People were on lockdown, working from home (if they didnt lose their jobs), trying to find ways to fill their time while navigating the unknown. People might never tell their story. I never want to believe that someone is lying about their claim but sadly this has happened. 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 . AF Diary #4 (#SpeakingOut) - Arn's Wrestling Reviews 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. while suspending Michael Elgin. The reverberations of the movement that would become known as #SpeakingOut would also be felt globally. 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. Since its release on T, I wish he would have just killed me, if I knew I would have to go through this torture, rapper Megan Thee Stallion said last week during an emotional, The Emmys are back, baby! That same energy should be kept for all of the perpetrators, but since theyre worming their way back in, its not likely. WWE writer fired, objected to racist wrestling scenes: lawsuit | Hilton [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. Be loud, always. During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Jordynne Grace commented on the #SpeakingOut movement, her feuds with Taya Valkyrie and Deonna Purrazzo, and more.You can check out some highlights from the interview below: On working with Purrazzo: "I'd worked with Deonna a lot on the independent scene before she got signed to WWE, and she was on the list of women I hoped Impact would . [21] He filed lawsuits against some of his accusers as well as a lawsuit against Impact. ROH star Jay Lethal responds to #SpeakingOut allegations [9] Guevara would complete his training and return on July 22. More names could come out and there were a ton to pour out in a very short time. Dec 15, 2017 6,007 Australia. Australia's Female Wrestlers On #SpeakingOut They knew that so many wouldnt believe them and they did it anyway. We operate with the utmost discretion or however the victim wants it. ), ECCW - (ECCW have issued a statement in regards to the allegations made against Jeff Duncan. He will also apparently be addressing further allegations in a podcast with Justin Leeper. It appears that they will still potentially book talent that has been accused. Jun 19, 2020 #90 milamber182. #SpeakingOut: Women open up about abuse in wrestling industry - Sports Two Men Convicted For The 1965 Assassination Of Malcolm X Have Be Why Alisha Aitken-Radburn Chose To Speak Out Against Toxic Workpl Diwali Is Here! August 2020: Accused of domestic abuse and rape during the Speaking Out . Leanne-Marie met with the West Yorkshire Police (UK) today and looks to have got a lot of things moving. Woman Involved In Trent Seven SpeakOut Allegations Denies Them On the 17th of June, 2020, Starr's ex-girlfriend accused him of physical and mental abuse, alongside sexually assaulting her throughout the relationship. That way you have a better understanding of things and can make better judgements! WWE wasnt the only major company involved. Now, a similar movement has come to the world of pro wrestling, operating under the hashtag #SpeakingOut, and kicked off by accusations of misconduct against David Starr. Piledriver: More fallout from #SpeakingOut movement Several promotions cut ties with Starr after the allegations. Many people have swept it under the rug or have forgotten. shows. Days earlier she had raised the SpeakingOut movement in Parliament during a debate on misogyny in sport. OTT Wrestling put out a vague statement ahead of shows resuming. ), WWE- (WWE is apparently going toclean up their roster), Michael Elgin- (Elgin was initially suspended by IMPACT but now it is revealed that he wont be returning at all. WWE, Impact Wrestling, AEW, Progress and more companies have spoken out about these accusations. You can find a list below. Are people of minority backgrounds actually going to be represented in this governing body? Ideally, everyone involved would do it. . It was also announced that Guevara's salary would be donated to the Women's Center of Jacksonville. Hebrews 10:24", "I've always felt that double standard is wrong. [14], Wrestlers Joey Ryan, Michael Elgin, and Dave Crist were accused of misconduct. Follow along at #SpeakingOut. #SpeakingOut (Fourth) Update - * :*Douki-gun*: It was also when the wrestling community was turned upside down. 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. Steve Austin - Page 60 of 105 - Wrestlezone New Japan Pro Wrestling's Will Ospreay and AEW's Bea Priestly have been implicated in forcing a victim out of the industry after she accused one of their friends . Jordynne Grace Comments on The #SpeakingOut Movement, Deonna Purrazzo 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. The tweet had a two-page screenshot of a statement in which Gonzalez accused prominent independent and . Sierra Loxton, Millie Mckenzie, April Hunter, Alexxis Falcon, Leanne-Marie& 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. milamber182. Jordan Devlin has finally responded to the revelations made by his ex-girlfriend as part of the #SpeakingOut movement. and Future Wrestling Australia (FWA). thank yall xx zuko stan, aries moon (@SALEMWHANG) June 20, 2020 A look around the audience at DMDU indicates this, too. While he denied the indecent assault allegation, he admitted that he did send inappropriate messages and engaged in inappropriate conduct. 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. They were one of the first to actually listen to me. Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News. 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 . 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. This has also brought back conversation on former WWE wrestler and assault victim Ashley Massaro who sadly passed last year. Starr is a top . WWEs statement on the allegations against Riddle was identical to the one issued about Devlin. The user has since deleted his tweet. Robinson was accused of entering a relationship with a minor before the mother of Robinson's children found out and sent her nasty messages. In the last year, weve seen accused talent get booked. There are a lot of stories going around. WWE also released an official statement on Devlin - a former Cruiserweight champion - stating: "We take any allegation of this nature very seriously and are looking into the matter.". 