Jerry Lawler suspended indefinitely by WWE after domestic assault arrest

WWE Hall of Famer and current SmackDown! color commentator Jerry “The King” Lawler was suspended indefinitely by WWE for a domestic dispute and an arrest involving him and his fiancee.

Memphis wrestling legend and current WWE commentator Jerry Lawler was suspended indefinitely by WWE and pulled off of television appearances for an arrest on Thursday night revolving around domestic violence charges.

Lawler, along with his fiancee Lauryn McBride, were both taken into custody after the dispute and both claimed that they were assaulted by the other.

Here’s the full account of the situation from CBS’ WREG in Memphis:

"According to the affidavit, the two were involved in a violent confrontation at Lawler’s home on St. Nick Dr. in East Memphis.McBride claims Lawler struck her in the head and pushed her against a stove while Lawler claims McBride scratched him in the face, threw a candle at him and kicked him in the groin.McBride also alleged that Lawler got an unloaded pistol, put it on the kitchen counter and told her to kill herself.Lawler says McBride was intoxicated and claims McBride is the one who brought the pistol into the kitchen."

“WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Jerry Lawler has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest,” the wrestling company stated in a public statement.

This dispute involving Lawler follows up the dispute involving former WWE superstar Adam Rose and a domestic violence situation involving his wife. Rose’s case was dropped by Florida prosecutors earlier this week after Rose proved he was getting professional assistance for his marriage.

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