Florida Police Arrest Wrestler Jayden Steele in Assault, Kidnapping Case
Independent professional wrestler Jayden Steele, whose real name is Jordan Williams, was arrested last week in Florida on multiple felony charges after a woman left a note in a Jersey Mike’s Subs bathroom pleading for help, authorities said.
According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, an employee at the Navarre sandwich shop discovered the crumpled note on May 27. The message stated that the writer was being held against her will at a nearby residence and feared for her life. The note included the address and a plea: “Please help get me home! HELP! Get me before May 30th!”
Using surveillance footage and prior case records, deputies identified the suspect as Williams, 34, who performs on the independent wrestling circuit as Jayden Steele. Authorities executed a search warrant at the listed address, where they found a 29-year-old woman with visible injuries. She confirmed she had written the note and detailed a prolonged period of abuse, including repeated assaults, threats involving weapons, and being held in isolation for several months.
The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment of suspected broken bones and other trauma. Williams was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, false imprisonment, battery by strangulation, and misdemeanor battery. He is being held without bond at the Santa Rosa County Jail. His arraignment is scheduled for June 19.
The sheriff’s office noted that Williams and the victim have a documented history of domestic violence incidents. The case has drawn attention from both law enforcement and the wrestling community, highlighting the importance of vigilance and swift action in responding to domestic abuse reports.
Williams says he was trained by WWF veteran Tony Parks and WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, who was hired by WWE in 2003 to help train developmental talent. He has performed under the ring name Jayden Steele for various independent promotions across the United States, including Coastal Championship Wrestling in Florida, ACE Pro Wrestling, and the Non-Stop Wrestling Alliance, where he held the heavyweight championship. He also served as talent relations for New Wrestling Entertainment.
Sources: Law & Crime, Fightful, People, Facebook