List of WWE Suspensions | All WWE Superstars Ever Suspended, Wellness Policy Violations & More

This is a list of every WWE suspension, whether legitimate or within storyline, that has been made public knowledge. Beginning with WWE's acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA in August 2025, suspensions issued as part of AAA programming from that point forward are also included. Kayfabe suspensions will be indicated as such. All other entries on this list - whether due to Wellness Policy violations, disciplinary action, backstage problems or anything else - should be treated as a true suspension involving WWE or its talent or personnel unless an entry is specifically described as reported or disputed.

Note 1: Often, very little information is given about these suspensions. Some may not even turn out to be 100% legitimate. This list will attempt to be as extensive as possible, but there may be issues that need correction. Reported or disputed cases are identified as such where possible. Do not treat this list as any form of legal guideline or anything of the sort. It is purely for research purposes and keeping track of history.

Note 2: This list is ongoing and may still be missing suspensions that were not publicly disclosed or are not well documented. If you have any information to add to this page, your help is greatly appreciated!

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2009

September 2, 2009 - Rey Mysterio was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2010

(KAYFABE) May 7, 2010 - As part of a storyline, Drew McIntyre was suspended by Theodore Long after refusing to stop attacking Matt Hardy. Long then stripped McIntyre of the Intercontinental Championship and fired him. Vince McMahon overturned the punishment the following week.
(KAYFABE) May 28, 2010 - As part of a storyline, Matt Hardy was suspended without pay by Vince McMahon for his actions at Over the Limit. The suspension was later extended to all WWE programming.
August 2010 - Tiffany was reportedly suspended indefinitely following her arrest after a domestic disturbance involving her then-husband, Drew McIntyre. WWE did not publicly announce the suspension.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2011

(KAYFABE) June 27, 2011 - As part of a storyline, CM Punk was suspended indefinitely by Vince McMahon for unprofessional conduct following his "Pipe Bomb" promo on Raw. Punk was reinstated the following week.
July 18, 2011 - Sin Cara was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
August 15, 2011 - WWE referee Mike Chioda was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
August 2011 - Andy Leavine was reportedly suspended for 30 days for a Wellness Policy violation while working in WWE's developmental system. WWE did not publicly announce the suspension.
October 5, 2011 - Darren Young was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
October 17, 2011 - Heath Slater was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
November 1, 2011 - Evan Bourne was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
November 22, 2011 - R-Truth was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2012

January 17, 2012 - Evan Bourne was suspended for 60 days for his second Wellness Policy violation.
(KAYFABE) February 3, 2012 - As part of a storyline, Mark Henry was suspended indefinitely by Theodore Long after putting his hands on the SmackDown General Manager.
April 26, 2012 - Rey Mysterio was suspended for 60 days for his second Wellness Policy violation.
May 25, 2012 - Chris Jericho was suspended for 30 days for denigrating the Brazilian flag during a WWE live event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
May 30, 2012 - Randy Orton was suspended for 60 days for his second Wellness Policy violation.
(KAYFABE) September 28, 2012 - As part of a storyline, Beth Phoenix was suspended indefinitely by Eve while an attack on Kaitlyn was being investigated. SmackDown General Manager Booker T immediately reversed the suspension.
(KAYFABE) October 31, 2012 - As part of a storyline, WWE referee Brad Maddox was suspended indefinitely following his interference in the WWE Championship Hell in a Cell Match between CM Punk and Ryback.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2013

(KAYFABE) February 5, 2013 - As part of a storyline, Alberto Del Rio was suspended from that week's SmackDown by Booker T following his attacks on Big Show.
Spring 2013 - Adam Rose, then performing as Leo Kruger in WWE's developmental system, reportedly served a 30-day suspension for his first Wellness Policy violation. WWE did not publicly announce the suspension at the time.
July 2, 2013 - Ricardo Rodriguez was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
(KAYFABE) September 13, 2013 - As part of a storyline, Big Show was suspended for the night without pay by Triple H on SmackDown.
October 2013 - Michael Hayes was reported by former WWE writer Court Bauer to have been suspended indefinitely over a backstage disciplinary matter. WWE disputed reports of a suspension and said Hayes was taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2014

Late January 2014 - CM Punk later stated that WWE suspended him for two months after he walked out following the Royal Rumble. WWE did not publicly announce the suspension at the time and instead described Punk's absence as a sabbatical.
(KAYFABE) October 6, 2014 - As part of a storyline, Big Show was said by Lana on Raw to have been suspended for pulling down the Russian flag. WWE's official Raw coverage described Big Show's absence that night as office-mandated sensitivity training.
December 24, 2014 - Kevin Nash had his non-wrestling WWE Legends contract suspended immediately following his arrest after a domestic dispute. WWE stated the contract would remain suspended until the dispute was resolved.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2015

