Joey Janela Issues Statement To Address Covid Accusation

By Bodyslam Staff Last updated Oct 17, 2020

On the heels of an accusation from a freelance photographer about Joey Janela not following COVID protocols, Janela took to Twitter and issued a full statement on the matter

Let’s get this straight Everyone of my indie opponents & referees have been tested stated in guidelines from my employer since the beginning of summer, & I’ve made sure of that, going forward I will make sure EVERYONE is tested negative before wrestling on GCW show. No excuses!
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 17, 2020

Most people think I have something to do with running of the company and that’s not the case, but I do see myself as a Locker room leader and a pillar of the company and am in constant communication with @Lauderdale11 & will make sure we continue to run & Learn from the mistakes https://t.co/59008qrnAM
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 17, 2020

I can’t talk for you all but most fans I’ve talked to felt safe during the collective. I sat in the stands for about 5 shows and I felt safe, I saw @stepstoolsarahx and @KaiaMcK constantly yelling at drunk fucks to apply their masks properly
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 17, 2020

The locker room was the size of a fucking football field and everyone distanced and wore masks in there too…
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 17, 2020

Since The Collective 2020 took place there have been multiple reports of various wrestlers testing positive for COVID. Janela even took some parting shots at others who allegedly held events without protocol.

Pal you just did an indoor wrestling show in jersey without mandatory testing which I just confirmed with someone… another hypocrite
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 17, 2020

I’m sure this won’t be the last we hear from Joey Janela or The Collective.

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