(Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images). [83], Rockstar Pro Wrestling announced a new code of conduct in response to the Speaking Out movement. Youve got the whole spectrum of society and wrestling fans.. Aboriginal Australian wrestler Rochelle Rogue, who, They are one of the only companies that actually listen to the victims of abuse in wrestling, says the 20-year-old from New South Wales who has also wrestled for such companies as Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA), Wrestling Go! Wrestling stars from several federations, including the WWE, are being accused of sexual misconduct in online forums.The movement, loosely organized under the hashtag #SpeakingOut, has already led . The #SpeakingOut movement brought abuse in professional wrestling to the forefront. Sierra Loxton, Millie Mckenzie, April Hunter, Alexxis Falcon, Leanne-Marie& Not exactly a good look when accused talent may be cleared to appear on their shows. We cant afford to lose the truth in a swarm of such insensitive people trying to capitalise on the hashtag for their own personal gain. That is ample time to get something concrete in place. Unfortunately I am on the fourth update of this movement. While Starr recognised that he was physically and emotionally abusive to his ex, he did deny sexually assaulting her. ", "Former B.C. Its very hard to keep track of everything. Let me know what you thought of this weeks RAW in the comments down below.0:00 - AEW Suspends Sammy Guevara2:52 - WWE Backstage Scrapped4:13 - WWE Raw Revi. By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet). [8], On June 22, audio from a podcast went viral where Sammy Guevara joked that he wanted to rape WWE women's wrestler Sasha Banks. For every Flair (who,againit is claimed,has faced minimal repercussions for hisallegedhistoricalmisbehaviour), theres an Austin Theory (who was named in the initial wave of #SpeakingOut stories asallegedlyengagingin, Closer to home, veteran wrestler whos performed for WWE and AEW, Shazza McKenzie, has. We absolutely cannot let him. Days earlier she had raised the SpeakingOut movement in Parliament during a debate on misogyny in sport. He was not given any indication that something was wrong as it was all "hugs and smiles". They were one of the first to actually listen to me. ), Austin Aries- (Austin Aries has shared an email from 2013 with a quote from Christ Hemme addressing a controversial angle on TNA at the time. Days earlier she had raised the SpeakingOut movement in Parliament during a debate on misogyny in sport. [36], Joe Coffey was accused of harassing a woman, sending unsolicited naked photos, sending voice messages, and unsolicited stalking. Shes been a big help and a reliable source in the #SpeakingOut movement. Darius Carter. Some allegations have been kept anonymous as well and could be named at a later date. into professional wrestling. I appreciate you all so much and I realise that its not good for my mental health to stay burrowed away reading through this information for days at a time . Not everyone is going to step forward with their story all at once. Please contact us and well make sure it is updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 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You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his- Amazon author page with 30 wrestling books. People were continually coming forward to bare their souls and speak their truths. Bull James. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting these updates and the #SpeakingOut movement!). If youre just joining my updates you can view part 1, part 2 & part 3 here. Other male wrestlers have come forward to say they were taken advantage of early in their careers. And this one includes information about a scam account spreading (likely) false accusations during the movement, and the British wrestling commentator who is asking for information to hand over to the West Yorkshire Police (UK). Wrestling Resurgence has a note about #SpeakingOut and says In light of various recent revelations we continue to enhance and view our safeguarding and employment practices. On the 17th of June, 2020, Starr's ex-girlfriend accused him of physical and mental abuse, alongside sexually assaulting her throughout the relationship. But wrestling is a mirror to society and just like many abusers implicated in #MeToo who are now finding their way back into the entertainment industry, allegedly abusive wrestlers have seen minimal repercussions for their abusive behaviour. ), Dave Lagana - (questions arise following claims against Dave Lagana as to why he was initially fired from WWE in 2008. Ring of Honor wrestler Jay Lethal issued the following statement in response to #SpeakingOut allegations made against him. [27], On June 20, Major League Wrestling ring announcer Mark Adam Haggerty was accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a minor. The tweet had a two-page screenshot of a statement in which Gonzalez accused prominent independent and . That way you have a better understanding of things and can make better judgements! On the flipside, I shared 2 stories last night with a loved one of myself at 15 being taken advantage of/pressured by older girls in wrestling who were 20-22 at the time. Let them know