The WWE loves to paint its Superstars as larger-than-life heroes—gladiators who inspire the next generation of the WWE Universe, but there are some WWE Superstars with a criminal record. Kids slap on replica championship belts, dream of hitting their own finishing moves, and vow to “Never Give Up” just like their idols. But let’s be real: the squared circle isn’t always filled with squeaky-clean saints.

Let’s take a look at 5 current WWE Superstars with a criminal record:

Behind the pyro, the main events, and the five-star frog splashes, WWE Superstars are still human—and some of them have a history that doesn’t exactly scream role model material. From DUIs to substance abuse struggles, some of wrestling’s biggest names have had their fair share of run-ins with the law.

WWE knows about these past indiscretions, and while some Superstars cleaned up their act before stepping into the ring, others… well, let’s just say their rap sheet is longer than a WrestleMania entrance.

#5. Jimmy Uso

Jimmy Uso is a tag team legend, a multi-time champion, and one-half of one of the most dominant teams in WWE history. But outside the ring? Let’s just say his record isn’t as spotless as his Superkick accuracy.

In July 2019, Uso was arrested for yet another DUI after cops pulled him over for “swerving left and right.” And when they asked him to take a sobriety test? He hit them with a hard “Nah.”

This wasn’t Jimmy’s first rodeo, either. He had already faced DUI charges in 2011 and 2013, making this his third strike. To make matters worse, just a few months earlier, in February 2019, he had another brush with the law after an altercation with police officers.

When the case went to court later that year, Uso pleaded “no contest” to interfering with a government employee—essentially taking the L in exchange for a $450 fine.

Meanwhile, his wife, Naomi, wasn’t about to let the internet drag her man. She hopped on Twitter to clear up some details, revealing that she was actually the one behind the wheel at the time. In her own words:

“I was NOT ticketed, I was NOT drinking. Leaving the lot, I was unaware it exited to a one-way street (it was dark, snowing, no signs, no traffic, and I was pulled immediately). Made a mistake and I own it. As for my husband? He’s more of a man than you’ll ever be. I’ll leave it at that. #Blocked.”

Whether you’re Ucey enough to defend Jimmy or not, one thing’s for sure—when it comes to DUIs, that man needs to stay in his lane. Literally.

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#4. Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair is WWE royalty—Multi-time Women’s Champion, trailblazer, and one of the most dominant forces in the company, however, she is also one of the current WWE Superstars with a criminal record. She’s the gold standard in the women’s division, a role model for aspiring wrestlers, and the embodiment of genetically superior. But before she was The Queen, she had a moment that definitely wasn’t championship material.

Back in September 2008—long before she was styling, profiling, and moonsaulting off the top rope—Charlotte found herself in handcuffs for assaulting a police officer. Yeah, you read that right. Flair was caught up in a heated altercation involving her boyfriend at the time and her father, the legendary Ric Flair. What started as a family dispute turned into a legal mess, and Charlotte ended up on the wrong side of the law.

She later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to 45 days in jail, though it was reduced to supervised probation and a $200 fine. Not exactly a WrestleMania-worthy moment.

But here’s where things take a turn. In 2013, Charlotte decided to step into the ring—not just for herself, but for her younger brother, Reid Flair, who had tragically passed away. Reid had dreams of following in their father’s footsteps, and Charlotte made it her mission to carry on that legacy.

Fast forward to today, and she’s one of the most decorated women in WWE history. From mugshots to main events, Charlotte Flair proved that even queens can rise from the ashes. Woooo!

#3. Randy Orton

Randy Orton has been a massive name in WWE for years now—but let’s be real, his past hasn’t exactly been squeaky clean. Most fans know about his multiple suspensions for violating WWE’s Wellness Policy—that stuff was all over the headlines back in the day. But what a lot of people don’t know is that Orton’s trouble didn’t start in WWE… it started way before that.

Back when Randy was in the U.S. Marine Corps, things went south—fast. After graduating, he served in the military but ran into serious issues. Orton went AWOL multiple times—yeah, he literally just disappeared—and even flat-out disobeyed a direct order from a commanding officer. That’s no minor slip-up. This got him tried in a special military court, where he was convicted and ended up spending 38 days in military prison.

Yeah. Randy Orton. In jail. Before he ever hit an RKO.

