Even if there happens to be a small number, its not enough. Rok-C, real name Carla Gonzalez, posted a tweet on June 21 with the hashtag #SpeakingOut. [73], Following a string of sexual misconduct allegations made towards Singaporean wrestler Alex Cuevas, Singapore Pro Wrestling and Philippine Wrestling Revolution cut all ties with him. Jake Atlas: June 2022: Accused of domestic violence . Him and I will never agree as to the events in 2013 but I could be more sympathetic. Instead some are ripping it into Will Ospreay. [32], On June 22, Marty Scurll was accused of taking advantage of a 16-year-old girl who was inebriated. If youre just joining my updates you can view part 1, part 2 & part 3 here. 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. 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. [19] On July 2, Elgin released a video denying the allegations made against him. And we've improved protocols for reporting cases. ), Joey Ryan(>Second Allegation<) (>Third Allegation<) (>Fourth Allegation<) (>Fifth Allegation<) (Theres a whole lot coming out on Joey Ryan even as I type this, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Ive just shared your information hereand Im going to have a rest from this today as it is all a lot to take in. Leanne-Marie met with the West Yorkshire Police (UK) today and looks to have got a lot of things moving. Its very hard to keep track of everything. Nothing defending them but people randomly posting stuff on twitter and selling their story to the sun isn't getting anything resolved Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrateds flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is SIs pro wrestling editor. Pro beachballs at pro wrestling shows, pro dives if someone catches, anti bullies, olives, and pineapples on pizza. (Remember everything I post is linked and I dont ever say anything without a credible source. [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". 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You can find a list below. The accusations included sexual abuse, sexual assault, manipulation and rape. It was hard to keep up with and even harder to read. Terra Calaway, wrestler, and founder of Dropkick Depression, has worked with RAINN to create a training program to develop and deliver sexual misconduct and assault education, awareness and support training in the fall/winter of 2021. [63], NXT UK referees Joel Allen and Chris Roberts were released by WWE on June 30 following allegations against them. (With things slowing down and these updates becoming more sparse, Ill probably turn to towards collecting information over a period of a few days rather than everyday now. ), wXw Wrestling Academy- (wXw fires Julian Pace and Jay Skillet and suspends Shotgun. The ones who were stars or on their way to becoming one were spared. [11][12], On June 19, Chikara removed Kobald from their roster following allegations made against him. Its not enough to say X promotion will not tolerate this behavior. Talent, staff, and fans need to know who to contact and what the process is. 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. [54], Travis Banks was accused of emotional abuse by former student Millie McKenzie, who had a relationship with Banks while aged 17. 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. 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. Seeing a few more people coming forward with stories some of them are older stories, but some of them are recent stories people need to be prepared that this [speaking out] process is ongoing, says Erin Dick, Head of Community Management at Melbourne wrestling company Deathmatch Down Under, referring to both local allegations and those across the international professional wrestling scene more broadly. This is the best way to avoid rumours and false information. 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. 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. Especially when many werent running due to the pandemic. I reached out to many people in the industry for this article, many of whom werent comfortable rehashing their trauma. In this list of seven major names omitted from the WWE Draft 2023 #7 is Logan Paul. Before I log off for today, an anon has just sent me some more information so I will share this with everyone before I go: So heres a reminder for anyone whos going to do any research today: Dont trust the long list of wrestlers names you see with no claimants or source attached. Many people have swept it under the rug or have forgotten. Im going to take a break from all of this today. Aboriginal Australian wrestler Rochelle Rogue, who shared her #SpeakingOut story on Twitter late last year, agrees. That is ample time to get something concrete in place. Shes been a big help and a reliable source in the #SpeakingOut movement. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Ligero. His name popped up into the conversation after Ariela Nyx told her experience from 2013. Banks responded to the allegations via a statement. ), Anyone can be a victim- (Keith Lee has shared his own personal story about an encounter in Dallas. As far as I know, there have been no new allegations today, if anyone knows otherwise feel free to message me the links! Listening to those that are #SpeakingOut and what to do next. The following is an excerpt from David "The Masked Man" Shoemaker's new book, The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling.It has been slightly modified for this publication. 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. Quote. ), CHIKARA - (the indie promotion is I went through something similar in 2018 and understand his pain. She stated that he has . A WWE writer was warned to carefully "pick . The following are several. [1] Cornette denied the allegations. People might never tell their story. An array of allegations came out against Jim Cornette and his wife including grooming and sexual favors to be booked. An attempt to revive the promotion with a new management team was quickly abandoned. [30] While Ospreay denied the accusation, International Wrestling League would release a statement that contradicted his denial. All Rights Reserved. You have made a huge difference in the wrestling community. I felt like I needed to do something as a fan whod long been enjoying wrestling and I felt like Id found a real safe haven for myself and a sense of community in pro wrestling. To avoid any misconception we have to clarify something, Will did NOT contact us directly about unbooking Polly, the venue did. He also stated he would only pick on people he liked and saw something in. ), ECCW - (ECCW have issued a statement in regards to the allegations made against Jeff Duncan. 