MoS

A few seem to be clearly guilty. Starr sent out a torrent of non-apology apology tweets (including paid promoted tweets) but basically is conceding that the accuser is not lying. Cornette has not said anything but there are corroborations - and Joey Janela had made similar digs at him before all of this had started. There will be a lot of "corrupting" forces in this movement, but I would argue that is the case for any kind of groundswell movement. However, it has at least got a major conversation started about the existing pro wrestling culture, which I think is the most important part. Of course, the follow up will be equally important as well.

Fwiw, apparently Matt Riddle is denying those allegations

That is definitely true. Tangentially related to that, I think this is a great read - https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/the-slow-death-of-hollywood

One of the FTR dudes is an excellent promo from what I have seen, so he could def play the Arn Anderson enforcer role in this modern 4 Horsemen.

My response to that is that while I definitely see that argument, I would say that the biggest movies are still the ones which have larger-than-life superheroes. Now, what a superhero can do on screen is wider now than it used to be, although not by much: they can be dorkier, crack nerd jokes, don't need to be big and ripped, etc. But ultimately, Captain America, Iron Man, even Star-Lord, are cool badasses who are pushed as such. Wrestlers are no longer pushed as cool by default; like being a wrestler at the high level by itself makes you cool. That certainly has played a role in wrestling's decline.

If Osperey and Bea got someone blackballed for speaking out, then that is a really shitty move on them. Shit like that is exactly why women prefer Twitter to filing official complaints.

Specific allegations aside, the sheer volume of stories coming out and being corroborated shows that sexual harassment clearly remains a systemic issue in pro wrestling. I am glad people are coming out. This was long overdue.

The allegation is that he and Stacey used to force wrestlers wanting a tryout to do sexual acts with Stacey while Cornette watched. I am with everyone in that i don't care what your kink is, but full consent from all parties is obviously a prerequisite.

Are the big Indian dudes worth getting excited for. It's nice to not have my country represented by Jinder Mahal anymore, but I had never heard of these guys before they showed on NXT. Although I try not to get excited about anyone in WWE cuz it never ends well.

Really liked the show overall. Fyter Fest should be great. Jericho-Cassidy is so much better than Jericho-Tyson.

Sammy loses wayyy too much. On the other hand, Orange Cassidy is awesome.

"I hurt my Spanish God" Sammy is the best

Matt Hardy playing his gimmick so seriously is honestly winning me over

Yeah, I completely agree. Really liked that. Sammy Guevera has so much personality. Him and Darby Allin are the reasons I am most grateful AEW exists.

Cage is bad on the mic but he looks like a chiselled statue so he can get away with it

How is this still going on

This has gone on too long

Oh look the Superdorks are here

Really liked the match overall. I have loved Cody's title reign so far

This match has been good but I really hate contrived top rope spots.

They are definitely teasing something with Cody. A heel turn, a feud with Elite? I dunno.

BIG SWOLE WITH THE UNDERTAKER PARODY I AM DED

"Is that what you waddled out here to say"

I still don't know about making the referee the focal point of so many spots, as they do for Aubrey, but she is great in her role. They should let MJF do more promos. He is fire on the mic.

MJF is the best