AEW Suspends Sammy Guevera Without Pay Following Disturbing Comments


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All Elite Wrestling has suspended Sammy Guevera without pay following disturbing remarks he made about Sasha Banks during a 2016 podcast.

AEW issued a statement indicating Guevara will be suspended until further notice, and will undergo sensitivity training.

Guevara’s AEW salary will be donated to the Women’s Center Of Jacksonville until his suspension is lifted.

AEW insists on doing our part to create a world of understanding and respect for humankind. We therefore strongly condemn the extremely offensive and hurtful words of Sammy Guevara. As such, effective immediately, Sammy is suspended without pay until further notice. Sammy has agreed to undergo extensive sensitivity training and, upon completion, his future status within the company will be re-evaluated.

During his suspension, his salary will be donated to the Women’s Center of Jacksonville.

Sammy Guevara issued an apology to Sasha Banks after audio was unearthed from a podcast in 2016.

 

Sasha Banks issued a statement shortly after indicating she spoke with Guevara about the comments.

Sammy Guevara Issues Statement Following Disturbing Comments About Sasha Banks

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