It’s a part of his history that WWE rarely, if ever, talks about. And to be honest, most fans don’t even know it happened. He was lucky—it didn’t follow him into his WWE career, and eventually, that chapter was swept under the rug as he rose through the ranks to become a legend in the business. But no matter how big he got, that past? Still there.

#2. R-Truth

R-Truth isn’t just a WWE veteran—he’s an institution. The guy has been around longer than some fans have been alive, and in 2019, he turned the 24/7 Championship into his personal playground, racking up more title reigns than anyone in a single year. But before Truth was dodging roll-up pins in parking lots and making the WWE Universe laugh, his life was anything but a joke.

In his early 20s, Truth wasn’t chasing championship gold—he was selling cocaine on the streets to make ends meet. After dropping out of high school at 18, he turned to drug dealing to finance his lifestyle. It caught up with him fast. He was arrested four times before ultimately serving a 13-month prison sentence.

But prison wasn’t the end of his story—it was the turning point. After his release, Truth ended up in a halfway house, where fate (and wrestling veteran Jackie Crockett) came knocking. Crockett saw potential in him and tried convincing him to step into the wrestling business.

At first, Truth had his eyes on a different prize—he was set on making it big in the music industry. But after two years of grinding in the rap game, he circled back to Crockett, ready to give wrestling a shot.

That shot paid off. He made his debut in 1997 with the Pro Wrestling Federation (PWF) before landing in WWE in 1999. After a brief exit in 2002, he returned in 2008 and has been one of the most entertaining, consistent, and downright hilarious stars on the roster ever since.

From the streets to superstardom, R-Truth turned his life around in a way that even he probably never imagined. And for that, we gotta give him his flowers.

#1. Roman Reigns

Acknowledge him. Love him. Fear him. Roman Reigns is undeniably the biggest WWE Superstar of the last decade—WrestleMania main events, record-breaking title reigns, and a level of dominance that even Thanos would respect. But before he was stacking legends and smashing records, The Head of the Table had a brush with the law that WWE doesn’t exactly advertise.

Back in 2010—just weeks before he signed with WWE’s developmental brand—Reigns, then known as Joe Anoa’i, found himself in handcuffs in his hometown of Pensacola, FL. And we’re not talking about a minor parking ticket. The future Tribal Chief was arrested on multiple charges, including disorderly conduct, intoxication, affray, unlawful assembly, and riot. Yeah, riot. Not exactly “Believe That” energy.

At the time, the arrest was quietly handled, and Reigns was released on a $1,000 bond, paying $500 per offense. The whole thing stayed under wraps until 2013 when his mugshot surfaced online—just as he was spearheading his way through WWE’s main roster.

But here’s the thing: Reigns took that L and levelled up. Much like Charlotte Flair, he let wrestling become his focus, and in the last decade, he’s had zero other legal issues. Despite getting his act together, this incident remains a blotch in his story and The Tribal Chief unfortunately is one of the WWE Superstars with a criminal record.

Fast forward to now, and Roman Reigns is untouchable—both in the ring and outside of it. His only crime these days? Robbing every other WWE Superstar of a championship reign.

Quick Read Synopsis:

Here’s a quick-read synopsis of 5 WWE Superstars with a criminal record, their offenses, and a brief summary of each case:

#	Superstar	Offense(s)	Summary
5	Jimmy Uso	Multiple DUIs (2011, 2013, 2019), Interfering with government employee	Repeated arrests for DUI, with the 2019 incident including refusal to take a sobriety test. Wife Naomi defended him on Twitter. Paid fine after court proceedings.
4	Charlotte Flair	Assaulting a police officer (2008)	Arrested after a family altercation involving Ric Flair and her boyfriend. Pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Served probation and paid a fine.
3	Randy Orton	Military misconduct: AWOL, disobeying a commanding officer	Dishonorably discharged from the Marines and spent 38 days in military prison. This occurred before his WWE career and is rarely acknowledged publicly.
2	R-Truth	Drug dealing (cocaine), multiple arrests	Served 13 months in prison for selling drugs. Turned his life around post-release and became a longtime WWE veteran and fan favorite.
1	Roman Reigns	Arrested in 2010: disorderly conduct, intoxication, affray, unlawful assembly, and riot	Arrested just before joining WWE. Charges were quietly handled, and he paid fines. The incident resurfaced in 2013 but has had no further legal issues since.

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