Chris Hamrick Apologizes After Using Homophobic Slur At GCW Aura

Don’t use homophobic language under any circumstances. 

Tonight at GCW’s Aura event, Pro-Wrestler Chris Hamrick cut a promo where he used a homophobic slur against his opponent. We will not repeat the slur here, but, as you can imagine, this did not go over well at all. The live crowd was shocked and in an awkward position and his opponent, Manders, thankfully snatched the mic out of his hand before he said anything else. Following this, GCW put out a statement on their social media to apologize and inform everyone that Chris’ pay will be donated to Youth Pride Rhode Island. GCW also matched his pay for the donation.

During tonite's event, Chris Hamrick used language in an unscripted promo that was inconsistent with our values & offensive to many in our audience. We apologize to those affected.

We are donating Chris's pay, and matching it with an equal donation of our own to Youth Pride RI. pic.twitter.com/5pEFAWYRgX

— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 20, 2022

Chris himself also posted an apology on his twitter.

I want to apologize to everyone for the language I used at the GCW show tonite. For years I used this language in character and it became a habit. Regardless, there is no excuse because I know these words are offensive and I should know better. Sorry to anyone I offended #GCWAura

— Chris Hamrick (@ChrisHa01796326) November 21, 2022

We do not condone that type of behavior and hate speech in this space.

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