WWE wrestler Rich Swann arrested on charges of battering wife

World Wrestling Entertainment former cruiserweight champion Rich Swann was arrested Saturday in Gainesville on charges of battery and false imprisonment, according to police.

December 10, 2017 at 5:13 p.m. UTC

By Kelly Healey

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Swann, 26, is being held in jail without bail. He will appear in court Monday.

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