Folks, this is big, really big. Former TNA World Champion Rich Swann has decided to spice up his career with a little unscripted drama, because apparently, wrestling belts aren’t enough—he’s now gunning for an all-inclusive rehab retreat! Yes, the man who once dazzled the ring is now dazzling law enforcement with his moves, specifically, disorderly public intoxication and a bit of a “no, that’s not my apartment” mishap. This was all reported by “POST Wrestling” on Wednesday. You gotta love it—arrested Monday, and by Wednesday, he’s getting a brand new booking, this time for rehab. TNA was quick to act, saying they only heard about the Monday mishap but responded with a suspension. They’ve even announced that Swann is strutting his way into a substance abuse program.
So what happened? Picture this: Swann, clearly under the influence of something stronger than his wrestling persona, decided to channel his inner trespasser, attempting to break into an apartment that, surprise, wasn’t his. Not stopping there, he took his act on the road, following a woman around his neighborhood while inebriated. When officers finally caught up with him, they found a man who was truly embracing the part—glassy-eyed, slurred speech, and when asked how much he had to drink, Swann allegedly just said, “A lot.” Well, at least he’s honest! After a night in the slammer at the John E. Polk Correction Facility in scenic Sanford, Florida, Swann was released on a $250 bond. Now, $250 might not seem like much, but in Swann’s world, it’s enough to fill out an Affidavit of Indigency—basically saying, “I can’t even afford a decent lawyer, folks!” The court didn’t buy it, though, and the application was denied. He skipped his pre-trial hearing, but no worries, his attorney made a guest appearance and set the stage for a September 4th plea status hearing.
TNA has stated they are taking “immediate steps” to handle this little hiccup. Swann, it seems, volunteered for rehab, because what better way to show remorse than with a little self-improvement vacation? TNA also reminded everyone that, while they take these situations seriously, Swann is responsible for his actions. Let’s not forget, Swann’s debut in the legal world wasn’t just last year, or this year, but way back in 2017 when he faced kidnapping and false imprisonment charges. Some say he was ahead of his time; others just say, “Oh boy, here we go again.”