O mundo do Wrestling foi abalado por um escândalo de violência, assédio e abusos sexuais que envolve dezenas de lutadores e outras personalidades ligadas ao Wrestling. Várias pessoas juntaram-se ao movimento #SpeakingOut acusando alguns norte-americanos, mas sobretudo britânicos.
Os casos são bastante diversos, variando no tipo e gravidade. Em geral, entre os nomes envolvidos estão: David Starr, Matt Riddle, Jordan Devlin, Jimmy Havoc, Jake Hager, Will Ospreay, Joey Ryan, Marty Scurll, Tyler Bate, El Ligero, Joe Coffey, Travis Banks, Michael Elgin, Wolfgang, Justin Roberts, David Lagana, Jim Cornette, entre muitos outros.
Perante tudo isto, para além da reação dos lutadores envolvidos e promotoras, vários outros lutadores e lutadoras já reagiram às acusações. De forma generalizada, todos demonstraram o seu apoio às vítimas destes abusos e encorajaram outras a falar sobre casos pelos quais já tenham passado no Wrestling.
Personalidades como Paige, Bayley, Sonya Deville, Peyton Royce, Big E, Mustafa Ali, Tucker, Mia Yim, Keith Lee, Kay Lee Ray, Pete Dunne, Big Swole, Allie, Kip Sabian, Joey Janela e muitos outros foram apenas alguns dos que nas últimas horas publicaram mensagens relacionadas com o movimento #SpeakingOut.
Para quem quiser seguir mais atentamente este escândalo, pode fazê-lo através da hashtag #SpeakingOut no Twitter ou através desta publicação no Reddit “oficial” dos fãs de Wrestling, o Squared Circle.
Aqui fica um apanhado de várias mensagens publicadas:
I’m only just catching up properly with social media and wow. Seeing so many of you speaking out against these disgusting humans makes me so sad to see your experiences but proud of you for telling your story. Keep using your voice. We love you and have your back ❤️ #SpeakingOut
— SARAYA (@RealPaigeWWE) June 19, 2020
I truly admire those who are sharing their stories. All in hopes that it will help someone who may have similar experiences and to prevent these things from ever happening in our industry again. We’re here for you. My heart is with you all. #SpeakingOut
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 19, 2020
Keep #SpeakingOut I have your backs 🙏 I love you all and we will not tolerate this behavior ever.
— Daddy Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) June 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/PeytonRoyceWWE/status/1274047344489701376
I pray our industry is swiftly rid of all these predators & abusers. To everyone brave enough to tell their story, I’m so sorry you had to endure this. #SpeakingOut
— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) June 18, 2020
You don’t have to share your pain. But if you do, realize how incredibly brave you are. Sharing your pain may prevent someone from experiencing that same pain. My heart is with you. #SpeakingOut
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 19, 2020
The things I have read today have made me sick to my stomach.
To anyone Speaking Out I’m sorry you had to go through these things, thank you for your courage.
To my colleagues, if you ever need a confidant at work it would be my honor.
Sex abuse needs to end.#SpeakingOut
— TUCKy (@tuckerwwe) June 19, 2020
I was lucky enough to have my story heard years ago. Now, it’s your turn. Proud of the women & men coming forward. You are heard. 💙 #SpeakingOut
— The HBIC (@MiaYim) June 19, 2020
*sigh*
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Wrestling world….
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We absolutely MUST do better. Period.
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We have enough trash going on in the world right now.— Massive Lee (@RealKeithLee) June 19, 2020
Sorry I've not been very vocal today. This is a hard one. To everyone #SpeakingOut I'm proud of you and I love you ❤
— KayLeeRay🤓ケイ・リー・レイ (@Kay_Lee_Ray) June 18, 2020
I’m disgusted by what I’m reading.
Well done to those speaking out. I really hope we can make British wrestling a better place and keep everyone safe.
This is a huge eye opener and let’s hope it will force a big change.
— Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) June 18, 2020
And people wonder why I left 🤷♀️2019 took every bit of love that I had for wrestling away. It's not getting any better now reading the #SpeakingOut stories. Just sad!
— ΛꝈPΉΛ FΣMΛꝈΣ (@Jazzy_Gabert) June 18, 2020
#SpeakingOut is hard to do and I applaud each and every one who shared their truth. We are survivors and there is strength in overcoming turmoil. I pray you all usher in a peace that surpasses all understanding! Much love 🤎
— Director of Apesh!t: Big Swole® (@SwoleWorld) June 19, 2020
I’ve been in the wrestling business since I was 18. I, like so many others, have been in situations where I felt I had no voice and was forced to bury it so deep that I never have to think about it again. #SpeakingOut
— The Bunny 🐇 (@AllieWrestling) June 19, 2020
For anyone wondering why it’s so hard for women to speak out, they run the risk of not getting booked again, being accused of lying, the situation being down played, being made to look crazy, etc etc. #SpeakingOut
— The Bunny 🐇 (@AllieWrestling) June 19, 2020
I’m seeing a heartbreaking explosion on twitter right now. Just know if you need to talk or just a friend, I’m there. I want to hug every single one of you. Love you all #SpeakingOut
— Leva Bates (@wrestlingleva) June 18, 2020
It’s taken me a day to read through the sickening things have been going on in the shadows. Change is needed to eradicate this culture that has infested the business. I’m so sorry to hear what you’ve had to endure.
