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Joey Ryan and Dave Crist have both been terminated by Impact Wrestling.
In a statement issued Monday evening, Impact Wrestling revealed that both talent have been released following serious allegations levied against them.
The company also announced Michael Elgin has been suspended, pending further investigation of allegations against him.
The following statement was issued
IMPACT Wrestling confirms that it has terminated its contracts with Dave Crist and Joey Ryan, effective immediately. In addition, it has suspended Michael Elgin pending further review of allegations of misconduct.
Michael Elgin was accused of sending unsolicited photos to independent wrestler Katlin Diemond.
Who wants to see Mike Elgins dick pic? I still have the convo, unwanted photo, and emails he tried to send me under a fake name in 2016. @JordynneGrace tried to help me bring this to light when his first scandal came out but the wrestling media didn't care #SpeakingOut
— Kaitlin Diemond (@kaitlindiemond) June 19, 2020
Had a convo with Mike after this all came to his attention. He doesn't acknowledge that he sent me emails under a fake name and "didn't remember" sending the dick pick. The emails were just a person who happened to be emailing me on Japan Time, speaking English, was married but..
— Kaitlin Diemond (@kaitlindiemond) June 19, 2020
Multiple women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against Ryan.
On Sunday, Joey Ryan deactivated his personal Twitter account, as well as the one for his independent promotion Bar Wrestling.
According to PWInsider, AXS Television editors are working on removing footage of Joey Ryan from Tuesday’s broadcast of Impact Wrestling.