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. 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. Fighting Sexual Harassment As A Disabled Queer POC, Sexual Harassment Education At Work Needs Reform, Why Workplace Sexual Harassment Is Underreported, Why Prince Harry Is (Still) Wrong About Unconscious Bias, Megan Thee Stallion Isnt The One On Trial, Only Winners In the Building: The Complete List Of Every Emmys Win. In the last year, weve seen accused talent get booked. Stop harassing wrestlers who you think are guilty when I havent named anyone. (direct tweet). The user has since deleted his tweet. Also please remember to actually read the allegations attached and not just the names. They were one of the first to actually listen to me. We have compiled a list in an attempt to do so. Dec 15, 2017 6,007 Australia. ROH had recently re-signed Marty Scurll as both a wrestler and head booker when they opened their investigation. That doesnt mean we stop trying. On September 7, Ring of Honor announced that Rok-C had signed a deal with the promotion. [83], Rockstar Pro Wrestling announced a new code of conduct in response to the Speaking Out movement. Impact Wrestling's parent company, Anthem Sports & Entertainment, released a statement saying they were reviewing the allegations. [58] Ligero would be released by Progress Wrestling and WWE following the allegations and his profile was also deleted from WWE.com. Since last time and the revelations of abuse by David Starr the whole thing has snowballed. 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. Will Cooling wrote an excellent piece on the grooming of Millie McKenzie by Travis Banks for Pro Wrestling Torch and I would recommend you start there. [53] On July 13, 2021, it was reported Riddle's accuser dropped her lawsuit against him. Be loud, always. They eventually parted ways with him. Wrestling, like many industries, is experiencing a period of immense change. Follow along at #SpeakingOut. IMPACT Wrestling fired Dave Crist and the one who is fond of Blow-Pops (I will not give him the satisfaction of reading his name; he thrives off of any attention he gets and it only feeds his ego.) [35], On July 6, former ROH Women's Champion Kelly Klein alleged that Jay Lethal sexually harassed women and ROH covered it up. [55] Banks would be released by Progress Wrestling and WWE following the allegations and his profile was also deleted from WWE.com. Robinson remained silent throughout the Speaking Out movement, but his . [37], WWE released a statement concerning Devlin and Riddle saying they took the matters seriously and were looking into it. The hashtag "Speaking Out" began to spread on social media when people told their stories. into professional wrestling. ), Marty Scurll - (Marty Scurll has released two statements following the allegations: 1, 2. At the very least, promotions should require at least one person to attend Dropkick Depression and RAINNs training. RIPTIDE Wrestling took painstaking measures of removing footage that involved any talent named during #SpeakingOut. [29], New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Will Ospreay was accused by a former female wrestler, Pollyanna, of having her blacklisted after she made allegations towards another wrestler, Scott Wainwright, who is a friend of Ospreay's. This last year has been a reckoning for many. 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. [21] He filed lawsuits against some of his accusers as well as a lawsuit against Impact. It was also when the wrestling community was turned upside down. Note: Ive added all updates to my navigation page to make it easier to navigate. WWEs statement on the allegations against Riddle was identical to the one issued about Devlin. [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. By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet). "They are one of the only companies that actually listen to the victims of . #SpeakingOut didnt hit just the small, independent companies. From the head-bob arm-swing entrance, to the finishing Lo-Down, no one enjoyed a D'Lo Brown . Wrestling News Nick Paglino 8 years ago Steve Austin Praises Match at TLC, Rusev Reacts to His U.S. We operate with the utmost discretion or however the victim wants it. Other male wrestlers have come forward to say they were taken advantage of early in their careers. Edge has been hinting at retiring later this year when WWE returns to Canada. 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. They knew that so many wouldnt believe them and they did it anyway. [26], TJP came out with allegations of being taken advantage of by older female wrestlers when he was fifteen. [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. [7] Havoc would be released by AEW on August 13. The reverberations of the movement that would become known as #SpeakingOut would also be felt globally. "If you want to see Chris Jericho wrestle, the Tokyo Dome is where you're going . Tell promoters they must have clear safeguarding policies and they must be posted publicly and be enforced. They were all incredibly brave. Mariah Mayhave all been very helpful, reliable sources for the #SpeakingOut movement so I recommend reading through their feeds for additional info. Youve got a quintessential wrestling fan in a staple black t-shirt and youve got a young queer person with brightly coloured hair. 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 . 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 . Admittedly, there were plenty of other shorter reigns that could've made the cut over it. It was also announced that Guevara's salary would be donated to the Women's Center of Jacksonville. 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.). [18] On June 26, Impact Wrestling announced Elgin would be removed from all future programing. ), The Knight Family- (an email from 2005 has surfaced in which the Knight Familys company proposes sexual favours for bookings. 0. [76] Kong responded by saying when he started in the business, it was not uncommon to rib rookies. Travis Banks. They added new people to leadership positions, one being Luce Cave, who would create their Safeguarding Policy. [31] In October 2020, IWL retracted their statement. Member. #SPEAKINGOUT. I f you tuned in to the WWF on Saturday morning in the late '80s, or watched an episode of Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling, it was hard not to notice the cultural and ethnic diversity the cast . [6], All Elite Wrestling wrestler Jimmy Havoc was accused of emotional and verbal abuse by former partner, Rebecca Crow. Riddle said his lawyer and WWE were exploring the possibility of legal action against Cartwright. 