Basement Horror: Arrest of AEW Fan Unearths Underground Captives
The state of South Carolina is in the news for a deeply horrifying story that unfolded recently.
The revelation is unwantedly tied to pro wrestling and unfortunately to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
The local police in Lancaster were responding to an unattended death on a property, where they ended up finding three other individuals trapped in its basement.
According to the officials, some of these victims were held against their will for nearly a decade.
The Law & Crime Network uploaded a video on its YouTube page, detailing the allegations against one Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr.
The son of a pastor, Birchfield was arrested after the police uncovered harrowing scenes of abuse and assault.
In the 23-minute video, Birchfield is also shown attending an AEW show during the pandemic, even pictured next to president Tony Khan and Luchasaurus.
Another photo from a convention showss him posing with One Man Gang.
The video’s thumbnail, which shows Birchfield wearing an AEW hoodie, can bring negative traction to the company.
After his arrest, Birchfield faces multiple charges, including financial fraud, exploitation of vulnerable adults, and domestic violence.
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Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr.’s arrest is not directly tied to AEW and is not expected to affect its operations in any way.
The Tony Khan-led company is looking forward to achieving great things while possibly keeping an eye on the development of the case.
The Florida promotion recently unveiled new belts, announcing the long-awaited Women’s Tag Team Championship. The men’s division already has a tag team division, with Brandido as the current champions.
AEW’s title announcement aligns with its 6th anniversary on October 1, 2025, and the Blood & Guts event, which could kick off a possible tag team tournament in the women’s division.