Could WWE Suspend Or Fire Jack Swagger?

By Ryan Clark on February 20, 2013

As previously reported, Jack Swagger was arrested on Tuesday night for a DUI and marijuana suspension. The DUI was NOT for alcohol. Per WWE’s Wellness Policy, just being arrested is enough for WWE to release him if they so desired. The policy lists as follows:

“Any WWE Talent, who is arrested, convicted or who admits to a violation of law relating to use, possession, purchase, sale or distribution of drugs will be in material breach of his/her contract with WWE and subject to immediate dismissal.”

In addition, the violation acts identically per the Wellness policy as a positive test for drugs which includes a potential fine, suspension or more. This would be Swagger’s first Wellness violation.

As noted earlier here on the website, Jack Swagger was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after being pulled over for speeding. A search of the vehicle revealed Swagger was in possession of marijuana.

Swagger was charged with DUI, marijuana possession, and speeding, which are all misdemeanors. You can click here to view his mugshot.

The following is from TMZ.com:

WWE star Jack Swagger was arrested last night in Mississippi, TMZ has learned — after allegedly driving under the influence … with pot in his car.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ, Swagger — real name Jacob Hager — was leaving a “Smackdown” taping at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi when he was pulled over for speeding.

According to law enforcement, the officer who pulled him over determined Swagger was driving under the influence — and a search revealed Swagger was in possession of marijuana.

We’re told Swagger — a former WWE World Heavyweight champ — was taken in by local sheriff’s deputies … and later released on his own recognizance.

He has been charged with DUI, marijuana possession, and speeding — all misdemeanors.

We reached out to WWE, who tells TMZ, “Mr. Swagger is responsible for his own personal actions.”

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  • Nashhole

    What an idiot. Of all times for him to pull that stupid crap. He can kiss his WM title shot goodbye.

    • Umm… What?

      He didn’t deserve it anyway. I was surprised he was even in the Elimination Chamber match to begin with. He’s been a house show jobber with a few TV appearances here and there. How does that equal a title shot at Mania again?

  • hiphopwaslife

    swagger tokin on the side!

  • hiphopwaslife

    unblock hiphopislife from the cbox, i come to this site more then the owner lol

    • That Guy

      Who blocked you and why?

      • hiphopwaslife

        im not sure who blocked & im not sure why, i dont violate any rules LOL, im on the cbox bout every other day shootin the shh

        • Umm… What?

          How as you getting blocked NOT a late breaking news story for Ryan? He loves reporting on things that aren’t newsworthy that only have a marginal connection to wrestling.

          • hiphopwaslife

            Idk, its a douchebag move though, im here more then the guy who runs it & you block me without saying why ayyyy

  • l.curtis

    i guess somebody will take his spot.orton would be a good canidate.

    • Umm… What?

      As long as it isn’t Big Slow. If Taker can’t go to mania they could throw Punk in there and build up the Smackdown brand again. It needs it. Badly.

      • Vince McMahon

        I think we can all be grateful that Um…WHat isnt a writer or booker for the WWE, what horrible ideas he comes up with.

  • SS

    This dude needs to be suspended and kicked out from Wrestlemania. He was a terrible choice for a Title shot to begging with, and on top of that he pulls these little stunts? Fuck no.

  • Vince McMahon

    Im very disappointed in you Jack. You had all the potential and the biggest chance in the world and you blow it with drugs. Stupid, Stupid, Stupid.
    Let Dolph Ziggler announce he is cashing in at Mania vs Del RIo.

    • Umm… What?

      Quick wish him well on his future endeavors before Brock realizes you have 2 hips and breaks the good one!

  • Austin Powers

    Who could be jealous enough of Swaggers recent push to alert the cops? Who has a sinister, anti-social past and looks like the type of person who loves to politick?

    • Chiryder

      he was speeding.

    • Umm… What?

      OMG you’re right… Ford framed him by making him get stoned and drive like an idiot. That has to be the explanation bc it couldn’t be just because Swagger is a jackass or anything.

  • http://www.facebook.com/theEricWalker Eric Walker

    Honestly, I’d rather a wrestler smoke a bowl for the pain instead of take painkillers. No one has ever overdosed from weed and studies have shown that stoned drivers are generally more cautious than sober drivers (although the fact he was speeding negates that last part). With all that said, I’ve never liked him, can’t stand that there is an ‘S’ in his name when he has a lisp, and think it is ridiculous he takes half a year off then gets a Wrestlemania title shot. So, I say, fire the jackass.

    • Captain Obvious

      Actually, stoned drivers are a hazard due to their delayed reaction time.

    • Chiryder

      was the guy that did that study stoned? They are no where near more cautious. They may think they are.

      • Umm… What?

        LOL! Nice. The guy who gave that information to Eric was Rob Van Dam. He’s totally clean *ahem*

  • Nas

    If he still recieves his title shot and not superstars like orton or ziggler then i hope no-one orders the ppv

  • N o D

    Looks like Big Show will replace him then Alberto will still win the WM, Big Show will KO punch him again and que in Dolph Ziggler music to cash in the MITB.

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