"Transphobia Controversy Surrounds Rick Steiner at WrestleCon and Impact Wrestling"

Gisele Shaw, a trans woman wrestler for Impact, accused WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner of targeting her with anti-trans rhetoric and directing a homophobic slur at another person associated with Impact at WrestleCon. WrestleCon issued an apology and banned Steiner from the remainder of the event. The wrestling community has shown support for Shaw, with Impact and AEW wrestlers expressing solidarity. Impact also tweeted a message of support for Shaw and the LGBTQ+ community.