Jack Swagger Arrested

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WWE star Jack Swagger was arrested last night in Mississippi, TMZ has learned -- after allegedly committing several traffic offenses.

Source close to the situation tell TMZ, Swagger was leaving a "Smackdown" taping at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi when he was pulled over.

It's unclear what traffic offenses Swagger is accused of committing ... but they were serious enough to result in an arrest.

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.

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

Story developing ...

Guess who won't be in a title match at WM anymore.....

TMZ is now reporting that Jack Swagger has been charged with DUI, marijuana possession, and speeding. These charges are all misdemeanors

What an idiot.

2 ways to go, someone either takes his title shot, or we will have a new record for shortest match....

#weedthepeople

yes wwe have a new major player and great storyline !

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ah back to normal


[jeff hardy style ]

According to the official Wellness Policy of the WWE, which you can read on their corporate website, the punishment for any WWE Superstar or employee being arrested in possession of drugs could be as severe as an immediate dismissal from the company. "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."
At the very least, WWE can use the drug charge in lieu of a positive test for the substance, amounting in a fine of $2,500. However, testing positive for marijuana is not held to the same standard as steroids, or other performance enhancing drugs, and WWE is under no legal obligation to suspend Swagger, in the event that he remains with the company.

He'll be punished in some way regarding to WM though, it will be a bigger punishment then a fine that they would usually give him.

If he loses his spot in the match, could perhaps CM Punk take his place if Taker says he's not working it.

Next Monday/Friday over the top battle royal to take Swagger's spot which Punk enters after losing his match with Cena and wins to face Del Rio at WM.

The Sun Herald spoke with a spokesperson for the Biloxi PD who noted that Jack Swagger's court date for DUI, marijuana possession and speeding is March 12th.

Swagger, 30, of Boca Raton, Fla., was pulled over at 11:59 p.m. on Lorraine Road near Morningside Drive, and arrested on charges of driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and speeding.

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Will WWE want a court date hanging over him through the WM build up?

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Jack Swagger is still logged in for a title shot at WrestleMania 29. Jack Swagger vs. Alberto Del Rio match is going to be built up with an armbreaker vs. ankle lock storyline.

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WWE sources note that Jack Swagger was scheduled to win the World Heavyweight Title from Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania 29. No word yet on what his arrest means for booking plans but WWE creative was working late on Wednesday night to come up with ideas, which doesn't sound good for Swagger and Zeb Colter.

There's talk that if WWE officials saw fit to change the direction of the match, then Dolph Ziggler would most likely get the WrestleMania match with Del Rio.

If Swagger ends up suspended and loses the WrestleMania match, the arrest altogether would cost him upwards of $250,000.

what a turnip! $250k would buy him alot of pot