The policy outlined below and our Code of Conduct will therefore be subject to ongoing review and enhancement. Below the statement is the Code of Conduct, although its not clear when it was posted or if/when it has been updated. [60] He had previously been accused of sending inappropriate photos to minors several months earlier, which at that time he denied. The promotion also announced that they would shut down until they were satisfied with the changes. Thank you for bringing this information to me, youve been very helpful. Independent wrestler Phil Earley alleged that when Cornette was in charge of Ohio Valley Wrestling, then a developmental territory for WWE, novice wrestlers were pressured into performing sex acts with Stacey(many times with [Cornette] watching) in exchange for opportunities in OVW. This has also brought back conversation on former WWE wrestler and assault victim Ashley Massaro who sadly passed last year. As the fallout continues from the #SpeakingOut movement, IMPACT Wrestling has released a statement, announcing it has fired . pro wrestlers add their voices to industry's own version of #MeToo", "B.C. This is the reason I started posting the links to begin with. Ive just shared your information hereand Im going to have a rest from this today as it is all a lot to take in. Not booking abusers is a start, but is not nearly enough. Apr 19, 2023 8:00AM. While many promotions claimed theyd never work with accused talent again, some havent kept their promise. We have compiled a list in an attempt to do so. 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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.) 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. To the survivors, I again thank you for your bravery. Jun 19, 2020 #91 Turns out the late Mr Wrestling II was a registered sex offender in Hawaii . [13][14] On June 24, Chikara announced they had shut down completely. No one told people to accuse anyone. A keyword outline is useful when giving a speech or presentation. 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. Rok-C, real name Carla Gonzalez, posted a tweet on June 21 with the hashtag #SpeakingOut. Also please remember to actually read the allegations attached and not just the names. 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. [21] He filed lawsuits against some of his accusers as well as a lawsuit against Impact. 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. I reached out to many people in the industry for this article, many of whom werent comfortable rehashing their trauma. To avoid any misconception we have to clarify something, Will did NOT contact us directly about unbooking Polly, the venue did. (A reminder as always: I dont post any information without a credible source and everything I post is linked! 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. Unfortunately I am on the fourth update of this movement. This is the best way to avoid rumours and false information. It was overwhelming and emotionally draining to read story after story. The accusations against men affiliated with Chikara, a professional wrestling events company with a . ICW is full of shitheads. milamber182. Not everyone is going to step forward with their story all at once. WWEs statement on the allegations against Riddle was identical to the one issued about Devlin. Instead some are ripping it into Will Ospreay. I would like to see it expand outside of DMDU. 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. [43][46] WWE would later issue a second statement saying that they would take action upon those who were arrested or convicted. 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). [48] On July 8, Riddle admitted to having an affair with his accuser, but reiterated his denial of the accusations against him. She stated that he has . 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. The victim has wished to remain anonymous. ), Sammy Guevara- (Sammy has posted a public apology video in response to the comments he previously made about Sasha Banks. WWE. By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet). [87], Over the Top Wrestling announced that the promotion underwent staff and policy changes in response to the Speaking Out movement. A collective is always going to be better than one-offs., However, theres something to be said for people who are less likely to, I can assure you that the safety issues that Speaking Out surfaced will not just be on the agenda, but will be a crucial part of discussion for any committee that is formed.. [44] He would be suspended indefinitely by Progress Wrestling following the allegations. They were one of the first to actually listen to me. [5], Many wrestlers, personalities, and journalists overwhelmingly supported those that spoke out on their experiences. while suspending Michael Elgin. 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. Get the latest and greatest in professional . Using the hashtag #SpeakingOut on Twitter, many prominent female wrestlers are commending those who have come forward to share their experiences. [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. [71], Mikey Whiplash was accused of sexual harassment and physical abuse. On September 7, Ring of Honor announced that Rok-C had signed a deal with the promotion. Jun 19, 2020 #90 milamber182. He abused me and I'm tired of being called a liar by "fans" who have no idea the shitty person he really is. [82], Revolution Pro Wrestling fired trainer Andy Simmonz and one training student on June 24 following allegations against both. This is the only entry on this list that spans longer than a day. [3] After the allegation came out, several wrestling promotions stripped Starr of his titles and fired him. [41] On October 4, Gallagher issued a statement concerning the circumstances that led to his release. This update will be a little more sparse than the others as (thankfully) claims of abuse are slowing down. 