WWE superstar Enzo Amore suspended following rape accusation

The WWE has released a statement.

Wrestler Enzo Amore has been suspended by the WWE over allegations of sexual assault. It comes after a woman came forward on Twitter with allegations against the Cruiserweight Champion. (Credit: WWE) She wrote: "OKAY..it’s been long enough & I have been so so scared to share this. "I was raped in mid October by the WWE Enzo Amore (also known as Eric Arden) & Tyler Grosso & TOOPOOR let it happen as accomplices. "I was in a mental hospital for 45 days after it. They ARE NOT good people." The incident allegedly occurred on 19 October last year at a hotel in Phoenix, California. Police are now investigating the incident. In a statement a WWE spokesperson said: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving sexual harassment or sexual assault. Until this matter is resolved, Eric Arndt (aka Enzo Amore) has been suspended.”