As of this writing, Jimmy Uso is behind bars after being arrested early Thursday morning for DUI in Pensacola, Florida. Real name Jonathan Fatu, Uso’s history with DUIs was referenced this week on the RAW Reunion show during a rap battle session with John Cena.
This is Jimmy Uso’s 3rd arrest for DUI, his other two having been in 2011 and 2013.
Law enforcement has stated that Uso was swerving his vehicle and smelt of alcohol when he was pulled over. He is alleged to have refused a DUI test.
Jimmy Uso Incident in February
Uso was also involved in a bizarre incident with police back in February where he was arrested for disorderly conduct. Uso is alleged to have “squared up” in a fighting stance at the police officer during this incident. Police bodycam footage failed to show Uso doing much of anything, however, and a plea deal was ultimately reached. It is believed Uso paid about a $450 fine for that incident.
WWE Response To DUIs
WWE typically does not take action when a roster member is arrested for DUI. Jeff Hardy, Jimmy Uso, Wesley Blake, Jack Swagger, and others have all received DUIs while members of the WWE roster. None of the above-mentioned names received any type of punishment from the company.
In 2006, however, Rob Van Dam and Sabu were arrested on drug charges following being pulled over. RVD was found to have 18 grams of marijuana on him at the time. He was suspended by WWE for 30 days over the incident. Van Dam was not charged with DUI, however.
With this being Uso’s 3rd DUI offense while a member of the WWE roster, however, it’s not clear if that changes anything regarding WWE’s stance on DUIs.
