As the #SpeakingOut movement continues to churn out some surprising - not to mention very disappointing - names, prominent Ring of Honor star/booker Marty Scurll is the latest pro-wrestler to be accused of sexual assault.
A young woman has come forward to allege that The Villain had sex with her 5 years ago while she was intoxicated - and just 16 years old. That is the legal age of consent (just about) in The UK, but that hardly makes Scurll's actions any less repugnant.
The Leader of Villain Enterprises has released the following statement, basically admitting that he plied a teenager with alcohol and had sex with her.
“I am aware that a young woman has bravely come forward with her account of sexual abuse by some members of the wrestling community in the UK 5 years ago, a community I was a part of. Although I truly believe that our encounter that evening was consensual, and the fact that the encounter was legal is almost not the point. I understand that she now views our encounter as part of a bigger problem within the wrestling community.
What concerns me at this moment is that from what I have been reading, she is a fan of wrestling and was made to feel unsafe within that community. This is not acceptable. I also understand that people have been attacking her on social media, and I implore you to please stop. She has a right to her voice and it is our responsibility to listen.”
You'll find "Kitten's" original Tweet below.