NXT, British wrestling and the wrestling community as a whole has been knocked for six in the last few days courtesy of multiple allegations of sexual assault, predatory behaviour and so much more from a series of well known wrestlers.

It’s clear to see that the entire British wrestling scene has been rotting from the inside out for quite some time now, and the victims are rightfully being praised for coming out and talking about their own experiences.

NXT UK star James Drake was one of many wrestlers who took to social media in order to give his thoughts on the situation.

British Wrestling is trending in the UK.

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The British scene was built on the hard working men and women who strive for excellence.

Not taking away from what is happening but please let it be known, what you’re reading about is a minority within the scene.

Change is happening.

I made a promise to myself that I’d log off Twitter for the foreseeable and focus on me. However, after reading the heartbreaking experiences that people have had to deal with it’s clear to me this isn’t the time to be silent.

It feels like we’re only really at the start of this, especially when you consider just how many names have been outed overnight.

While a few names have yet to be verified, the proof that has been put out there has been startling to say the least.

I made a promise to myself that I’d log off Twitter for the foreseeable and focus on me. However, after reading the heartbreaking experiences that people have had to deal with it’s clear to me this isn’t the time to be silent.

Harry Kettle

Sports writer covering pro wrestling, MMA & football. Forever dreaming of a world where Jeff Hardy wins the strap one more time.

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