WWE star Rich Swann has been “suspended indefinitely” by the wrestling company after he was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and battery.
The former Cruiserweight champion was arrested at 12:09am in Gainesville, Florida.
Swann, 26, faces allegations of kidnap/false imprisonment of an adult and battery.
In Florida, kidnapping/false imprisonment is a third-degree felony and punishable by up to five years in prison plus a £3,700 fine.
Battery is a first degree misdemeanour and has a penalty of up to one year behind bars or 12 months probation and a £750 fine.
WWE said: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest.”
Swann was due to battle Drew Gulak in a number one contenders match for the Cruiserweight title.
According to reports in America, Swann is being held in custody at the Alachua County Jail.
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Swann was last seen on WWE TV on Tuesday when he defeated Tony Nese.
After forging his career working for Dragon Gate in Japan and US independent promotions EVOLVE and CZW he signed for WWE in 2015.
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Swann has previously spoken about how wrestling saved his life following the deaths of his parents.
On the first-ever episode in November 2016 on 205 Live he claimed the Cruiserweight title when he defeated Brian Kendrick for the strap.
He dropped the belt to Newcastle-born Neville at the Royal Rumble in January.
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