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! Speaking to Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling, Rok-C discussed her decision to sign with the promotion . Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News. [28], On June 18, National Wrestling Alliance Vice President Dave Lagana was accused of sexual misconduct. WWE, Impact Wrestling, AEW, Progress and more companies have spoken out about these accusations. It is very confusing to see a list of names that are essentially blacklisted and not to be given any information as to why. Published Jul 18, 2020. [34] On January 4, 2021, it was announced that Scurll had left ROH. Riddle's request for termination of the lawsuit was denied. One is a start and the promoters themselves need to be among those who take it. pro wrestlers add their voices to industry's own version of #MeToo", "B.C. [88], Westside Xtreme Wrestling cut ties with wrestlers Julian Pace and Jay Skillet after allegations were made against them. "The disturbing reality and lived experience for many female . Jun 19, 2020 #90 milamber182. For its 74th year, some of our globes biggest stars ventured to Los Angeles Microsoft Theater to acknowledge the in, After being detained by Russian police at Sheremetyevo Airport on drug allegations in February, WNBA athlete Brittney Griner has officially been sentenced, On July 4, Macy Gray chose to go on known bigot Piers Morgans show Uncensored and reveal herself as a transphobe on national television. 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. [4], The following day, numerous people in and out of the pro wrestling industry accused several wrestlers, promoters, personalities, and journalists of sexual misconduct. [16][17] It was later revealed that Ryan and Crist's contracts were terminated, while Elgin was suspended. [45], Matt Riddle was accused of sexual misconduct by a female wrestler. While Starr recognised that he was physically and emotionally abusive to his ex, he did deny sexually assaulting her. 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.. Riddle, through his attorney, has denied all allegations and has continued working on WWE Television. 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 . He has had a promising . [1], On June 17, 2020, independent wrestler David Starr was accused of sexual assault by a former girlfriend of his,[2] which Starr denied. Somehow no one remembers, I'll never forget how you treated me like shit. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. They are all being taken seriously. Update (this one slipped past me, sorry guys here you go): I was going to just keep reblogging my original list and adding on new information but because of the links attached, the updates dont appear in thereplies so I thought itd be best to put it in a separate post where everyone can access it better. . Ring of Honor wrestler Jay Lethal issued the following statement in response to #SpeakingOut allegations made against him. 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 . WWE wasnt the only major company involved. She did not name anyone involved other than herself. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. We also look ahead to wrestling's future. [42], Jordan Devlin was accused of physical abuse by a former partner. 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. But we need to be prepared to protect people regardless of whether theyre going to speak openly on these things.. We take any allegation of this nature very seriously and are looking into the matter, WWE said in a statement. It was also when the wrestling community was turned upside down. My story was told to support other women. [87], Over the Top Wrestling announced that the promotion underwent staff and policy changes in response to the Speaking Out movement. There is no clear information on their updated code of conduct and no policies have been posted on their website. 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 . The accusations against men affiliated with Chikara, a professional wrestling events company with a . [52] On March 24, 2021, a judge ruled to terminate WWE and Gabe Sapolsky as defendants in the lawsuit. Starr is a top . Meet The Trans Politician Fighting For Her LGBTQIA+ Community Fro Megan Thee Stallions Bombshell New Interview Reveals Devastating #SpeakingOut: Whats Changed for the Aussie Wrestling Scene Since Ari Lennox Has Been Arrested In Amsterdam. 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. So the comment appears to be the said victim confirming truth to the post.). 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. What started as allegations against one independent wrestler last week has blown up into something that has been dubbed the #SpeakingOut movement. RevPro has both a Safeguarding Adults Policy along with a Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy. We absolutely cannot let him. 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 [22][23][24] On March 8, 2021, Ryan issued a statement saying he would drop several lawsuits. Jun 19, 2020 #91 Turns out the late Mr Wrestling II was a registered sex offender in Hawaii . The tweet had a two-page screenshot of a statement in which Gonzalez accused prominent independent and . And then, it turns out he was a massive piece of shit. [44] He would be suspended indefinitely by Progress Wrestling following the allegations. Robinson was accused of entering a relationship with a minor before the mother of Robinson's children found out and sent her nasty messages. [15] Ryan, who had seventeen different allegations against him, would release a statement without addressing specific allegations. Donate if you can, share the links regardless. If you see or encounter something speak up, [60] He had previously been accused of sending inappropriate photos to minors several months earlier, which at that time he denied. What seemed to be a narcissistic pity party snowballed into something no one really saw coming. ", "He will also be absolved of all his non-performing responsibilities and roles, including talent coordinating, training, ownership, etc. 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.