(KAYFABE) March 30, 2015 - As part of a storyline, Brock Lesnar was suspended indefinitely and fined by Stephanie McMahon after attacking Michael Cole, JBL, Booker T, a cameraman and other WWE personnel on Raw.
July 24, 2015 - Hulk Hogan was removed from the WWE Hall of Fame and WWE terminated its contract with him after racist remarks became public. When WWE reinstated Hogan to the Hall of Fame in July 2018, the company officially described his Hall of Fame absence as a three-year suspension.
September 28, 2015 - Hornswoggle was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
(KAYFABE) October 19, 2015 - As part of a storyline, Corporate Kane was suspended from that night's Raw by The Authority. He was reinstated before the October 22 episode of SmackDown.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2016

February 10, 2016 - Titus O'Neil was suspended for unprofessional conduct following an incident with Vince McMahon after Daniel Bryan's retirement celebration. The suspension was initially set at 90 days before being reduced to 60 days.
April 16, 2016 - Adam Rose was suspended for 60 days for his second Wellness Policy violation.
April 16, 2016 - Konnor was suspended for 60 days for his second Wellness Policy violation.
May 11, 2016 - Adam Rose was suspended indefinitely following his arrest on domestic violence-related charges.
June 17, 2016 - Jerry "The King" Lawler was suspended indefinitely following his arrest after a domestic violence dispute.
June 21, 2016 - Roman Reigns was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
August 17, 2016 - Alberto Del Rio was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
August 17, 2016 - Paige was suspended for 30 days for her first Wellness Policy violation.
August 18, 2016 - Eva Marie was suspended for 30 days for her first Wellness Policy violation.
(KAYFABE) September 5, 2016 - As part of a storyline, Seth Rollins was suspended indefinitely by Stephanie McMahon after attacking Kevin Owens. Raw General Manager Mick Foley immediately vetoed the suspension.
October 10, 2016 - Paige was suspended for 60 days for her second Wellness Policy violation.
October 20, 2016 - WWE developmental talent Terrance Jean-Jacques was suspended indefinitely following his arrest on domestic violence-related charges.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2017

(KAYFABE) April 25, 2017 - As part of a storyline, Baron Corbin was suspended for one week for pushing a WWE official on Talking Smack.
(KAYFABE) July 4, 2017 - As part of a storyline, James Ellsworth was fined $10,000 and suspended for 30 days by Daniel Bryan for interfering in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match twice.
(KAYFABE) September 5, 2017 - As part of a storyline, Shane McMahon was suspended indefinitely as SmackDown Commissioner after attacking Kevin Owens.
December 10, 2017 - Rich Swann was suspended indefinitely following his arrest.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2018

January 22, 2018 - Enzo Amore was suspended indefinitely following allegations of sexual assault.
(KAYFABE) March 12, 2018 - As part of a storyline, Roman Reigns was temporarily suspended by Vince McMahon after publicly criticizing him.
(KAYFABE) June 12, 2018 - As part of a storyline, Hideo Itami was suspended from that night's episode of 205 Live by General Manager Drake Maverick after interfering in the previous week's main event between Mustafa Ali and Buddy Murphy.
(KAYFABE) June 18, 2018 - As part of a storyline, Ronda Rousey was suspended from Raw for 30 days after attacking Alexa Bliss, Kurt Angle and several WWE officials.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2019

(KAYFABE) January 29, 2019 - As part of a storyline, Tony Nese was suspended indefinitely for attacking Noam Dar.
(KAYFABE) February 4, 2019 - As part of a storyline, Becky Lynch was suspended indefinitely by Stephanie McMahon until she agreed to have her injured knee examined and cleared by WWE medical personnel.
(KAYFABE) February 11, 2019 - After Becky Lynch was medically cleared and apologized to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Becky Lynch was given a new 60-day suspension by Vince McMahon and removed from her WrestleMania match against Ronda Rousey.
(KAYFABE) Late 2019 - As part of a storyline, Jack Gallagher was internally suspended by 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick after putting his hands on Maverick following his November 29 match against Angel Garza. The suspension was publicly confirmed when Maverick announced on January 10, 2020 that it had been lifted.
December 10, 2019 - Robert Roode was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
December 10, 2019 - Primo Colon was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2020