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 . "They are one of the only companies that actually listen to the victims of . As far as I know, there have been no new allegations today, if anyone knows otherwise feel free to message me the links! The trend speaks to an increasingly sinister developing story as several women of in and out of the wrestling industry are now using their platform to speak out against violence and sexual assault . Many prominent performers from WWE, AEW, Impact, Ring of Honor and elsewhere have been tweeting their support of those who are speaking out, and the effort to make wrestling safer for all involved in it. You can view part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 and part 5 here. Five Michigan Selections Round Out Final Day of 2023 NFL Draft ), Dave Lagana - (questions arise following claims against Dave Lagana as to why he was initially fired from WWE in 2008. 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. Him and I will never agree as to the events in 2013 but I could be more sympathetic. [83], Rockstar Pro Wrestling announced a new code of conduct in response to the Speaking Out movement. Rok-C Discusses Signing With ROH, Sharing Her Story During Speaking Out Reddit - Dive into anything An hour later, MLW and two other promotions announced that they would no longer be working with Haggerty. Edge On His Future In Wrestling - 'At Most, I Might Have Another Year We're all struggling with mental health, myself included. Each name is linked to a source which should provide additional information concerning their individual stories. A third WWE wrestler was accused by a woman on Twitter of making repeated unwanted sexual advances at a 2014 New Years Eve party. 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. Travis Banks. As wrestling breaks out of its carny roots and begins to factor in and cater towards the diverse range of wrestling fans and, indeed, society more broadly, it's becoming a safer and more inclusive space for people to speak out about their stories and, hopefully, eliminate the need for those stories at all. [42], Jordan Devlin was accused of physical abuse by a former partner. Riddle, in Twitter direct messages to a British YouTuberwhom he had previously been interviewed by, denied the allegation and accused Cartwright of harassing him. McGuire's Monday: Jay Lethal signing with AEW - Pro Wrestling Dot Net Days earlier she had raised the SpeakingOut movement in Parliament during a debate on misogyny in sport. Any new information I find on any wrestlersI will link bellow here: Matt Riddle(thank you anon for letting me know about this one), Marty Jones(>Second Allegation<) (>Third Allegation<) (theres quite a lot on Marty Jones I recommend just reading through the comments/thread if you would like for info), Alex Cuevas(>Second Allegation<) (>Third Allegation<). Wrestling, like many industries, is experiencing a period of immense change. 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. RevPro has both a Safeguarding Adults Policy along with a Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy. Thats 1 in 2 that has been sexually harassed, 1 in 3 that, On Monday (November 29), R&B singer Ari Lennox was arrested by Dutch military police at Schiphol Airport. Massive row in the pro wrestling world as dozens of people are # Welcomed with Open Arms: The Importance of NJPW Ignoring - Fanbyte There were a lot of names called out as part of the movement to bring a change to pro wrestling. She did not name anyone involved other than herself. Get the latest and greatest in professional . Tell promoters they must have clear safeguarding policies and they must be posted publicly and be enforced. This time last June, we were in the early stages of a global pandemic. 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. 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. IMPACT Wrestling's Joey Ryan is facing allegations of sexual assault. PROGRESS booked Paul Robinson as an agent for several tapings and the company didnt announce his involvement until after the tapings took place. Fierce Wrestling would cut ties with him following the allegations. Listening to those that are #SpeakingOut and what to do next. 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. Riddle's request for termination of the lawsuit was denied. Alex Cuevas was banned from PWR ever since that incident happened. McKenzie also stated that Banks has had similar relationships with other trainees. Hes going to keep trying because he needs this business to survive and feel relevant. What your source? That being said, if you notice that a name is missing from this article, it is not on purpose at all. Watch: Chennai Super Kings Fan's Coordinated Dance With IPL [7] Havoc would be released by AEW on August 13. WWE UK's Jordan Devlin, Ligero, Travis Banks, Joe Coffey names have come up so far. If you made a list of the top 3 D'Lo Brown marks of all time, The Dizzle would secure the top spot. Mance Warner Recalls Story Of Trying To Fight Lewd Fan - Wrestling Inc. Paul Robinson Posts Statement On Speaking Out Accusations [50] The following day, Riddle filed a civil lawsuit against his accuser. 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. You have made a huge difference in the wrestling community. [16][17] It was later revealed that Ryan and Crist's contracts were terminated, while Elgin was suspended. [88], Westside Xtreme Wrestling cut ties with wrestlers Julian Pace and Jay Skillet after allegations were made against them. [45], Matt Riddle was accused of sexual misconduct by a female wrestler. 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. ), ECCW- (Golden Boy Travis Williams has chosen to relinquish his title and leave the company following allegations made against co owner Jeff Duncan. The fact that this all took place over a year after. ), Being The Elite- (BTE have pulled down all Joey Ryan episodes. Quite a few have had to start GoFundMe to defend themselves. Quote. [13][14] On June 24, Chikara announced they had shut down completely. This last year has been a reckoning for many. 