Former WCW star comments on the old “party culture” in wrestling and defends Tommy Dreamer
As previously noted, a new Vice TV Dark Side of the Ring episode premiered which featured the WWE’s “Plane Ride from Hell” in 2002. One of the stories from the episode involved Ric Flair allegedly exposing himself to an attendant during the flight and making unwanted advances.
Former WCW star Missy Hyatt commented on Twitter about the “party culture” in wrestling at the time…
“My opinion on the culture depicted in @DarkSideOfRing. Old school rasslin: it was sadly not frowned upon exposing yourself to a stranger,h-bombing co workers or even strangers. It was part of the culture at the time.I dont condone it.glad the new generation is wiser.”
Hyatt came to the defense of Tommy Dreamer who was indefinitely suspended from Impact Wrestling due to his comments about Flair’s alleged actions…
“@THETOMMYDREAMER doesnt deserve any backlash based on 1 bad sound bite.he has always been the voice of reason to talk down drugged up-degenerate behavior of some of the boys.been a clean-clear minded person in the ring & in life.helped so many young & old workers. #professional.”
Hyatt also responded to comments from fans…
You don't speak out about drugs, parting,harassment or you are a stooge or a trouble maker. Other sports have a similar party culture. I knew about a group of tampa bay lightning that h bombed women and there were allegations of rape. Rape is rape no matter what
— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) September 18, 2021
It would not fly in a non wrestling job or most outside social settings.thats why most jobs have legitimate human resources to handle these matters
— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) September 18, 2021