Former WWE star James Ellsworth is caught in an escalating storm after several women stepped forward accusing him of sending explicit images— including one underage fan who says she received nudes through Snapchat. Ringside News obtained footage connected to the original claim, and since then, more allegations have surfaced.

Paris, one of the women speaking out, publicly claimed that Ellsworth’s behavior wasn’t limited to the first minor who came forward. After detailing what she saw happening, she shared:

Shortly afterward, another woman named Lindsey Bartlett came forward confirming she also received explicit photos and videos from Ellsworth. Unlike the teenage victim, she clarified she was an adult at the time. In her public posts, Bartlett laid out what she experienced and then stated:

Another individual also reported that Ellsworth approached their then-17-year-old girlfriend, further stacking accusations that span both minors and consenting adults.

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The fallout has already hit Ellsworth hard. He’s been removed from his podcast, cut from a YouTube series he frequently appeared on, and even denied entry to a booking in Raleigh, North Carolina the night before the accusations gained momentum. He’s also locked down his online presence by going private on multiple accounts and fully deleting his Facebook page.

Ellsworth has not publicly addressed the allegations as of this writing, and the situation continues to grow as more voices step forward.

This story is still developing, and the reactions across the wrestling community show no signs of slowing down. Ringside News will keep tracking every new detail as it unfolds.

What’s your take on the situation? Do you think more stories involving Ellsworth will surface? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to know what you think.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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