Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann Suspended From WWE
Dec 11, 2017, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:21 am
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WWE has suspended Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann due to domestic violence accusations.
According to Bleacher Report, Swann and his wife female wrestler Su Yung, also known as Vannarah Riggs, got into an argument on their way home from one of her matches.
During the argument, Riggs attempted exit the car. Swann allegedly grabbed her and put her in a headlock in an attempt to get Riggs back into the car.
WWE released that they were suspending Swann indefinitely due to their zero tolerance of domestic violence.
Swann has denied getting physical with Riggs.
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