what you need from them to feel safe. The entire management team was forced to step down as well. [58] Ligero would be released by Progress Wrestling and WWE following the allegations and his profile was also deleted from WWE.com. If you see or encounter something speak up, #SPEAKINGOUT. Several former OVW performers backed up Earleys allegations. Many people have swept it under the rug or have forgotten. [56][59], Velveteen Dream was accused of having inappropriate communications with minors as well as attempting to groom them. All promotions should have clear safeguarding policies in place and they should be easily accessible. There are a lot of stories going around. That doesnt mean we stop trying. [52] On March 24, 2021, a judge ruled to terminate WWE and Gabe Sapolsky as defendants in the lawsuit. These accusations would soon develop into the #SpeakingOut movement, as the hashtag "Speaking Out" began to spread on social media as people told their stories. Like the ones you and your wife used to have with the OVW boys.). People will tell their story when theyre ready. Wrestling News Nick Paglino 8 years ago Steve Austin Praises Match at TLC, Rusev Reacts to His U.S. thank yall xx zuko stan, aries moon (@SALEMWHANG) June 20, 2020 That being said, if you notice that a name is missing from this article, it is not on purpose at all. As the fallout continues from the #SpeakingOut movement, IMPACT Wrestling has released a statement, announcing it has fired . This is a very serious topic and we cant afford to go off ofhe-said-she-said rumours because unfortunately, people are starting to use the tag to start said rumours. Ive been trying very hard to link everyone to the reliable claimants so Im sorry this mistake happened. I cant understand why [a wrestling promotion] wouldnt want to be a part of this said Schibeci on an episode of On the Turnbuckle discussing APWSC. Hebrews 10:24", "I've always felt that double standard is wrong. [53] On July 13, 2021, it was reported Riddle's accuser dropped her lawsuit against him. [47] It was later reported that WWE was aware of the allegation against Riddle when he was signed in 2018 and had investigated it at the time. This is the best way to avoid rumours and misinformation. WWE UK's Jordan Devlin, Ligero, Travis Banks, Joe Coffey names have come up so far. Joey Ryan (> Second Allegation <) (> Third Allegation <) (> Fourth Allegation <) (> Fifth Allegation <) (There's a whole lot coming out on Joey Ryan . It's been roughly 48 hours since a woman sharing her story of being abused by David Starr kicked off the #SpeakingOut movement within the wrestling community.. [34] On January 4, 2021, it was announced that Scurll had left ROH. AQA decided to step away from wrestling due to personal issues. Using the hashtag #SpeakingOut on Twitter, many prominent female wrestlers are commending those who have come forward to share their experiences. Opinions on breaking news, major . More names could come out and there were a ton to pour out in a very short time. ), Sammy Guevara- (Sammy has posted a public apology video in response to the comments he previously made about Sasha Banks. However, this one is . [21] He filed lawsuits against some of his accusers as well as a lawsuit against Impact. There is no clear information on their updated code of conduct and no policies have been posted on their website. Starr is a top . In June 2020, Paul Robinson was named as part of the Speaking Out movement. IMPACT Wrestling's Joey Ryan is facing allegations of sexual assault. ", "He will also be absolved of all his non-performing responsibilities and roles, including talent coordinating, training, ownership, etc. On September 7, Ring of Honor announced that Rok-C had signed a deal with the promotion. But Dick and Rogue agreed that while some progress during the beginnings of #SpeakingOut was heartening, theres still a long way to go. NWA Vice President Dave Lagana resigned after pro wrestler Liz Savage came forward about the sexual assault she endured at his hands. The accusations against men affiliated with Chikara, a professional wrestling events company with a . The Knight family has also been mentioned for abuse of trainees if you check @/JaylaDark on twitter she posted the story that an anonymous person sent her. Dec 15, 2017 6,007 Australia. [5], Many wrestlers, personalities, and journalists overwhelmingly supported those that spoke out on their experiences. Even if there happens to be a small number, its not enough. An hour later, MLW and two other promotions announced that they would no longer be working with Haggerty. Some hundred years later, wrestling still isnt taken seriously and perhaps this othering is what has allowed someallegedabusers to slip through the cracks and allegations to be dismissed in the court of public opinion. Speaking on Logan Paul's "ImPAULsive" podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer revealed that he thinks he may have around a year left as far as it pertains to performing at his current level. Woodard and other women wrestlers will continue to speak out against gender-based abuse and sexual harassment that is still commonplace in pro wrestling and other entertainment realms. [1] Cornette denied the allegations. The founder of a Northeast Philadelphia wrestling network "discontinued" the organization last month following public allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior by wrestlers, trainers, and the owner himself. [49] On September 16, Riddle dropped his petition for a restraining order against his accuser. Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News. Ive had people whove come to shows and its their first wrestling show ever make comments about how there are so many different people here. Defensive lineman Mike Morris and center Olusegun Oluwatimi were chosen four picks apart by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round. ), Darby Allin-(I was a little unsure of what to do with this one being that its someone making a claim on a friends behalf but then I copped for Hawlee Cromwells commentand found her original #SpeakingOut post. They knew that so many wouldnt believe them and they did it anyway. Tell promoters they must have clear safeguarding policies and they must be posted publicly and be enforced. [62] Following his release, Velveteen Dream issued a statement denying the allegations on May 24, 2021, and his profile was deleted from WWE.com. [76] Kong responded by saying when he started in the business, it was not uncommon to rib rookies. They were all incredibly brave. Leanne-Marie met with the West Yorkshire Police (UK) today and looks to have got a lot of things moving. A movement that has not only touched every corner of the wrestling . Despite what anyone believes, weve got to keep our opinions to ourselves here and respect the wishes of the victim because the fact is, we dont know who she is referring to in her story. RevPro has both a Safeguarding Adults Policy along with a Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy. Worked in finance before realizing pro wrestling journalism made much less sense. It all started when one of . Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. [76], On June 21, Bar Wrestling was shut down following several multiple sexual assault allegations against owner Joey Ryan. ), wXw Wrestling Academy- (wXw fires Julian Pace and Jay Skillet and suspends Shotgun. [60] He had previously been accused of sending inappropriate photos to minors several months earlier, which at that time he denied. Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms. Joey Ryan. The Speaking Out movement is a social movement against emotional, physical and sexual abuse in the professional wrestling industry, where people publicize their allegations of misconduct committed by powerful and/or prominent individuals. Dave Lagana has stepped down from his role with the NWA as well. Id just like to clarify that even if you strongly believe it is Hager, we can not be certain at all unless Ariela says otherwise. But we need to be prepared to protect people regardless of whether theyre going to speak openly on these things.. milamber182. With the overwhelming wave of sexual harassment and abuse allegations made against wrestlers in the past couple of days, Im seeing a lot of lists going around (on all social media platforms) filled to the brim with names yet no real information. Riddle said his lawyer and WWE were exploring the possibility of legal action against Cartwright. ), ECCW- (Golden Boy Travis Williams has chosen to relinquish his title and leave the company following allegations made against co owner Jeff Duncan. He had been previously accused by Taeler Hendrix of sexually harassing her in 2018. into professional wrestling. Nothing defending them but people randomly posting stuff on twitter and selling their story to the sun isn't getting anything resolved independent wrestling promotion co-owner removed after sexual harassment allegations surface", "POLLOCK'S NEWS UPDATE: Florida reports 9,000 new COVID cases", "OTT Wrestling Announces Staff And Policy Changes", "Julian Pace & Jay Skillet no longer with wXw / Shotgun 2020 release suspended", "The list of fighters singled out for sexual harassment grows", "A Note From Uproxx Management (UPDATED)", "APPG Officially Launches Inquiry Into Pro Wrestling In Britain Following #SpeakingOut", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Speaking_Out_movement&oldid=1149407457, This page was last edited on 12 April 2023, at 01:37. Several promotions cut ties with Starr after the allegations. I never want to believe that someone is lying about their claim but sadly this has happened. [90][91] Uproxx later announced on July 2 that Stroud was fired from the publication and "With Spandex" would be shut down, with future pro wrestling coverage to appear on Uproxx Sports. [45], Matt Riddle was accused of sexual misconduct by a female wrestler. Ive just shared your information hereand Im going to have a rest from this today as it is all a lot to take in. (Id also just like to say that over past 24 hours Ive spent about 8 hours thoroughly searching through the #SpeakingOut tag in attempt to dig out the original claimants for these posts. To the survivors, I again thank you for your bravery. [35], On July 6, former ROH Women's Champion Kelly Klein alleged that Jay Lethal sexually harassed women and ROH covered it up. The reverberations of the movement that would become known as #SpeakingOut would also be felt globally. I went through something similar in 2018 and understand his pain. As far as