Joey Janela Accused Of Not Testing Wrestlers For Event

By Bodyslam Staff Last updated Oct 16, 2020

Yesterday on twitter, GCW The Collective sent out a message about the success of their event and to address all the reports of Covid from the event.

https://twitter.com/collective2020/status/1316846319143718913?s=21

Today, a photographer who attended The Collective named Harry Aaron took to Twitter and called out AEW talent Joey Janela for allegedly not having wrestlers tested.

Hey @JANELABABY,

Just wanted to make it easier for people to see that you didn't require a negative test for any of the crew or roster members before they came into the venue for The Collective.

You hosted a super-spreader event and sold tickets to get more people in the room. https://t.co/8e2aFLa28m
— Harry (@harryaaron) October 16, 2020

Joey Janela’s Spring Break 4 of course took place during The Collective. Jenela also took to Twitter to briefly address the issue.

Last week I was in the same vicinity as someone with Covid 19, & that’s been the same case since the beginning of may. been in restaurants with covid positive , beaches & boardwalks with covid positive, supermarkets with covid positive,on packed planes &
work with covid positive
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 16, 2020

I believe in the virus, and also believe you can protect yourself & others against it in a responsible way & go about your life. By getting tested Regularly, social distancing and being clean, & wearing a mask. Was tested yesterday, again today and Wednesday .
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 16, 2020

Paid $200 to change my flight from today until tomorrow so I get get a more accurate test & will be in Cali pending my results today if they are positive you all will know, if they are negative. I will go about my business!
Thanks everyone for abiding and getting tests! Be safe
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 16, 2020

Janela did say he would let people know if he does indeed test positive. In wake of the positive tests from the event a few other promotions have cancelled upcoming shows.

I will be recording with @Pistol_Danger at 3pm and their will be a public statement to go with this. I'll put the link out when it's ready. pic.twitter.com/gF8SUB4fFd
— St. Louis Anarchy (@stlanarchy) October 16, 2020

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