World Wrestling Entertainment former cruiserweight champion Rich Swann was arrested Saturday in Gainesville on charges of battery and false imprisonment, according to police.
Swann, 26, was arguing with his wife, who also is a wrestler, according to Gainesville police. His wife whose name is Vannarah Riggs, but goes by Su Yung, had wrestled earlier in the day.
A police report said Swann criticized her performance and the pair began arguing. A witness told police that Riggs jumped out of Swann's slowly moving car.
The report said the witness also saw Swann put Riggs in a headlock and drag her back to his vehicle.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Swann, 26, is being held in jail without bail. He will appear in court Monday.
WWE released the following statement: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest.”
BREAKING NEWS: WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest. https://t.co/7GBJIu3Tyu
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2017
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