Encounter That Resulted in Assault Charges for Van Wyck:
The entirety of their interaction was not caught on camera, but footage of the assault can be found below:
Joel Twinem, an eyewitness who recorded the brush-up, said the two shared hostility toward each other before the video began. In addition, he said the confrontation continued after the cameras stopped recording. This has led to more speculation about the severity of the situation as there are still unknown details.
Nippard’s Statement on the Assault
Find his lengthy social media post below, where he recounts exactly how the confrontation unfolded.
Given that Mike Van Wyck has already used the situation as a marketing opportunity, an apology seems unlikely. Fans of Nippard and Van Wyck hope to hear the full story in due time.
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