Update: Further Information on Jack Swagger’s Arrest

Jack Swagger, whose real name is Donald Jacob Hager was indeed arrested following the taping of Smackdown Tuesday night, Hager was pulled over at about midnight for speeding.

Hager who is 30-years-old was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and speeding, all charges are misdemeanors, he will be due back in court on March, 12.

Now according to the official Wellness Policy of the WWE, the punishment for any WWE employee who is arrested in possession of drugs could be as severe as an immediate release 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.”

This could mean the end for Jack Swagger and the WWE or at the very least the WWE could use the drug charge in lieu of a positive drug screening and fine Hager $2,500. Normally when a talent fails a drug test for marijuana, which is not held to the same degree as other illegal drugs or PED’s, they receive that fine and the company is not under any legal obligation to suspend or fire said employee.

The media hype that has started to pick-up on Swagger’s current gimmick could be his down-fall, as they will be relentless with their attacks on WWE as a company for presenting a man who faces drug charges as a featured act on their weekly television programs. The hype could work both ways, so it will be interesting to see what direction they chose to move forward with. What is known is that Hager’s career as Jack Swagger will never be the same.

Update on Jack Swagger Arrest

TMZ.com is now reporting that WWE superstar Jack Swagger was charged with a DUI, marijuana possession, and speeding. All three offenses are misdemeanors but with all the recent attention Swagger has been getting what could this mean for his current push.

Could WWE add this into the current angle or try their best to sweep it under the rug and move forward as planned. As far as my knowledge goes WWE’s wellness policy only fines you for marijuana use and doesn't take action against DUI’s.

Jack Swagger Arrested Following Smackdown Tapings

TMZ is reporting that WWE superstar Jack Swagger was arrested last night in Mississippi following a Smackdown taping that took place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.

Swagger was allegedly arrested for committing several traffic offenses. Currently it’s unclear just what Swagger was doing, but it was big enough to get him arrested.

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

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

It should be noted that Swagger has come into a lot of media attention since returning to the WWE for his “Tea Party” gimmick. Media outlets such as Fox News have already started to pick up on the current storyline, so it should be interesting to see where the WWE goes with Swagger following this. Currently he is scheduled to wrestle Alberto Del Rio for the World Championship at WrestleMania this year at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.