Whataburger Manager Takes Down Assault Suspect With Trash Can

A Whataburger manager in Paris, Texas just added “trash can combat specialist” to his résumé. Apparently, a drunk customer started mouthing off at the staff, got asked to leave—then came back swinging and actually punched the manager. Rookie mistake.

After a few hits, the manager shakes it off, goes full WWE, and grabs the nearest weapon—a big plastic trash can—and starts laying down order the Whataburger way. Security system? Nah, just a 32‑gallon beatdown.

By the time police showed up, Anthony Newhuis was bleeding and probably reconsidering his life choices. He’s now facing assault and public intoxication charges. Meanwhile, Whataburger says they’re taking the incident seriously—which, I guess, includes making sure the manager doesn’t get fired for turning a trash can into a tool of justice. If he is cut loose, Waffle House says, “We’ll take him!”