Nothing defending them but people randomly posting stuff on twitter and selling their story to the sun isn't getting anything resolved By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet). [27], On June 20, Major League Wrestling ring announcer Mark Adam Haggerty was accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a minor. At the very least, promotions should require at least one person to attend Dropkick Depression and RAINNs training. [42], Jordan Devlin was accused of physical abuse by a former partner. -- The 2023 NFL Draft closed on Saturday (April 29) and five players from the University of Michigan football program heard their names called for a weekend total of nine players drafted. Hulk Hogan: 4 Days. Three Alabama school districts file lawsuits against Meta and TikTok News Sports Best of Section Business . The past week has been an eye-opening and heartbreaking one for the world of professional wrestling as sexual abuse, assault, and harassment accusations have been made against a wide range of . [71], Mikey Whiplash was accused of sexual harassment and physical abuse. Dick tells me that they were spurred on by the #SpeakingOut movement to put her community-building skills that she had honed outside of wrestling by joining the nascent Deathmatch Down Under (DMDU), which had a few shows prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns but relaunched in early 2021 with a whole new ethos. Thank you to everyone whos messaged me asking how Im doing in this time. [77][78], Progress Wrestling announced that the promotion underwent structural changes after several wrestlers were either suspended or fired due to the numerous allegations made against them. Thank you for bringing this information to me, youve been very helpful. And we've improved protocols for reporting cases. Unidentified Officials/Trainers/Promoters, as always i'm trying to be very careful with the information i help spread, Hana Kimuras suicide is tied into this movement, (User Hannah Francesca has since deactivated, but you can read about the allegations here), i might take a little beak from all this tomorrow, I hope this has all been helpful because LORD I tried, how disgusting to make such a claim in such a REAL and sensitive time, allegations made against co owner Jeff Duncan. [53] On July 13, 2021, it was reported Riddle's accuser dropped her lawsuit against him. [88], Westside Xtreme Wrestling cut ties with wrestlers Julian Pace and Jay Skillet after allegations were made against them. [43][46] WWE would later issue a second statement saying that they would take action upon those who were arrested or convicted. [31] In October 2020, IWL retracted their statement. [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. WWE Icon "Stone Cold" Steve Austin wrestles with some new gigs in Stone Cold Takes on America, A&E's freewheeling new series that finds him on the road in an RV, trying his hand at odd jobs . [89], Michael Brandon Stroud, professional wrestling editor for Uproxx, had his "With Spandex" vertical suspended after he was accused of sexual assault. ), wXw Wrestling Academy- (wXw fires Julian Pace and Jay Skillet and suspends Shotgun. August 2020: Accused of domestic abuse and rape during the Speaking Out . [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. thank yall xx zuko stan, aries moon (@SALEMWHANG) June 20, 2020 [82], Revolution Pro Wrestling fired trainer Andy Simmonz and one training student on June 24 following allegations against both. [46] Riddle denied the allegation through his attorney. . Be loud, always. Theres still a lot of deep work to be done there in terms of attitude change and supporting the victimsurvivor over trying to understand how something like that could have happened because weve seen that and we know how it could happen, Dick says. 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. [83], Rockstar Pro Wrestling announced a new code of conduct in response to the Speaking Out movement. Stop harassing wrestlers who you think are guilty when I havent named anyone. (direct tweet). Days earlier she had raised the SpeakingOut movement in Parliament during a debate on misogyny in sport. Indie wrestler Danika Della Rouge posted an account of Darby Allin's alleged history of emotional and mental abuse. Former ROH Womens Champion, Kelly Klein, claims the company covered up sexual misconduct from Jay Lethal and J-Rocc. Now that more and more promotions are running shows globally, we will see who keeps their word, who is being performative, what changes still need to be made, and where people feel safe. There were a lot of names called out as part of the movement to bring a change to pro wrestling. He had been previously accused by Taeler Hendrix of sexually harassing her in 2018. The majority of the wrestlers being accused of misconduct by women using the #SpeakingOut hashtag work in the U.K. On Wednesday, prominent independent wrestler David Starr (real name Max Barsky), an American who was a fixture in the British wrestling scene, was accused of sexual abuse by a woman he had been in a relationship with. Since, Smith has released another statement to Bell To Belles, along with three women who served as . 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. Wrestling News Nick Paglino 8 years ago Steve Austin Praises Match at TLC, Rusev Reacts to His U.S. NWA Vice President Dave Lagana resigned after pro wrestler Liz Savage came forward about the sexual assault she endured at his hands. On June 19, he was released by WWE. