Longtime wrestling television producer and director David Sahadi was charged with stalking in February by the Chattanooga Police Department, according to public court records from Hamilton County in Tennessee.
A “stay-away” order was entered on March 16, directing Sahadi to stay away from the person he is accused of stalking. POST Wrestling is choosing not to identify the person. Sahadi was arrested on February 10 and later released on bond. He has denied any wrongdoing in the matter. Sahadi has not been convicted in the case, which is pending with the Hamilton County Sessions Criminal Court.
“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,” a representative for Sahadi said in a statement provided to POST Wrestling. “What followed led to an unjust arrest based on allegations we believe to be false.”
The allegations against Sahadi are detailed in an affidavit that provides the account of the person who says Sahadi stalked them. Sahadi allegedly bothered the complainant at their place of employment as well as customers at the bar and restaurant in Chattanooga. The affidavit says Sahadi was banned from the establishment. The complainant further alleges that Sahadi sent them unsolicited emails and tried to contact them by sending text messages to coworkers. They also say they didn’t feel comfortable coming to work on days Sahadi is known to frequent the establishment, and that the complainant had paid coworkers to cover their shift.
Sahadi provided the following comments denying the allegations in the affidavit.
The complainant’s allegations are false, unproven, and omit critical context. I did not engage in harassment, unsolicited communication, or any improper contact through coworkers at any time. These claims triggered both a ban and legal action, neither of which were supported by credible evidence, as reflected in the case being dismissed prior to trial. I will pursue all appropriate legal remedies to address the damage caused by these misrepresentations.
The truth will withstand scrutiny—these allegations did not.
Concerning the current status of his case, Sahadi told us, “The charges were dismissed at pre-trial and are in the process of being expunged.” While that suggests the charge has already been dismissed, the Hamilton County Sessions Criminal Court Clerk’s office confirmed to POST Wrestling that the case remains pending. A deputy clerk told us by phone that the charge could be dismissed at a later date if Sahadi complies with the stay-away order and avoids further issues before his next court date, scheduled for March 18, 2027, about one year from now. If the charge is dismissed at that time, it may then be eligible for expungement.
Sahadi has worked as a producer in wrestling for decades, including for WWE, TNA, MLW, and currently for Real American Freestyle.
Sahadi indicated he’s retained an attorney and intends to file a lawsuit.
“Mr. Sahadi, through counsel, is pursuing a civil action in excess of seven figures for defamation, corporate negligence, and the resulting harm,” he said in a comment attributed to a representative for the producer.
Earlier this month, Sahadi published a book, Backstage Pass: Tales from Beyond the Squared Circle, about his life and career in the wrestling industry.
