Published 13:52 IST, May 19th 2020

Former WWE star Shad Gaspard goes missing at newly reopened Venice Beach

According to reports, former WWE star Shad Gaspard and his son were pulled out with the rip current when they were swimming at Venice Beach.

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According to recent reports, former WWE star Shad Gaspard and his 10-year-old son were pulled out with rip current when y were swimming at a newly reopened Venice Beach. Though lifeguards later saved 10-year-old, 39-year-old is still missing. According to 'WWE Shad Gaspard missing' reports, as two were getting pulled out by current, lifeguards jumped in water for help. Shad Gaspard instructed lifeguards to save his son first, which ultimately left him struggling in water. When lifeguards went back to save Shad Gaspard, y couldn’t find him as he was pushed down by a wave, according to Kenichi Haskett of Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division.

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WWE news: Shad Gaspard missing

According to witnesses, multiple lifeguards, divers, paramedics and rescue boats are at scene and are currently searching for Shad Gaspard. Some also claim that rescue team is taking Coast Guard’s help for search and helicopters are also patrolling busy beach to find Shad Gaspard. Reports claim that Shad Gaspard’s son was unharmed from 'Shad Gaspard missing' incident and was seen walking off of beach with his parents’ friends. Siliana Gaspard, on or hand, remained on beach and was seen helping rescue team amid 'WWE Shad Gaspard missing' incident.

"I saw young boy who was inconsolable and his mor who had her arms wrapped around him. whole thing was just heartbreaking, absolutely heartbreaking to see this mor and child in complete despair," said a witness.

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Shad Gaspard’s WWE career

In early 2006, Shad Gaspard and Neighborhoodie (Jayson Paul) came toger and formed a new tag team kwn as " Gang Stars". y started a feud with WWE legend CM Punk in OVW and went on to become OVW Sourn Tag Team Champions. In September, y joined WWE RAW and made ir TV debut as Cryme Tyme. y defeated n-World Tag Team Champions, Spirit Squad (Mikey and Johnny) in a n-title match.

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y featured in several storylines with major WWE tag teams but were t able to become champions. In August 2007, y lost to n-World Tag Team Champions Cade and Murdoch in a n-title match and were later released by WWE. After his release, Shad Gaspard began performing on independent circuit.

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13:52 IST, May 19th 2020