January 28, 2020 - Andrade was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
(KAYFABE) February 13, 2020 - As part of a storyline, King Corbin was fined and suspended from competing on that week's SmackDown for unprofessional conduct.
February 24, 2020 - Samoa Joe was suspended for 30 days for his first Wellness Policy violation.
June 30, 2020 - Joe Coffey was reportedly suspended for an indeterminate amount of time following allegations made during the #SpeakingOut movement.
(KAYFABE) August 3, 2020 - As part of a storyline, Nia Jax was suspended indefinitely without pay after refusing to apologize to WWE official Pat Buck and attacking him again.
August 2020 - Austin Theory was reportedly serving what was described as an unannounced suspension during his absence from WWE television. WWE did not publicly confirm the suspension or disclose a reason for it.
(KAYFABE) November 23, 2020 - As part of a storyline, Braun Strowman was suspended indefinitely after putting his hands on WWE official Adam Pearce.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2021

(KAYFABE) April 19, 2021 - As part of a storyline, Charlotte Flair was suspended indefinitely and fined $100,000 for attacking referee Eddie Orengo on Raw.
(KAYFABE) September 9, 2021 - As part of a storyline, Blair Davenport was suspended for attacking Sid Scala on NXT UK.
(KAYFABE) October 22, 2021 - As part of a storyline, Brock Lesnar was suspended indefinitely by Adam Pearce for attacking WWE officials, referees, a cameraman and others on SmackDown. The suspension was lifted on November 26.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2022

May 20, 2022 - Sasha Banks and Naomi were suspended indefinitely after walking out of Monday Night Raw.
(KAYFABE) August 1, 2022 - As part of a storyline, Ronda Rousey was fined and suspended after attacking referee Dan Engler following her match against Liv Morgan at SummerSlam. The suspension was lifted on September 2.
(KAYFABE) September 27, 2022 - As part of a storyline, Gallus was suspended indefinitely for attacking referees and WWE officials after the Pub Rules Match against Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen on NXT.
(KAYFABE) December 2022 - As part of a storyline, Bobby Lashley was suspended following his altercations with WWE officials and Adam Pearce. Pearce initially fired Lashley on December 12 before rescinding the termination the following day, and WWE later described Lashley's absence as a suspension. He returned on January 9, 2023.
December 2022 - Matt Riddle was reportedly serving a suspension following a failed drug test and entered rehabilitation. WWE did not publicly announce a suspension or Wellness Policy violation.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2023

(KAYFABE) February 6, 2023 - As part of a storyline, Grayson Waller was suspended for one week after an altercation with Shawn Michaels on the NXT Vengeance Day media call.
(KAYFABE) November 10, 2023 - As part of a storyline, Kevin Owens was suspended by Nick Aldis after attacking Grayson Waller and Austin Theory while serving as a member of the SmackDown commentary team.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2024

(KAYFABE) May 27, 2024 - As part of a storyline, Bron Breakker was suspended for one week and fined by Adam Pearce for his attacks on Kale Dixon and Ricochet. Breakker ignored the suspension by appearing on Raw and attacking Ricochet and Ilja Dragunov.
(KAYFABE) July 7, 2024 - As part of a storyline, Drew McIntyre was suspended indefinitely following his outburst and attack on Adam Pearce after Money in the Bank.
(KAYFABE) October 11, 2024 - As part of a storyline, Kevin Owens revealed that WWE management had fined and suspended him for attacking Cody Rhodes after Bad Blood. Owens appeared on SmackDown despite the suspension.
(KAYFABE) November 15, 2024 - As part of a storyline, Kevin Owens was suspended indefinitely after using an illegal piledriver on Randy Orton.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2025

(KAYFABE) April 25, 2025 - As part of a storyline, Gunther was fined and suspended indefinitely for attacking Michael Cole and Pat McAfee on the Raw after WrestleMania.
(KAYFABE) November 7, 2025 - As part of a storyline, Drew McIntyre was suspended from SmackDown by Nick Aldis after interfering in Cody Rhodes vs Aleister Black and attacking referee Dan Engler.

LIST OF WWE SUSPENSIONS FROM 2026

(KAYFABE) January 12, 2026 - As part of a storyline, Bron Breakker was suspended indefinitely after attacking Raw General Manager Adam Pearce.
(KAYFABE) June 29, 2026 - As part of a storyline, Nick Aldis was placed on administrative leave as SmackDown General Manager following his physical altercation with Gunther after Night of Champions. Aldis was reinstated on July 10.
(AAA KAYFABE) August 22, 2026 - As part of a storyline in Lucha Libre AAA, Omos was suspended indefinitely by AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio after attacking Galeno, Mysterio and others following his match against Galeno.
(KAYFABE) September 8, 2026 - Wren Sinclair was suspended by NXT General Manager Robert Stone as part of a storyline due to attacking Kelani Jordan after her match and also getting physical with referee Vicky D'Errico