I know, there have been no new allegations today, if anyone knows otherwise feel free to message me the links! ownership group met to discuss the next steps. It is very confusing to see a list of names that are essentially blacklisted and not to be given any information as to why. In fact, many of them held titles after their horrible actions were known. In this file photo, a WrestleMania sign hangs over the crowd during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. The fact that this all took place over a year after. On June 18, numerous people both inside and outside of the professional wrestling industry accused several wrestlers, promoters, personalities, and journalists of sexual misconduct. While many promotions claimed theyd never work with accused talent again, some havent kept their promise. It includes the main ideas of what is to be communicated in a manner that is much shorter than the actual word-for-word speech. Through things such as acknowledgement of country, a whistleblower hotline to report people who violate the companys code of conduct, and medical personnel at ringside surprisingly a rarity in independent professional wrestling DMDU is at the forefront of this change. A look around the audience at DMDU indicates this, too. Former ROH Womens Champion, Kelly Klein, claims the company covered up sexual misconduct from Jay Lethal and J-Rocc. He also stated he would only pick on people he liked and saw something in. Kindred KyMari. [39][40] His profile was later deleted from WWE.com. Somehow no one remembers, I'll never forget how you treated me like shit. One is a start and the promoters themselves need to be among those who take it. Ideally, everyone involved would do it. And then, it turns out he was a massive piece of shit. Yeah, pro-wrestling is a less than ideal workplace (hell, corporate america is a scummy world.. capitalism makes the world a scummy world everywhere) but at some point, yeah it's ok to have big ideas but really when you make BIG money from such an awful company, you should either shut the fuck up or leave, really. This Is What The Festival Of Lights Means To 5 So dismissed the alleged assault as a joke, a gag, sexual assault, harassment and intimate partner violence, sexual assault by wrestler Candy Cartwright, experience harassment, assault and discrimination. Check out the list of wrestlers and other staff members who have been released by AEW since 2019 to 2022 as well as list of contracts expired. So many of us have not. [37], WWE released a statement concerning Devlin and Riddle saying they took the matters seriously and were looking into it. It doesnt appear that any US promotions have safeguarding policies in place. Follow along at #SpeakingOut. shows. I have had people asking me things like,what about so-and-so wrestler?, And all I can say is, if I cant find an original personal claim against someone (and trust me, Ive tried), I do not post it. Riddle's request for termination of the lawsuit was denied. All Rights Reserved, Follow Us on Snapchat for All Our Breaking News, Major City to Make Bid for WWE Royal Rumble 2024, What to Expect from Tonights WWE RAW with Latest Match and Segment Revealed, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn Reveal They Were Unaware of Impending WWE Draft. [19] On July 2, Elgin released a video denying the allegations made against him. PROGRESS booked Paul Robinson as an agent for several tapings and the company didnt announce his involvement until after the tapings took place. We operate with the utmost discretion or however the victim wants it. Anecdotally, it would appear that many who have spoken out about abuse in wrestling have been white women but, as with #MeToo, it might be indicative that people who dont belong to that group havent been as empowered by the movement to tell their stories. [13] Chikara owner Mike Quackenbush was also accused of knowingly overseeing a company that enabled abuse and neglect, which led to many wrestlers on the Chikara roster such as Hallowicked, Kimber Lee, Jacob Hammermeier, Frightmare and Green Ant resigning from the promotion. Jordan Devlin, who wrestles for WWEs NXT UK brand and was WWEs Cruiserweight Champion until travel issues related to the pandemic forced him to drop the belt, was accused of physical abuse by a woman who shared photos of her bruised body. According to the replies and quote tweets of the statement, OTT Wrestling has been posting content and liking the content of Devlin, Riddle, and Scurll. (During an argument with Cornette on Twitter in March, All Elite Wrestlings Joey Janela alluded to a hot tub party. ), Marty Scurll - (Marty Scurll has released two statements following the allegations: 1, 2. The inquiry is headed by Alex Davies-Jones. [88], Westside Xtreme Wrestling cut ties with wrestlers Julian Pace and Jay Skillet after allegations were made against them. Jun 19, 2020 #91 Turns out the late Mr Wrestling II was a registered sex offender in Hawaii . Each name is linked to a source which should provide additional information concerning their individual stories. Two of the biggest names in wrestling right now, Adam Cole and Pete Dunne catch up with Mark, and he discusses how wrestling moves on from the 'Speaking Out' movement with Kay Lee Ray, Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones