One big thing: Former TNA World Champion Rich Swann suspended following arrest for public intoxication
TNA Wrestling has suspended Rich Swann after his arrest for disorderly public intoxication and causing a disturbance. The company announced Swann is entering a substance abuse rehabilitation program.
The details:
• Swann was arrested on Monday for trying to forcefully enter an apartment that wasn’t his and following a woman while intoxicated.
• Officers described Swann as incoherent with glassy eyes and slurred speech.
• When asked how much he had drunk, Swann reportedly replied, “A lot.”
• He was released on a $250 bond from John E. Polk Correction Facility in Sanford, Florida.
• A plea status hearing is set for September 4.
Why it matters:
This incident marks Swann’s second arrest since 2022, raising concerns about his personal well-being and professional future. It also puts TNA in a difficult position, as they must balance supporting their talent with maintaining the company’s image and integrity.
TNA’s response:
“TNA Wrestling takes any and all charges against its performers seriously,” the company stated. “Rich Swann is responsible for his own personal actions.”
Swann’s history:
• This is Swann’s second arrest since 2022, though details of the previous incident were not made public.
• In 2017, Swann was charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment, leading to his release from WWE.
What’s next:
Swann has volunteered to enter a substance abuse rehabilitation program. TNA is taking “immediate steps to address the situation internally.”
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