Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard Missing After Swimming Accident

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Officials are searching for former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard, who went missing after going swimming at Venice Beach on Sunday, according to TMZ Sports.

Gaspard and his 10-year-old son were among a group of swimmers who were caught in a riptide in the ocean. Lifeguards were able to save the child, but Gaspard remained missing.

One official reportedly said they believe he "did submerge."

Divers and helicopters have been used to search, but the 39-year-old has not been found.

Gaspard was known for his work in WWE as part of the Cryme Tyme tag team alongside JTG.

He was released by the company in 2010 and has since worked as an actor on film and television, also doing stunts on movies such as Black Panther.