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sports2 years ago

Transphobia in Wrestling: Allegations and Support from Industry Veterans.

Pro wrestler Chris Jericho defended transgender female wrestler Gisele Shaw after she accused Rick Steiner of making "hateful" comments to her at WrestleCon. Jericho, who has been in the wrestling industry since the early 1990s, called Steiner a bully and offered to discuss the issue with him. Shaw, who performs for Impact Wrestling, came out as transgender in 2022 and said she has been bullied all her life. Steiner, who was reportedly removed from WrestleCon events on Saturday, has not responded to the allegations.

via Fox News|
#bullying#chris-jericho#gisele-shaw
sports2 years ago

Transphobia Allegations Surround WWE Hall of Famer During WrestleMania 39 Weekend

WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner has been accused of making transphobic remarks towards IMPACT Wrestling's Gisele Shaw during WrestleMania 39 weekend. Shaw detailed the allegations on Twitter, claiming that Steiner repeatedly hurled derogatory comments at her. IMPACT Wrestling has issued a statement in support of Shaw, while WrestleCon, the event where the incident occurred, has apologized and promised to promote a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the wrestling community.

via PennLive|
#gisele-shaw#impact-wrestling#rick-steiner
sports2 years ago

Transgender wrestler accuses Hall of Famer of transphobic comments at wrestling convention

Gisele Shaw, a transgender wrestler for Impact Wrestling, accused WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner of making "hateful phrases" towards her at WrestleCon. Shaw stated that Steiner repeatedly yelled derogatory comments at her, and when she confronted him, he continued to yell at her in a public setting. WrestleCon and Impact Wrestling both came out in support of Shaw, promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

via Fox News|
#bullying#gisele-shaw#lgbtq-community
sports2 years ago

"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.

via Cageside Seats|
#gisele-shaw#impact-wrestling#lgbtq-community
sports2 years ago

Gisele Shaw Confronts Rick Steiner's Transphobic Behavior, Jericho Shares Similar Experience

Impact Wrestling's Gisele Shaw accused WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner of hurling transphobic remarks at her during an appearance at WrestleCon. Shaw, who is a trans woman, confronted Steiner about the tirade, but he continued to tear her down in front of other wrestling talent. The event organizers apologized to Shaw and the LGBT community, but did not mention Steiner by name. Steiner has not commented on the incident, and it is unclear if he will face any repercussions.

via TMZ|
#gisele-shaw#impact-wrestling#rick-steiner
wrestling2 years ago

Transphobic Incident at WrestleCon: Gisele Shaw Accuses Rick Steiner

WrestleCon issued a statement apologizing to Gisele Shaw after an incident with Rick Steiner, who allegedly used derogatory language towards her and another IMPACT Wrestling talent. WrestleCon has banned Steiner from participating in any remaining events and is attempting to bring the two sides together to discuss the situation. Shaw is a transgender woman and made that public in 2022.

via POST Wrestling|
#gisele-shaw#impact-wrestling#lgbtqai-community
sports2 years ago

Gisele Shaw Confronts Rick Steiner's Transphobic Behavior at Wrestling Event

Impact Wrestling's Gisele Shaw called out wrestling legend Rick Steiner for a transphobic tirade at a signing event. Shaw revealed that Steiner accosted her with transphobic insults, including calling her a "man," "dude," and "filth." Other wrestling legends in attendance watched the incident unfold and didn't speak up. Shaw won't work with anyone who does business with those kinds of people moving forward. She praised Impact Wrestling for being a good company to work for and having no room for hate, bullying, or judgment.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#bullying#gisele-shaw#impact-wrestling
sports2 years ago

Gisele Shaw Confronts Rick Steiner's Transphobic Behavior at Wrestling Event

Impact wrestler Gisele Shaw shared a story of being bullied by WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner, who called her derogatory names related to her being transgender. Shaw stood up to Steiner and called out the other wrestling legends who witnessed the incident but did not intervene. The incident occurred on International Transgender Day of Visibility. Shaw's post received support from her peers in the wrestling community.

via Cageside Seats|
#bullying#gisele-shaw#lgbtq