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Impact Wrestling’s Gisele Shaw Accuses Rick Steiner of Transphobia
Gisele Shaw claims WWE HOF’er Rick Steiner hurled transphobic remarks at her throughout an look … one thing the occasion organizers themselves appear to acknowledge occurred.
The Affect Wrestling star made the accusation in opposition to the famed RS Friday, detailing what she says was an absolute tirade stuffed with hateful language … concentrating on her transgender identification. Shaw is a trans girl BTW, and got here out as transgender final 12 months at Satisfaction Toronto.
It saddens me to have to write down this however I really feel it should be shared. #InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility pic.twitter.com/XMrDMJTgGv
— ⋆𝕲𝖎𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖊 𝕾𝖍𝖆𝖜⋆ (@GiseleShaw08) April 1, 2023
@GiseleShaw08
Here is what she needed to say in regards to the interplay, which she says occurred at WrestleCon Friday … the place Gisele was doing a signing. She writes, “I’ve been bullied all my life and have by no means stood up for myself as a result of I’m scared that I’d get beat up bodily, mentally, or emotionally. The bullies in my life have all the time silenced me, however that ends right this moment!”
Gisele goes on to say that, whereas strolling to her desk, she heard somebody shouting, “you’re a person,” “you’re a dude,” “you’re a chunk of trash,” “you’re filth,” and “get the f*** away from right here.” She did not know who it was at first, however later says she heard it once more — and noticed Steiner.
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She says she confronted him about it on the spot — saying, “Excuse me?” — however claims he continued to tear her down in entrance of lots of people … together with different wrestling expertise.
She says different outstanding stars had been round, however did not do something about it. Gisele provides, “I’m not scripting this as a result of I would like sympathy. I’m scripting this as a result of I’m executed being bullied to silence. Right now is Worldwide Transgender Day of Visibility and I’m standing up for myself and for different individuals who undergo the very same state of affairs every day I would like everybody to know what sort of a deplorable individual Rick Steiner is and that this can’t be tolerated. This retains occurring as a result of folks let it slide and don’t take any motion. If you happen to do enterprise with these kinds of folks then I can’t do enterprise with you.”
WrestleCon regrets the occasions that occurred at yesterday’s conference and apologizes to Gisele Shaw. We purpose to advertise a secure and inclusive atmosphere for all LGBTQAI+ members of the wrestling group. The difficulty has been addressed and we hope the rest of the conference…
— WrestleCon – LA March 30-April 2 2023 (@wrestlecon) April 1, 2023
@wrestlecon
The official WrestleCon account apologized for what occurred, particularly naming Shaw/the LGBT group — however not saying Rick’s title. They add, “The difficulty has been addressed and we hope the rest of the conference is usually a constructive expertise for all.”
Steiner hasn’t commented, and it is unclear what repercussions, if any, he’ll face.
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Kanye West Says He Wants Threesome with Michelle Obama & Bianca Censori
Kanye West ranks Michelle Obama as his No. 1 draft pick for a ménage à trois with his wife Bianca Censori … although, it sounds like he might just be joshing (hopefully).
Ye made the confession on Justin Laboy‘s podcast Monday … this after the host asked who he’d want in the bedroom with himself and his wife. JL says he thinks he knows the answer — but then Ye blurted out the unexpected pick … the former First Lady.
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They both burst into laughter after Ye’s ridiculous (and inappropriate) response — with KW adding, “Gotta f*** the President’s wife!”
Like we said, Ye seems to be joking — so this shouldn’t really be taken seriously. Still though, it feels a little gratuitous … not to mention out of bounds. And yet … KW said it anyway!
Here’s another thing … out of all the presidents Ye could’ve picked, ya gotta wonder why he settled on Barack Obama. As you may or may not know … Kanye has a bit of an icy relationship with the ex-POTUS, so perhaps it’s not all that surprising he name-dropped the guy’s spouse.
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These two go way back — Barack has roots in Chicago, as does Kanye — but they’ve become less friendly over the years … especially after BO infamously called Ye a “jackass.”
In 2022, Kanye publicly said his bond with Barack had seriously faded … especially after he felt Barack had slammed him for saying things he didn’t think KW should be chirping about.
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Now, this …
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