and Nikki Cross. [44] He would be suspended indefinitely by Progress Wrestling following the allegations. Watching Chris Benoit miss a diving headbutt or split William Regal open with a headbutt does feel like you're watching a man damage his brain to a tragic conclusion, so for that reason he's out. [43] Devlin denied the allegations. At the very least, promotions should require at least one person to attend Dropkick Depression and RAINNs training. Thank you to everyone whos messaged me asking how Im doing in this time. Mariah Mayhave all been very helpful, reliable sources for the #SpeakingOut movement so I recommend reading through their feeds for additional info. Darby allin abused me. [42], Jordan Devlin was accused of physical abuse by a former partner. In the last year, weve seen accused talent get booked. That same energy should be kept for all of the perpetrators, but since theyre worming their way back in, its not likely. ), Anyone can be a victim- (Keith Lee has shared his own personal story about an encounter in Dallas. [87], Over the Top Wrestling announced that the promotion underwent staff and policy changes in response to the Speaking Out movement. Boone stated that he was forced to show his penis in front of the entire locker room and give him the money he made from the show and selling merch. The goal is to call out people who have victimized people to create a safer space for everyone involved. [82], Revolution Pro Wrestling fired trainer Andy Simmonz and one training student on June 24 following allegations against both. Stop harassing wrestlers who you think are guilty when I havent named anyone. (direct tweet). Australia's Female Wrestlers On #SpeakingOut, By now, you would have undoubtedly seen or heard about at least one of Prince Harrys interviews discussing his new memoir, Spare. Some of the most popular wrestlers today are people of colour; young women and people of colour are getting into podcasting and YouTubing about wrestling in droves; and the ICW (Internet Wrestling Community), which has long been dominated by loud white men, is quickly diversifying. [33] On June 25, Ring of Honor announced that they launched an investigation concerning the allegations. Alex Cuevas was banned from PWR ever since that incident happened. Similar to other empowerment movements based upon breaking silence such as #MeToo, the purpose of #SpeakingOut (a hashtag that began to spread on Twitter in . She did not name anyone involved other than herself. This is the only entry on this list that spans longer than a day. A WWE writer was warned to carefully "pick . WWE wasnt the only major company involved. I reached out to many people in the industry for this article, many of whom werent comfortable rehashing their trauma. ", "Kongo Kong Responds To Allegations Of Assault", "Report: Bar Wrestling closed amid Joey Ryan sexual assault allegations", "Bar Wrestling Closes Down Following Joey Ryan Sexual Assault Allegations, Highspots Issues Statement", "PROGRESS Wrestling Cuts Ties Will Multiple Wrestlers Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations", "PROGRESS Wrestling Shutting Down Until Changes Are Made", "Jim Cornette Denies Recent Allegations, 'I've Been Charged with Having an Interesting Sex Life', "Saraya Knight, Paige's mom, withdraws after accusations", "Both Andy Simmonz and the young man referenced in the original tweet are no longer associated with RevPro or the Portsmouth School of wrestling. At least three male WWE wrestlers have also been accused of misconduct against women. Jake Atlas: June 2022: Accused of domestic violence . Riddle, through his attorney, has denied all allegations and has continued working on WWE Television. She stated that he has . So Im going to provide a list of wrestlers names here, along with the direct links to victims allegations so that we can all understand the truth: Jimmy Havoc(>Second Allegation<) (>Third Allegation<), Jason Miley / Jason Skinner / Mayor Eli / Pyro, Jack Gallagher(Users tweets are now protected but the allegations made were very disturbing), UPDATE: JACK GALLAGHER HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED FROM WWE, Justin Roberts(User has since deactivated), Impact Wrestlingsdangerous working environments & sexual harassment investigation, Dave Crist (DMPs statement on Dave Crist), Jordan Devlin (User Hannah Francesca has since deactivated, but you can read about the allegations here), Strangler Davis(This has been known for quite some time now). Apr 19, 2023 8:00AM. Pro wrestlers - male and female, from AEW and WWE and elsewhere - are speaking out on Twitter in support of the women who have collectively made a cascade of allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault in the last 24-plus hours. You can view part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 and part 5 here. Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrateds flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is SIs pro wrestling editor. Weve seen the one with the affinity for Blow-Pops try to book his own show under the guise of a womens charity event, upload matches to his promotions YouTube (thus making money off of survivors), sue IMPACT Wrestling, and numerous others.
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