Keep #SpeakingOut, be brave ladies and gents. We support you. 🖤
— Kip Sabian (@TheKipSabian) June 19, 2020
If you see or encounter something speak up,
Whether it be anonymously or with someone you trust. Make the wrestling business a better place for the future! #SpeakingOut pic.twitter.com/kzNfWjvrhi— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) June 19, 2020
I applaud those courageous enough to speak out about their abuse. Our profession has never been kind to those who do. This behavior needs to stop. Pro Wrestling should be a safe space for everyone. #SpeakingOut
— EVIL UNO of the DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) June 19, 2020
I was taught at the time to ignore the dark side of wrestling, to grow thick skin. As a teenager, I didn't understand the severity of it all. MANY have had it much worse than I. Listen to their stories. We can be better. #SpeakingOut
— EVIL UNO of the DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) June 19, 2020
Their stories are not about making YOU comfortable.
Let them talk.#SpeakingOut
— SUGE De La Bando. (@SugarDunkerton) June 19, 2020
THIS. The amount of untold stories, typed & then deleted. As I could imagine for so many others as well.
It’s okay to not be ready. So much love and respect for those who are #SpeakingOut https://t.co/mkNSEJcTmT
— KYLIE RAE (@IamKylieRae) June 19, 2020
This seems like a great time to remind people that telling someone they should’ve come out with their story when it happened is not acceptable. In our world, there have been more consequences for the people #SpeakingOut than the actual offenders. That needs to change.
— Allysin Kay (@Sienna) June 18, 2020
Also, seeing so many ppl share difficult stories the past few days may be triggering to those who also have stories they’re still not ready to share.
Remember, you are not obligated to come forward publicly. I encourage speaking w/ someone you trust, but YOU own that that story.
— Allysin Kay (@Sienna) June 18, 2020
For each time I sought help or support and was ignored. For each time I told the truth and was met with threats and retaliation. For each liar who got ahead of the narrative.
For each person saved from abuse because we found a way to raise our voices together.#SpeakingOut
— Kelly Klein (@RealKellyKlein) June 19, 2020
It’s not about “cancelling” people.
We just don’t want to be sexually assaulted, abused manipulated and violated for choosing to be in wrestling.#SpeakingOut
— Shazza McKenzie (@Shazza_McKenzie) June 19, 2020
Stories secret for years finally coming out. Sexually abused, harassed, played, raped… Names being called out. It's not easy. Bravo to the amazing strong ladies taking a stand today! Our business is so sick though, it is heartbreaking. #SpeakingOut
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) June 18, 2020
Para quem quiser seguir mais atentamente este escândalo, pode fazê-lo através da hashtag #SpeakingOut no Twitter ou através desta publicação no Reddit “oficial” dos fãs de Wrestling, o Squared Circle.
Tens acompanhado todo este escândalo e as várias acusações que têm surgido? O que achas de toda esta situação?
10 Comentários
Caraças, que trabalheira que vocês tiveram.
Na verdade, foi só copiar links de tweets. 😅
Em primeiro lugar dar os parabéns a quem teve o trabalho de reunir todos estes tweets para nos informar da melhor maneira possível sobre esta grave situação.
Tenho acompanhado a situação e como já disse isto pode abalar muito a indústria do wrestling e a carreira de muitos wrestlers.
Até prova em contrário todos são inocentes e cada caso é diferente e não se pode misturar tudo,que isto se resolva depressa e nos sítios próprios e não no Twitter
Acho que os wrestlers unirem-se contra isto vai ter um efeito muito positivo na mentalidade dos culpados.
Parei de ler a meio porque já estava cansado, mas gostei de tudo o que li, menos do tweet da Paige (partir logo para insultos nunca é produtivo)
pra mim o negócio é simples. Inocente até que se prove o contrário
Como é óbvio, mas alguns deles já foram confirmados.
Verdade Rafael, o importante é que ninguém se prejudique injustamente
Isto ainda vai dar o que falar. Que seja tudo bem analisado, que sejam punidos que realmente o merece ser, e que sejam justos se se provar que tem inocentes no meio disto tudo.
Parabéns a toda a equipa do Wrestling PT, por todo o trabalho que estão a ter para nos informar melhor de tudo o que se está a passar.
Tenho acompanhado a maior parte dos tweets (graças a vós) e dos casos e acho bom que tanta gente agora se insurja mas ao mesmo tempo lamento que esta indústria tenha tanta podridão.
Isto porque mesmo que nem todas as histórias sejam comprovadas, só o facto de haver uma ou outra situação que seja provada como verdadeira coloca várias partes sob holofotes numa forma negativa que era particularmente dispensada nesta fase.
Posso fazer uma provocação? Quando estourou aquele escândalo da divulgação de nudes de lutadoras, esse site não fez a menor cerimônia em publicar links para as imagens.
Lembro de ter passado um tempo sem vir aqui, quando muito vinha só para ler os artigos do Top Ten. Passei a acessar um site brasileiro, que larguei quando passaram a fazer vista grossa para todo tipo de comentário racista que surgiu na época do caso do ACH contra a WWE.
Qual a posição de vocês a respeito dessa situação, hoje?