Rich Swann Suspended, WWE Issues Statement

Rich Swann was arrested in Florida on early Sunday morning. He was charged with kidnap/false imprisonment of an adult and battery (you can see the full arrest report of the incident here).

WWE released a statement, announcing that Swann has been suspended indefinitely. Here is what was issued to PWInsider:

“WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Rich Swann has been indefinitely suspended following his arrest.”

For those wondering, here is WWE’s full policy on domestic violence:

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“WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Upon arrest for such misconduct, a WWE talent will be immediately suspended. Upon conviction for such misconduct, a WWE talent will be immediately terminated. WWE’s ability to fine, suspend or terminate a WWE talent will not be, however, limited or compromised in any manner in the event incontrovertible evidence of such illegal misconduct is presented to WWE. Section 9.13(a) of the WWE booking contract, commonly known as the “morals clause”, provides WWE with broad discretion and authority to act under such circumstances”

Swann was supposed to face Drew Gulak this week on RAW but that will be changed.

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