AEW Fires Wrestler Bear Boulder After Arrest for Battery

Thomas Wansaw, known in the wrestling world as Bear Boulder of The Iron Savages, has been fired from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) following his arrest for battery by strangulation on January 13, 2025. The incident involved his fiancée, who reported being physically assaulted and showed visible injuries, according to police reports. AEW acted swiftly upon learning of Wansaw's legal troubles, which include a no contact order granted to the victim after a hearing. Wansaw's arrest has led to speculation about the future of The Iron Savages as only two members remain with the company. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with additional court dates yet to be scheduled. AEW has not publicly commented on the situation as of now.