Report: Bear Boulder fired from AEW following domestic battery arrest
Bear Boulder is reportedly no longer with AEW.
Boulder, real name Thomas Wansaw, was reportedly fired by AEW following an arrest for battery by strangulation. The victim has been identified as Boulder’s fiancé. Fightful first reported Boulder’s release. According to the arrest affidavit, the incident took place on January 13.
“I interviewed the caller/victim, [victim] who informed me she was physically battered by her fiancé, Thomas Wansaw,” the affidavit reads. “I observed what appeared [to be] several injuries on [victim] and photographs were taken and uploaded to Axon Evidence to be attached to the report. According to [victim], she sustained injuries around her neck which included red marks as well scratches just below her neck just above her breast. The back of [victim’s] neck was also red and appeared it was battered as well. [victim] also sustained a bruise that appeared to be bright red on her right hand. According to [victim], 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 [victim] to lose consciousness and black out. [victim] stated she gained consciousness approximately five to ten minutes later and was able to retreat outside to a patio/balcony area and call 911.”
According to the affidavit, Wansaw’s fiancé said that he had been physical with her “five to ten times” during their relationship. Wansaw admitted what he did was not right and told officers he was upset after his fiancé made negative comments about his job.
Orange County, Florida court records show that a no contact order was granted on January 27.
Boulder, who regularly teamed with Bear Bronson as The Iron Savages, last wrestled for the company on January 11. Bronson responded on social media:
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