AEW Wrestler Arrested, Fired By The Company

UPDATE: Thomas “Boulder” Wansaw has been fired by All Elite Wrestling.

ORIGINAL: Thomas Wansaw, known by his wrestling alias “Boulder” from The Iron Savages tag team, was arrested on January 13th at 4:45 PM in Winter Garden, Florida, on charges of battery by strangulation.

According to the complaint, deputies responded to a call from Wansaw’s fiancée, the alleged victim, at their residence. Deputy Javier Rincon reported that the victim claimed to have been “physically battered” by her fiancé.

The police report from Deputy Rincon states,

“I observed what appeared [to be] several injuries on [deleted] and photographs were taken and uploaded to Axon Evidence to be attached to the report. According to [deleted], she sustained injuries around her neck which included red marks as well scratches just below her neck just above her breast. The back of [deleted] neck was also red and appeared it was battered as well. [Deleted] also sustained a bruise that appeared to be bright red on her right hand. According to [Deleted], she was in a verbal argument with Thomas Wansaw that escalated into a physical altercation when he pushed her to the ground. Thomas Wansaw then placed his foot onto her throat causing [deleted] to lose consciousness and black out. [Deleted] stated she gained consciousness approximately five to ten minutes later and was able to retreat outside to a patio/balcony area and call 911.

“[Deleted] stated she believes Thomas Wansaw picked her up and placed her on the couch as that is where she was when she regained consciousness. [Deleted] stated this was not the first time Thomas Wansaw has been physically violent with her and it has happened approximately five to ten times over the course of their relationship. [Deleted] also stated when Thomas Wansaw is attending his anger management courses, he is a completely different person. [Deleted] was cooperative but then during the investigation she stated she did not want Thomas Wansaw to go to jail as it will cause a great financial strain on their relationship.

“[Deleted] did begin to complete a written statement but decided not to finish it because she did not want him to go to jail. [Deleted] did make the comment that if she recanted her story would he not go to jail and she was advised that would not happen at this point.

I read Thomas Wansaw his Miranda Warning and he was very cooperative and agreed to speak with me. Thomas Wansaw’s account of what occurred was consistent with [deleted’]’s testimony. Thomas Wansaw stated he knows what he did was not right but [deleted] made some negative comments about his job and he became upset.

Thomas Wansaw did state he placed his foot on her neck and it did appear [deleted] did lose consciousness and that is why he picked her up off the floor and placed her on the couch. Thomas Wansaw did mention [deleted] did pull a knife on him earlier in the day during another argument but he would not elaborate and did not want to pursue the issue.

I placed Thomas Wansaw under arrest for violation of Florida State Statute 784.031, Battery by Strangulation (domestic violence) and transported him to the Orange County Detention Facility for processing without incident. [deleted] declined several requests by deputies on scene for medical attention to respond and clear her. [deleted] stated she will drive herself to the local hospital for evaluation. My agency issued body worn camera was activated during this entire call.”

Wansaw was appointed a public defender on January 14th, declaring a biweekly income of $3100 and no property ownership. On the same day, a no-contact order was issued against him. However, during a hearing on January 27th, the order was modified. Wansaw was directed not to have any “hostile or violent contact” with the victim, a request supported by the victim and unopposed by the State. The initial order for Wansaw to maintain a separate residence from the victim was lifted at her request.

Additionally, Wansaw has been prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, weapons, or ammunition.

At present, no new court dates have been set. It is possible the prosecution has yet to decide whether to proceed with the charges.

Wansaw last appeared in an AEW ring on January 11th, just days before his arrest.

The case remains open as of this writing.

* If you are suffering from domestic abuse and need help, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.