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting these updates and the #SpeakingOut movement!). [16][17] It was later revealed that Ryan and Crist's contracts were terminated, while Elgin was suspended. ", "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. Speaking to media after the PBKS match, Fleming sought to defend the team's bowlers after a four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their IPL match here and said the likes of Tushar Deshpande and . She stated that he has . Defensive lineman Mike Morris and center Olusegun Oluwatimi were chosen four picks apart by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round. The "Rated R Superstar" also stated that he doesn't . 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. [87], Over the Top Wrestling announced that the promotion underwent staff and policy changes in response to the Speaking Out movement. [26], TJP came out with allegations of being taken advantage of by older female wrestlers when he was fifteen. More names could come out and there were a ton to pour out in a very short time. 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. From the head-bob arm-swing entrance, to the finishing Lo-Down, no one enjoyed a D'Lo Brown . The pro wrestling industry has been hit hard the past few days with the #SpeakingOut movement, in which many people have alleged sexual harassment or sexual abuse by individuals within the . Candy Cartwright, an independent wrestler, accused WWEs Matt Riddle of pressuring her into performing sex acts while in a van with other wrestlers in 2018. This is the best way to avoid rumours and false information. ), Sammy Guevara- (Sammy has posted a public apology video in response to the comments he previously made about Sasha Banks. [DMDU being] a safe space for queer people is really important to me as a queer person, Dick says. [61] Following Velveteen Dream's return on the August 12, 2020 episode of NXT, which was met with heavy criticism from fans, Triple H stated that WWE had investigated the allegations and they "didn't find anything". (A reminder as always: I dont post any information without a credible source and everything I post is linked! Other male wrestlers have come forward to say they were taken advantage of early in their careers. The pro wrestling industry has been hit hard the past week with the #SpeakingOut movement. The majority of the wrestlers being accused of misconduct by women using the #SpeakingOut hashtag work in the U.K. On Wednesday, prominent independent wrestler David Starr (real name Max Barsky . anymore so fuck him. Ive just shared your information hereand Im going to have a rest from this today as it is all a lot to take in. He continued his statement by saying if he had known sooner, he would have tried to hash it out like adults. Charles Krupa AP. Brittney Griner Sentenced To 9 Years In Russian Prison For Drug C Say Goodbye To Macy Gray She Outed Herself As A TERF. April 26, 2023. 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! All promotions should have clear safeguarding policies in place and they should be easily accessible. [76], On June 21, Bar Wrestling was shut down following several multiple sexual assault allegations against owner Joey Ryan. Tell promoters they must have clear safeguarding policies and they must be posted publicly and be enforced. [63], NXT UK referees Joel Allen and Chris Roberts were released by WWE on June 30 following allegations against them. You can see my original list of those accused (and crimes they have been accused of) here, though I will say, its definitely not an easy read so please dont force yourself through it if you dont feel ready. 0. People were continually coming forward to bare their souls and speak their truths. into professional wrestling. Hard to share cuz men are expected to be proud of such things", "Mark Adam Haggerty gone from MLW following misconduct allegations", "NWA executive Dave Lagana resigns following allegation of sexual misconduct", "Will Ospreay Posts Statement Regarding Accusations He Helped Blacklist Pollyanna From Wrestling", "IWL Says Will Ospreay Told Venue He Was Uncomfortable With Pollyanna Being Booked", "This should be a moment where we stand united in support of those affected by the death of Ryan Smile. [74][75], On June 20, independent wrestler Kyle Boone tweeted about being assaulted and bullied by Kongo Kong at an independent wrestling event. He was not given any indication that something was wrong as it was all "hugs and smiles". To the survivors, I again thank you for your bravery. shows. Fierce Wrestling would cut ties with him following the allegations. Ideally, everyone involved would do it. Mariah Mayhave all been very helpful, reliable sources for the #SpeakingOut movement so I recommend reading through their feeds for additional info. The keywords form the skeleton or outline of a speech, and serve to remind the speaker of the ideas in the correct order he or she wants to present them. (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. What your source? So with all that said, please only listen to the victims claims DIRECTLY from them and make your judgement from there. Most of the Chikara roster resigned, and Quackenbush has announced the closure of both Chikara and the wrestling school associated with it. We recognize