All Elite Wrestling (AEW) banned its elite-wrestler Sammy Guevara after he made sexist comments on Sasha Banks during a podcast in 2016. Take a look at Sammy Guevara Comments on Sasha Banks and What Did He Say?
Another AEW superstar Jimmy Havoc was recently blamed for similar allegations, and now Sammy Guevara comes under the heat of public.
What Did Sammy Guevara Say?
On Jan 25, 2016, Sam Guevara attended The Whole F’N Show podcast. During the interview, the host asks Sammy about Charlotte Flair winning matches from both Banks and Becky Lynch.
Instead of responding to the ongoing topic, Sammy Guevara comments on Sasha Banks, “Bro, Sasha Banks… oh my God. When I was at the WWE the other week, I wanted to just go f**king rape that woman.”
Sammy Guevara’s audio clip from podcast went viral on social after one Twitter user shared it on the account on June 22. Initially, the moto of sharing the audio clip was to focus the attention on the host who had ignored such an extreme comment on Sasha Banks and instead asked him about his career with WWE.
Listen to Sammy Guevara Comments on Sasha Banks audio clip —-> TWITTER
Sammy Guevara Comments on Sasha Banks: Result
The controversy led to the suspension of Sammy Guevara from AEW as he made harsh comments on Sasha Banks, WWE Woman’s Tag Team Champion. The wrestling show has entirely banned the star from performing in the shows whatsoever.
Guevara is suspended until further notice, AEW stated on Twitter. The company added that all his salary would be donated to the Woman’s Center of Jacksonville, Florida. The AEW suggestion Sammy to join a sensitive training programme and come back for re-evaluation.
Take a look at the entire statement:-
AEW statement on Sammy Guevara pic.twitter.com/11yL2QytF7
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) June 22, 2020
The wrestler apologised to Sasha Banks afterwards on Twitter. Sammy posted two tweets describing how “stupid and inappropriate” he feels about Sammy Guevara comments on Sasha Banks. Read his tweets:-
I’ve made stupid, inappropriate and extremely offensive comments in my past. In my idiotic mind, I thought I was being funny in using words and terms that represent nothing but horror and pain. I am truly sorry for my hurtful words and actions, and I will never forgive myself.
— sammy guevara (@sammyguevara) June 22, 2020
I also want to apologize to @sashabankswwe for my unacceptable comments. She’s an amazing person who didn’t deserve to be the brunt of my offensive remarks. I spoke with her earlier & she helped me learn a gigantic lesson & I thank her for that. Once again, I’m sincerely sorry.
— sammy guevara (@sammyguevara) June 22, 2020
Sasha Banks’ Reply on Sammy Guevara Comments
The WWE diva posted a statement on Twitter explaining that Guevara has apologised for his comments. Both of them had an open discussion about the possible outcomes of making such remarks at any human being. Sasha Banks said, “I don’t condone or tolerate this kind of behaviour.” Read her entire statement below.
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) June 22, 2020
It is not the first time a wrestler or sports personality has made sexist comments over a male or female colleague. Few stars from all pro-wrestling leagues such as AEW, WWE, etc., have done something similar in the past.
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