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 . In the controve, With just days to go until the federal election, we hear from one of the few candidates campaigning on issues affecting LGBTQIA+ communities. Changing the game: These Dallas-bound wrestlers are speaking up for They are all being . So many of us have not. He was not given any indication that something was wrong as it was all "hugs and smiles". [37], WWE released a statement concerning Devlin and Riddle saying they took the matters seriously and were looking into it. JOB'd Out Wrestling - YouTube New #SpeakingOut statement released against Knight family [56][57], Ligero was accused of indecent assault, sending inappropriate messages, and engaging in inappropriate conduct. Darby Allin Accused Of Manipulation & Abuse In Past Relationship It is unacceptable for such policies to not be in place a year later. Youve got a quintessential wrestling fan in a staple black t-shirt and youve got a young queer person with brightly coloured hair. They were all incredibly brave. Please bear in mind that I only ever post information on here linked directly with the victims claim. #SpeakingOut Trends As Several Top Names In Wrestling Face - Reddit Dec 15, 2017 6,007 Australia. 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. Three Alabama school districts file lawsuits against Meta and TikTok News Sports Best of Section Business . Also an ICW wrestler was named, Lewis Girvan, by Jessi Jezebel and she said she didnt put his name in her original tweet for reason but has now mentioned him since. Let them know what you need from them to feel safe. Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 50,000 wrestling matches. AEW All Out Will Take Place Week After AEW All In: London #SpeakingOut: Sexual misconduct in British professional wrestling's # Kindred KyMari. [11][12], On June 19, Chikara removed Kobald from their roster following allegations made against him. (>part 5<), All Elite WrestlingAEW(Statement on Jimmy Havoc), London School of Lucha Libre & EVE Academy, Respect Pro Wrestling(Statement on Lewis Girvan), Major League WrestlingMLW(Statement on Mark Haggerty), Progress Wrestling (Statement on David Starr, MarcPaz Parry, Travis Banks, El Ligero, Jordan Devlin & Scotty Davis), Progress Wrestling (Statement on Glen Robinson & Matt Richards), Singapore Pro WrestlingSPW(Statement on Alex Cuevas), Marty Scurll(Former IPWUK workers experience) ((I had gotten a few messages before about Marty being included on here but before I couldnt include him because there were only rumours going around and no real claimants sharing their experience. I hope that you are getting the peace you deserve. 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. 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. The ones who were stars or on their way to becoming one were spared. ), Ring Of Honor- (ROH have released a statement saying they have launched an investigation on any of their currently contracted wrestlers who has had allegations made against them, aka Marty Scurll. Speaking to Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling, Rok-C discussed her decision to sign with the promotion . Like the ones you and your wife used to have with the OVW boys.). 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. Aldis, a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion, and a two-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, is eager to add more gold to his list of accolades. People seem to be a little confused about the Jake Hager situation so Im just gonna clear that up real quick: Jake Hager has not been certified in the #SpeakingOut movement. Aboriginal Australian wrestler Rochelle Rogue, who shared her #SpeakingOut story on Twitter late last year, agrees. This is the best way to avoid rumours and misinformation. Im not sure, Dick says, expressing concern for ease of access for women, queer people and people of colour, and wrestlings history of reluctance to unionisation. Please contact Ringside News if any name needs to be added to this list as we wish to provide a resource for others to see the strength of this movement in hopes that true change occurs. And we've improved protocols for reporting cases. It was overwhelming and emotionally draining to read story after story. Jordan Devlin breaks silence on allegations made by his ex-girlfriend Youve got the whole spectrum of society and wrestling fans.. WWE. List of the Accused | Wrestling Amino I went through something similar in 2018 and understand his pain. We have compiled a list in an attempt to do so. [10], On June 23, Darby Allin was accused of emotional, mental, and sexual abuse by Hawlee Cromwell, an independent wrestler with whom he allegedly had a relationship. ", "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. "The disturbing reality and lived experience for many female . 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. [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. From the head-bob arm-swing entrance, to the finishing Lo-Down, no one enjoyed a D'Lo Brown . 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. "Thank you [The Rock] for speaking out against racism," snarked podcast host Tim Pool. Ligero. The Speaking Out Movement - Professional Wrestling's "Me Too" Moment Progress and Trust Wrestling announced they would be working with the APPG. Ive just shared your information hereand Im going to have a rest from this today as it is all a lot to take in. (A reminder as always: I dont post any information without a credible source and everything I post is linked! 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. If youre just joining my updates you can view part 1, part 2 & part 3 here. What seemed to be a narcissistic pity party snowballed into something no one really saw coming. [4], The following day, numerous people in and out of the pro wrestling industry accused several wrestlers, promoters, personalities, and journalists of sexual misconduct. [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. To avoid any misconception we have to clarify something, Will did NOT contact us directly about unbooking Polly, the venue did. All promotions should have clear safeguarding policies in place and they should be easily accessible. Jeff signed with AEW in March 2022, and during his first few months in the company, he mixed it up with stars like Darby Allin, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and Adam Cole, But he was suspended following his DUI arrest in June 2022. [31] In October 2020, IWL retracted their statement. And then, it turns out he was a massive piece of shit. 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.