Gisele Shaw is grateful to those who reached out to support her after Rick Steiner harassed her at WrestleCon.
During the event, Steiner would harass Shaw when she was signing autographs for fans and according to sources would follow Shaw around the venue.
Speaking with “Cultaholic” Shaw recalled the incident and appreciated those who reached out to her after the matter. She said,
“It is very unfortunate that that incident happened, especially that they are certain people that I watched growing up and that I looked up to growing up. It’s just unfortunate that it did happen. I don’t know what the motive was, but all I can say is that I’m just so grateful for the people that supported me and have been there for me when I went through that, because that was really rough for me personally.
“I didn’t want to get out of bed because of what happened, there’s been so many people that have supported me and said, hey, no, you’re not sleeping, you need to get out. Things like that happen unfortunately still. We’ve come so far as a community, but I feel like there’s still so much work to do so all we got to do is keep pushing forward and make sure we support in and out of wrestling.”
Steiner was kicked out of WrestleCon and the events promoters said that he would not be allowed back for future events.
The WWE Hall of Famer was announced for WrestleCon’s next event which sparked backlash and was removed after he refused to give a public apology.
WrestleCon would later state that they would be establishing a Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy for future events.
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Gisele Shaw, a professional wrestler, recently spoke out about an incident of harassment she experienced at WrestleCon involving former wrestler Rick Steiner. Shaw expressed her gratitude for the support she received from fans and the wrestling community after the incident.
During WrestleCon, Steiner allegedly harassed Shaw while she was signing autographs for fans. Sources claim that he followed her around the venue, making her feel uncomfortable and unsafe. Shaw opened up about the incident in an interview with “Cultaholic” and expressed her disappointment, especially since Steiner was someone she admired and looked up to in her youth.
Shaw revealed that the incident had a significant impact on her mental well-being. She admitted that she struggled to get out of bed and cope with what had happened. However, she expressed her gratitude for the people who supported her during this difficult time. Their encouragement and reassurance helped her regain her strength and continue pursuing her passion for wrestling.
The organizers of WrestleCon took the incident seriously and promptly removed Steiner from the event. They also made it clear that he would not be allowed to participate in future events. However, controversy arose when Steiner was announced for WrestleCon’s next event. This decision faced backlash from fans and the wrestling community, leading to Steiner’s removal from the event after he refused to issue a public apology.
In response to the incident, WrestleCon announced that they would establish a Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy for all future events. This step aims to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants and attendees, emphasizing the importance of respect and inclusivity within the wrestling community.
The incident involving Gisele Shaw and Rick Steiner highlights the ongoing issue of harassment in professional wrestling. While progress has been made in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment, incidents like these remind us that there is still work to be done. It is crucial for everyone involved in the wrestling industry, from wrestlers to fans, to stand against harassment and support one another.
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