AEW To Issue Statement Regarding Backlash Over LGBTQ Talents At Double Or Nothing

AEW has set the wrestling world on fire. Double or Nothing sold out in 4 minutes earlier today. All Elite Wrestling’s mission statement is to “Change The World”. In doing so AEW announced their talent roster over the course of this year. Two roster members are LGBTQ, Sonny Kiss and Nyla Rose.

Some wrestling fans have brought up the hatred and homophobia/transphobia that have been popping up in comments regarding these wrestlers.

. @TheBrandiRhodes and @CodyRhodes I’m super appreciative of you guys showcasing trans &queer wrestlers. It’s equally important for you guys to address the rampant homophobia in some of your fanbase w/ a lot of these comments. A message showcasing your disapproval goes a long way

— D.A.M (@Dnellicious) February 13, 2019

We are promoting matches that’s causing this apparent debate (which I admittedly have not seen and instead have seen only excitement/happiness). The stand is in standing by those matches. Why would we signal boost hatred? Wrestling is for everybody and not everything is a scandal

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) February 13, 2019

We are putting a statement together on this matter. We want everybody to feel safe at the events. Performers/fans/staff etc.

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) February 13, 2019

We will keep you updated when the official AEW statement is made.

 
 

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