David Sahadi has released a statement on his arrest.
The former WWE producer was arrested on charges of stalking on February 10 in Hamilton County, TN. Not much is known about the circumstances leading to his arrest, but the veteran producer released a statement on the matter to PWInsider when reached out.
The statement claimed that his arrest was not a result of random criminal behavior and that his accuser has known him for a long time. It also noted that the charges were dismissed and David Sahadi was in the process of suing the accuser for defamation:
This matter began as a personal dispute between individuals who had known each other for years—this was not random criminal behavior, but a situation that escalated. What followed led to an unjust arrest based on allegations we believe to be false.
The charges were dismissed at pre-trial and are in the process of being expunged. Mr. Sahadi, through counsel, is pursuing a civil action in excess of seven figures for defamation, corporate negligence, and the resulting harm.
David Sahadi began his WWF stint in October 1992, when he joined the company as Creative Director of On-air Promotions. He headed the production for many famous video packages and vignettes during his 11-year run with the company.
After leaving WWE in July 2003, he joined TNA in 2004 and worked with the company for a total of 19 years in his two stints. He currently works as a producer for Real American Freestyle, after joining the promotion in July 2025.
