Wrestler fired from promotion after wearing an “ICE” vest at event
Real Canadian Wrestling issued an apology and fired a wrestler after an appearance at a recent Edmonton event where he wore a vest marked “ICE.” Another performer known as “Kato the Luchador” publicly criticized the wrestler in an Instagram story over the weekend…
“A man was murdered today in broad daylight. He was the second person this month alone. Using that for ‘heat’ on a wrestling show is cowardly and minimizes the injustice happening in the United States right now. Every single person involved with this show should be ASHAMED. If you stood by and let this happen, you are complicit. Disgusting. Embarrassing. Deplorable.’
Real Canadian Wrestling then issued a statement via Facebook…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Real Canadian Wrestling Statement Regarding January 24 Event in Edmonton
RCW does not endorse, approve, or have prior knowledge of the actions presented by the wrestler in question. The depiction involving “the group” was not communicated to RCW management and was unknown to the organization until the said wrestler was already in the ring.
Real Canadian Wrestling apologizes to any individuals or groups who were offended, disturbed, or impacted by the actions presented during the event. We take full responsibility for addressing this matter and acknowledge the harm and discomfort this situation may have caused.
Effective immediately, the wrestler in question has been removed from Real Canadian Wrestling and all affiliate promotions and will no longer be performing or appearing for the organization in any capacity.
RCW does not condone “the group”, its members, RCW remains committed to fostering an environment of respect and accountability within our organization and our community.
Further steps are being taken with our legal team to deal with this matter and individuals that have posted false information regarding this event.
— Real Canadian Wrestling