One of the many things that has happened this year is the #MeToo movement. It involved people finally stepping forward about awful instances that had happened to them from celebrities and wrestlers. One of the people who had allegations made about him was Gentleman Jack Gallagher.
In June 2020, the allegation made against Jack Gallagher was made aware to the public. As a result of the allegation, WWE released Jack from his contract along with other talents. Jack Gallagher has finally broken silence on the incident, and has taken to Twitter to address them.
Jack Gallagher (Jack Claffey) stated,
“Following an allegation made in June 2020 as part of the #SpeakingOut movement, I was released from my contract with the WWE. I didn’t release a statement then because it didn’t feel the right thing to do at the time. I have now taken the time to process what has happened and would like to respond.
“In 2014, at a New Year’s Eve party, I met a young woman and my behaviour towards her was inappropriate. As this party was nearly six years ago and I had drunk quite a larger amount of alcohol that night, unfortunately, I do not recollect what happened. I wish to make it clear that drinking is not an excuse for my behaviour that night. I want to express my deepest regrets, and I am genuinely sorry for the upset that I have caused.
“Following these allegation, I proactively contacted the Head of WWE Talent Relations to take responsibility for my actions, as I was aware that the woman who made the allegations and I had both attended the same New Year’s Eve party. I was then informed that this would be a breach of the company ethics policy, and this is what led to my release form my contract with the WWE.
“This isolated incident is not reflective of my behaviour and attitude towards women. As a man, I know I can do better, and with the support of my wife, I have taken the time over the last few months to understand what I can do. But this is not about me, but about the women that come forward as part of the #SpeakingOut movement. I will continue to support women and this movement to the best of my ability.”
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