IWL “Backtracks” On Ospreay Statement

Back in June 2020, IWL released a statement that heavily implied that due to actions by Will Ospreay, the wrestler Polyanna was removed from shows. The tweet they issued was very direct and out right blamed Ospreay for the outcome that occured.

IWL would take to Twitter to release a statement correcting that they now know it was due to venue issues and not due to actions of Ospreay.

This should be a moment where we stand united in support of those affected by the death of Ryan Smile. Instead some are ripping it into Will Ospreay.

To avoid any misconception we have to clarify something, Will did NOT contact us directly about unbooking Polly, the venue did.

— IWL (@IntWresLeague) October 15, 2020

Some fans didn’t take kindly to that reply and decided to challenge IWL in back and forth Tweets. The IWL openly stated that it was their opinion at the time, and now things have changed due to new information,

Yes. From what I knew at the time, that was my opinion.

Since then, I've been made to believe that maybe the situation wasn't as clear as I thought. Hence the clarification today. https://t.co/Qpal09MwKj

— IWL (@IntWresLeague) October 15, 2020

considering people have been using your tweets as proof of blackballing for months, yeah i'd say you'd need to clarify

— tired (@Maffewgregg) October 15, 2020

IWL tried to correct their mistake, but as we know the social media realm will target you for the mistakes you make. The abuse that was targeted at Ospreay has destroyed his character, amongst other instances, but hopefully this has at least corrected this one issue.

In the original Tweet we did say it was the venue that asked us to call them.

Earlier today I received a message and a lot of people were under the impression it was Will directly.

Just wanted to make it clear. https://t.co/1yDobwogW4

— IWL (@IntWresLeague) October 15, 2020

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