that safety, health and well-being, inclusivity, and safeguarding must be ongoing processes. This training is being specifically tailored to cater to the world of professional wrestling, will be interactive, and will relate to our experiences of how sexual violence affects us.. [48] On July 8, Riddle admitted to having an affair with his accuser, but reiterated his denial of the accusations against him. Ariela has now said: Im supposed to just name a person because people think its a specific person. Now, unfortunately there is)), Ryan Smile(Former IPWUK workers experience), Cieran Donnelly(Former IPWUK workers experience), Damian Dunne(Former IPWUK workers experience), Strangler Davis(Former IPWUK workers experience), Daniel Elder(Former IPWUK workers experience), Joey Ryan(Former IPWUK workers experience). In the wake of the stories about David Starr, his response, and the moves made by several promotions to distance themselves from Starr, numerous people have come forward to tell their stories of being subjected to predatory behavior and abuse by wrestlers and others in the industry. [79][80], Former NWA/WCW and WWE manager Jim Cornette and his wife faced allegations from independent wrestler Phil Earley that he forced trainees to engage in sexual intercourse with her and would watch while he was in charge of Ohio Valley Wrestling. ), Tripp Cassidy(Tweets are protected but you can see screensshots and interactions with the original claimant in the comments >here<), Declan Kellet (BEW)(>Second Allegation<) (>Third Allegation<), Adam Lash(Co founder of Independent Wrestling TV), Unidentified Wrestlers(Nadia Sapphires experience), Unidentified Wrestlers(Tenille Dashwoods experience), Unidentified Royal Imperial Wrestling Officials/Trainers, David Reilly(Former ring announcer for Courage Wrestling in Ireland), Unidentified Officials/Trainers/Promoters(Chance Prophets experience), Unidentified Texas Wrestling Academy Trainer, Bryan IdolEarl Cooter(>part 2<) (>part 3<) (>part 4<) McKenzie also stated that Banks has had similar relationships with other trainees. No one told people to accuse anyone. Riddle, in Twitter direct messages to a British YouTuberwhom he had previously been interviewed by, denied the allegation and accused Cartwright of harassing him. Get the latest and greatest in professional . Aboriginal Australian wrestler Rochelle Rogue, who shared her #SpeakingOut story on Twitter late last year, agrees. While many promotions claimed theyd never work with accused talent again, some havent kept their promise. 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. [91], On September 24, 2020, the British Government launched a formal All-Party Parliamentary Group inquiry into the UK wrestling scene after the numerous allegations that came out of the Speaking Out movement. [52] On March 24, 2021, a judge ruled to terminate WWE and Gabe Sapolsky as defendants in the lawsuit. [18] On June 26, Impact Wrestling announced Elgin would be removed from all future programing. Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms. 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. [13][14] On June 24, Chikara announced they had shut down completely. "They are one of the only companies that actually listen to the victims of . For example, I have seen one person trying to claim that Hana Kimuras suicide is tied into this movement with no truth behind the claim what so ever. We're going to go out here and beat the f-k out of people, and then we're going to be at the bar drinking with y'all and then when y'all go back to your room, we're still going to be drinking . WWE. This last year has been a reckoning for many. On June 19, 2020, AEW announced in a statement that Havoc would be attending therapy for a number of issues and they would come to a decision about his employment at a later date. The following are several. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. These two things drive me. [15] Ryan, who had seventeen different allegations against him, would release a statement without addressing specific allegations. 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. 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 . Darius Carter. Unfortunately we have some new allegations: Marq Quen(this was an individual playing a very sick joke, I apologise sincerely). 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. Title Match, Footage of Luke Harper Getting Staples in His Head Published Jul 18, 2020. This is the only entry on this list that spans longer than a day. That way you have a better understanding of things and can make better judgements! KungFu Grip Jun 18, 2008: Figured something was up with him when the Rory Gulak news was going around and i tweeted about and he went into my dms and threatened me then blocked me, Sharp aka Blaster McMassive from Chikara 2015 would have fit that one guys posts from earlier that i assumed was Kevin Condron/Jervis CottonBelly 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. Darby allin abused me. McGuire's Monday: Jay Lethal signing with AEW comes complete with Lethal's past and an examination of if the wrestling world has evolved since the Speaking Out movement began November 15, 2021 New information I found is all linked below: Dave Crist(An ex who has forward with her experience also), Unidentified Wrestlers(Session Moth Martinas experience), Unidentified IMPACT Officials(A former employees