PWInsider - WWE News, Wrestling News, WWE

CAIN VELASQUEZ ARRESTED

Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez, who is also a former WWE performer, is currently incarcerated in Santa Clara County Jail in San Jose, CA following a shooting incident that left a man injured yesterday afternoon.

There is no word what charges have been brought against Velasquez at this time.  He is currently being held without bail, but that may change should he be arraigned.

The shooting occurred at the intersection of Monterey Highway and Bailey Avenue in Morgan Hill, CA sometime before 3:14 PM Pacific, leaving a thus-far unidentified man with non-life threatening injuries.   There have been no further details related to the incident released yet by the local authorities.

After a stellar UFC career including two UFC Heavyweight Championship reigns, Velasquez made several appearances for AAA Lucha Libre before being signed by WWE to resurrect his MMA career against Brock Lesnar.  They faced off in a two minute match at the October 2019 Crown Jewel PPV with Velasquez later working a six man tag a month later in Mexico.  Velasquez was cut by WWE as part of their COVID-19 pandemic releases and has since worked one pro wrestling bout for AAA.

If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section, which features exclusive audio updates, news, our critically acclaimed podcasts, interviews and more by clicking here!

• Tweet