BJ Whitmer has been fired from All Elite Wrestling following an arrest on charges of domestic violence and theft.
On June 4, Whitmer was arrested in Boone County, Kentucky. He was charged with first-degree strangulation and second-degree burglary.
Under Kentucky state law, first-degree strangulation is defined as a person who chokes another person causing injury. As for burglary in the second degree, it refers to non-residential burglaries.
Whitmer posted $25,000 bail on June 12 and was released from jail.
As of this writing, there is no word on the specific circumstances surrounding the incident. The case will have to go before a grand jury before being indicted. As of this writing, a court date has not been set.
AEW issued the following statement on the matter:
“BJ Whitmer has been fired following his arrest on domestic violence charges. While talent and staff are ultimately responsible for their own personal actions, this behavior is intolerable within AEW. AEW has contacted to offer support to those affected by his behaviour.”
BJ Whitmer has been fired following his arrest on domestic violence charges. While talent and staff are ultimately responsible for their own personal actions, this behavior is intolerable within AEW. AEW has reached out to offer support to those affected by his behaviour.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 13, 2023
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