BREAKING: AEW Staffer, Former Wrestler Fired (Updated)

All Elite Wrestling has terminated BJ Whitmer, a former wrestler working for the company in a backstage/front office role, after he was arrested on domestic violence charges. AEW made a Twitter post with the announcement but said little more.

More as it becomes available. The original post is below:

B.J. Whitmer has been terminated following his arrest on domestic violence charges.  While talent and staff are ultimately responsible for their own personal actions, this behavior is intolerable within AEW.  AEW has reached out to offer support to those impacted by his behavior.

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 13, 2023

UPDATE: The charges, in Boone County, KY, are 1st degree strangulation (the domestic violence) and 2nd degree burglary and stem from a 6/4 incident. Whitmer apparently posted $25,000 bond today and was released. A grand jury indictment will now be sought.