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. Ariela has now said: Im supposed to just name a person because people think its a specific person. Kindred KyMari. Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms. ), ECCW - (ECCW have issued a statement in regards to the allegations made against Jeff Duncan. 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. 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. His name popped up into the conversation after Ariela Nyx told her experience from 2013. 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Please contact us and well make sure it is updated. . Youve got the whole spectrum of society and wrestling fans.. Many people have swept it under the rug or have forgotten. [DMDU being] a safe space for queer people is really important to me as a queer person, Dick says. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images). 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. [64], In March 2020, three months prior to the Speaking Out movement taking place, 3-2-1 Battle! 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 . Member. He was not given any indication that something was wrong as it was all "hugs and smiles". ), Travis Banks & El Ligero- (both men have now been released from WWE NXT UK.). Admittedly, there were plenty of other shorter reigns that could've made the cut over it. Several former OVW performers backed up Earleys allegations. James Ellsworth. There are a lot of stories going around. [81], Saraya Knight retired on June 23 following allegations that she had abused both trainees and fellow colleagues. List Of Names Called Out In #SpeakingOut Movement, Rumor Killer On WWEs Plan For Roman Reigns Next Opponent On SmackDown, WWE Draft Drama Averted: Decisions Stand Without Vince McMahons Last Minute Alterations, Bray Wyatts Current WWE Status Amid 2023 Draft, How Long WWE Planned NXT Call-Ups During 2023 Draft, AJ Styles In-Ring Status Following Return During WWE Draft, 2023 Ringside News. [30] While Ospreay denied the accusation, International Wrestling League would release a statement that contradicted his denial. That is ample time to get something concrete in place. 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. It was also when the wrestling community was turned upside down. 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. 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 Mariah Mayhave all been very helpful, reliable sources for the #SpeakingOut movement so I recommend reading through their feeds for additional info. The ones who were stars or on their way to becoming one were spared. Dec 15, 2017 6,007 Australia. As far as I know, there have been no new allegations today, if anyone knows otherwise feel free to message me the links! 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. Hulk Hogan: 4 Days. ), wXw Wrestling Academy- (wXw fires Julian Pace and Jay Skillet and suspends Shotgun. Donate if you can, share the links regardless. Follow along at #SpeakingOut. I hope that you are getting the peace you deserve. It all started when one of . ), Dave Lagana - (questions arise following claims against Dave Lagana as to why he was initially fired from WWE in 2008. The lack of a governing body who oversees abuse allegations and has the power to reprimand abusers means that its up to promoters and, indeed, fans to police this, which historically hasnt proven to be the best method. Brittney Griner Sentenced To 9 Years In Russian Prison For Drug C Say Goodbye To Macy Gray She Outed Herself As A TERF. [46] Riddle denied the allegation through his attorney. However, both policies pertains specifically to Portsmouth School of Wrestling. 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. 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. 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. Scurll would release two statements in which he did not deny the allegations, but claimed the encounter was consensual while both participants were intoxicated. In the last year, weve seen accused talent get booked. NWA Vice President Dave Lagana resigned after pro wrestler Liz Savage came forward about the sexual assault she endured at his hands. [15] Ryan, who had seventeen different allegations against him, would release a statement without addressing specific allegations. 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Tell promoters they must have clear safeguarding policies and they must be posted publicly and be enforced. WWE, Impact Wrestling, AEW, Progress and more companies have spoken out about these accusations. At least three male WWE wrestlers have also been accused of misconduct against women. ), ECCW- (Golden Boy Travis Williams has chosen to relinquish his title and leave the company following allegations made against co owner Jeff Duncan. Update, Sunday: An additional two promotions have confirmed to Outsports that they have suspended plans to work with pro wrestler Stallion Rogers following the resurfacing of transphobic and . Dave Lagana has stepped down from his role with the NWA as well. 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 . A handful of people in WWE and NXTUK were named including Jordan Devlin, Trent Seven, Matt Riddle, and Velveteen Dream. We operate with the utmost discretion or however the victim wants it. Joey Ryan (> Second Allegation <) (> Third Allegation <) (> Fourth Allegation <) (> Fifth Allegation <) (There's a whole lot coming out on Joey Ryan . So with all that said, please only listen to the victims claims DIRECTLY from them and make your judgement from there. AEW subsequently suspended Guevara without pay, with Guevara agreeing to undergo extensive sensitivity training. In June 2020, Paul Robinson was named as part of the Speaking Out movement. 