story), Xander Cooper(Two separate anonymous victims), Unidentified Wrestler (Kelly Kleins experience), Jack Gallagher(This was included in part 1 but the user quickly went private, they have now made their statement public again. [39][40] His profile was later deleted from WWE.com. "The disturbing reality and lived experience for many female . Banks responded to the allegations via a statement. "Thank you [The Rock] for speaking out against racism," snarked podcast host Tim Pool. Matt Hardy names some major dream matches for Jeff Hardy in AEW. This has also brought back conversation on former WWE wrestler and assault victim Ashley Massaro who sadly passed last year. I also made a post including all news updates involving the wrestlers following the allegations and how it has (or hasnt) affected them so far. On the 17th of June, 2020, Starr's ex-girlfriend accused him of physical and mental abuse, alongside sexually assaulting her throughout the relationship. Let them know what you need from them to feel safe. Leanne-Marie met with the West Yorkshire Police (UK) today and looks to have got a lot of things moving. 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. PROGRESS booked Paul Robinson as an agent for several tapings and the company didnt announce his involvement until after the tapings took place. This is the reason I started posting the links to begin with. ROH had recently re-signed Marty Scurll as both a wrestler and head booker when they opened their investigation. The following day, Lagana resigned from his position. Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrateds flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is SIs pro wrestling editor. ), The Knight Family- (an email from 2005 has surfaced in which the Knight Familys company proposes sexual favours for bookings. [76] Kong responded by saying when he started in the business, it was not uncommon to rib rookies. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 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. The #SpeakingOut movement brought abuse in professional wrestling to the forefront. ", "Black Label Pro And British Wrestling Revolution Cut Ties With Wrestlers Accused Of Sexual Abuse", "Tyson Kidd Okay With In-Ring Career Being Over, IMPACT Star Added To GCW Show | Fight-Size Update", "Fierce Females Cuts Ties With Owner Mikey Whiplash Following Allegations Of Abuse", "Inspire Pro Wrestling Ends Relationship With Andy Dalton", "Ever since I took over, we've had zero tolerance to Sexual Harassment. 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 . Impact Wrestling's parent company, Anthem Sports & Entertainment, released a statement saying they were reviewing the allegations. #SpeakingOut was a trending topic on Twitter. [45], Matt Riddle was accused of sexual misconduct by a female wrestler. The entire management team was forced to step down as well. That is ample time to get something concrete in place. Its very hard to keep track of everything. Ring of Honor wrestler Jay Lethal issued the following statement in response to #SpeakingOut allegations made against him. Several promotions cut ties with Starr after the allegations. On June 18, numerous people both inside and outside of the professional wrestling industry accused several wrestlers, promoters, personalities, and journalists of sexual misconduct. Im not saying it didnt happen but someone tweeting that they heard something from someone else who heard something from someone else isnt a very trustworthy source Im afraid and Im trying to keep my information as neutral and reliable as possible, thank you.). If you made a list of the top 3 D'Lo Brown marks of all time, The Dizzle would secure the top spot. A handful of people in WWE and NXTUK were named including Jordan Devlin, Trent Seven, Matt Riddle, and Velveteen Dream. (Remember everything I post is linked and I dont ever say anything without a credible source. #SPEAKINGOUT. [84], Jeff Duncan (aka The Natural) was removed as one of the co-owners of Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling amid sexual harassment and bullying allegations. ), Travis Banks & El Ligero- (both men have now been released from WWE NXT UK.). ), 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. [9] Guevara would complete his training and return on July 22. Many of us, myself included, felt we owed it to them to read their stories. Joey Ryan (> Second Allegation <) (> Third Allegation <) (> Fourth Allegation <) (> Fifth Allegation <) (There's a whole lot coming out on Joey Ryan . (During an argument with Cornette on Twitter in March, All Elite Wrestlings Joey Janela alluded to a hot tub party. As the fallout continues from the #SpeakingOut movement, IMPACT Wrestling has released a statement, announcing it has fired . We have compiled a list in an attempt to do so. If anyone has any information for her or requires support, her and her team have been very helpful throughout this. WWEs statement on the allegations against Riddle was identical to the one issued about Devlin. 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). [54], Travis Banks was accused of emotional abuse by former student Millie McKenzie, who had a relationship with Banks while aged 17. According to the New Jersey Sex Offender Registry, Shea, better known to wrestling fans as Colin West, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual contact just before his 16th birthday in 1999 .