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Old 02-23-2021, 05:57 PM   #59219
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Progress Wrestling is currently dealing with another scandal.

This time it involved them knowingly using a talent who was outed during last year's Speaking Out movement despite the company making a big deal about them no longer being willing to work with sexual abusers and rehauling their entire management to root out those involved and as a clean slate going forward.

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Originally Posted by 411Mania
This past summer, PROGRESS Wrestling had some major changes due to the #SpeakingOut movement, when multiple wrestlers who worked for the promotion were named and accused of sexual misconduct (and other, more serious charges). These included David Starr, Travis Banks, Ligero, and referee Mark “Paz” Perry, whom the company cut all ties with. Tag Team champions Jordan Devlin and Scotty Davis, who were also named, were stripped of their titles and indefinitely suspended. They also announced a complete restructuring after the fact, with owner Glen Robinson stepping down, as well as Matt Richards.

One of the wrestlers named was reigning PROGRESS Proteus Champion, Paul Robinson, who Fightful reports worked Chapter 104 this past weekend, which aired on the WWE Network. Robinson was in a backstage capacity, as he never appeared on the show.
Progress' excuse was they wanted fans to make the decision on if they wanted to watch their first show back since shutting down due to COVID reasons instead of avoiding this entire situation to begin with by not hiring the guy for their show and hiding it from fans because he only worked in a backstage role. Also doesn't help they also are dealing with some backlash over a recent comment(s) made on Twitter make light of their situation and past apologizes.

For some reference, this is what Paul Robinson has been accused of doing:
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Originally Posted by Post Wrestling
A user on Twitter outlined allegations against several names in the U.K. scene – the person has since shut down their Twitter, but the screenshots can be viewed at Bodyslam.net. The Twitter user stated the following about Robinson:

"Whilst on a personal, emotional level I find this situation to be a lot less extreme or significant or malicious, it still wasn’t right. Relations with a minor are inexcusable."
Link: https://411mania.com/wrestling/progr...ngoutmovement/ , https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/0...ecent-tapings/
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