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Revision as of 14:16, 19 June 2020
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The Speaking Out (or #SpeakingOut) movement, with variations of related local or international names, is a movement against physical abuse, sexual harassment and sexual abuse where people publicize their allegations of sex crimes committed by powerful and/or prominent individuals in pro wrestling. The movement is similar to the Me Too movement. The phrase ″Speaking Out″ began to spread on Twitter in June 2020.
Similar to other social justice and empowerment movements based upon breaking silence, the purpose of Speaking Out, is to empower people to tell their stories of abuse they have experienced.
History
On June 17, 2020, independent wrestler, David Star was accused of rape and sexual misconduct by a former partner of his. Star denied the allegation. Star would be striped of several championships and fired from several companies.
The following day numerous people in and out of pro wrestling have accused several wrestlers, promoters, personalities, and journalist of sexual misconduct. The hashtag ″Speaking Out″ began to spread on social media when people told their stories. #SpeakingOut was a trending topic on Twitter.
Response
Many wrestlers, personalities, and journalists overwhelming supported those that spoke out on their experiences.