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. "If you want to see Chris Jericho wrestle, the Tokyo Dome is where you're going . [76], On June 21, Bar Wrestling was shut down following several multiple sexual assault allegations against owner Joey Ryan. [31] In October 2020, IWL retracted their statement. #SpeakingOut didnt hit just the small, independent companies. Austin Aries is the latest big name to have had allegations of sexual assault made against him as part of the #SpeakingOut movement. 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.. It appears that they will still potentially book talent that has been accused. Especially when many werent running due to the pandemic. RIPTIDE Wrestling took painstaking measures of removing footage that involved any talent named during #SpeakingOut. Prior to this, PROGRESS had seemed to be making real change as they parted ways with Glen (Joseph) Robinson and Matt Richards. SmackDown's Matt Riddle has been accused by three separate people, including independent stars Candy Cartwright and Jamie Senegal. ", "He will also be absolved of all his non-performing responsibilities and roles, including talent coordinating, training, ownership, etc. [38], Jack Gallagher was accused of sexual assault. This last year has been a reckoning for many. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. "Thank you [The Rock] for speaking out against racism," snarked podcast host Tim Pool. The following day, Lagana resigned from his position. PROGRESS booked Paul Robinson as an agent for several tapings and the company didnt announce his involvement until after the tapings took place. 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 . [20] On July 18, Ryan also released a video denying almost all the allegations made against him. They eventually parted ways with him. 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. 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. 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. Hes going to keep trying because he needs this business to survive and feel relevant. ), CHIKARA - (the indie promotion is [56][59], Velveteen Dream was accused of having inappropriate communications with minors as well as attempting to groom them. It all started when one of the scenes best known and one of its most popular stars, David Starr, posted a letter to his ex-girlfriends. The 3-2-1 BATTLE! ), Being The Elite- (BTE have pulled down all Joey Ryan episodes. Victims of Christian 'cult' leader speak out for first time Young men say they were encouraged to receive full-body massages on Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi's bed and engage in wrestling matches He has had a promising . Nothing defending them but people randomly posting stuff on twitter and selling their story to the sun isn't getting anything resolved 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. Some allegations have been kept anonymous as well and could be named at a later date. ), The Knight Family- (an email from 2005 has surfaced in which the Knight Familys company proposes sexual favours for bookings. The pro wrestling industry has been hit hard the past week with the #SpeakingOut movement. [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. (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. Travis Banks. McKenzie also stated that Banks has had similar relationships with other trainees. 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. Are people of minority backgrounds actually going to be represented in this governing body? 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. Published Jul 18, 2020. [25] Two days later, he issued a second statement saying he would drop another lawsuit. 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. I never want to believe that someone is lying about their claim but sadly this has happened. 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 . 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.. Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 50,000 wrestling matches. Dec 15, 2017 6,007 Australia. 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! He also stated he would only pick on people he liked and saw something in. thank yall xx zuko stan, aries moon (@SALEMWHANG) June 20, 2020 Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. In this list of seven major names omitted from the WWE Draft 2023 #7 is Logan Paul. ), Marty Scurll - (Marty Scurll has released two statements following the allegations: 1, 2. 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. ), 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. The "Rated R Superstar" also stated that he doesn't . That same energy should be kept for all of the perpetrators, but since theyre worming their way back in, its not likely. 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 . [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. Ive been trying very hard to link everyone to the reliable claimants so Im sorry this mistake happened. Former ROH Womens Champion, Kelly Klein, claims the company covered up sexual misconduct from Jay Lethal and J-Rocc. [88], Westside Xtreme Wrestling cut ties with wrestlers Julian Pace and Jay Skillet after allegations were made against them. Speaking to Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling, Rok-C discussed her decision to sign with the promotion . There is no clear information on their updated code of conduct and no policies have been posted on their website. They also released this statement last August: In response to the #SpeakingOut movement highlighting an endemic abuse problem within the wrestling industry, RIPTIDE has put live shows on hiatus to make structural changes relating to safeguarding, whistle-blowing, codes of conduct, and diversity and inclusion..