Steve Carrier on April 26, 2026
Devon Dudley is speaking out after the a situation involving Elayna Black at WrestleCon, warning that fan behavior is starting to cross dangerous lines and saying more protection may be needed for wrestlers in public.
Devon addressed the growing problem of fans getting too comfortable around talent. He explained that some people believe seeing wrestlers on television gives them permission to invade personal space, something he says is happening more often.
“Yeah, I think we definitely need more security… when these women are out in public, and I see it, these guys think because they see them on TV that they have the right to put their arms around them, touch them, say inappropriate things.”
Devon said the problem has reached a point where stronger measures may be necessary, even if security costs make that difficult. He made it clear that ignoring the issue is no longer an option.
“I think a lot of these girls more than ever need bodyguards with them… but we need some type of — we need something — because it's really getting out of hand now.”
He also warned that fans must respect boundaries, especially when wrestlers are spending time with family or going about their daily lives outside of appearances and events.
“Fans got to understand… if someone's eating with their family… leave them alone. Leave them be. You don't have the right to touch them.”
Devon then addressed more extreme behavior, calling out unwanted physical contact and offensive actions that he says have become a real concern.
“You don't have the right to squeeze their behinds… you definitely don't have the right to come out of your mouth inappropriately.”
He pushed fans to think about how they would react if similar behavior happened to someone close to them.
“If that was your son, if that was your daughter… how would you feel? People don't put that into consideration.”
Devon also warned that situations like this can quickly turn dangerous, especially when fans try to provoke reactions that could lead to legal trouble.
“It's scary. It really is scary… I got a little glimpse of it and it's rough. So imagine how all of those guys in the public eye have to go through that all the time.”
He added another warning about how some fans intentionally try to cause problems.
“These people are out there to try to push your buttons so you would hit them… and next thing you know you're in court.”
His comments come after Elayna Black accused a fan of sexually assaulting her during WrestleCon on April 18, 2026. She posted about the incident shortly after it happened and called for the man to be banned from future events.
“Just got sexually assaulted by a fan at WrestleCon! If anyone sees this guy ban him from anything ever.”
Black later shared video of herself confronting the man she accused, where she angrily called him out and demanded he leave the area.
“Hey—you’re a sick fucking pig. You like to grab women’s asses and then come to conventions? F* you. You fing sick and disgusting—you pig. Get the f out.”*
The accusation came after Black had already raised concerns earlier in the weekend about fans showing up at her hotel and violating her privacy, making the latest situation even more serious as attention turns toward safety at wrestling conventions.
Devon Dudley’s warning adds more pressure on event organizers to take security seriously, especially as incidents like this continue to surface and performers speak out about unwanted contact from fans.
Do you think conventions should increase security after incidents like this, or is fan behavior simply getting out of control? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation below.
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