• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (June 18, 2018) – Old School Wrestling Legend Passed Away
On this day in 2018, we lost Old School WCW/WWF Legend Big Van Vader (Real name: Leon White) at the age of 63 due to heart failure after pneumonia.
Big Van Vader was most famous for his time in Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling between 1990 & 1995 and for his run in the World Wrestling Federation from 1996 till 1998.
He also wrestled for various other promotions such as New Japan Pro Wrestling, American Wrestling Association, Catch Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action! and Pro Wrestling Noah.
Him being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame is only a matter of “when” and not “if”, but unfortunately WWE failed to induct Vader while he was still alive.
† REST IN PEACE VADER!
May 14, 1955 – June 18, 2018
• Impact Wrestling Diva Reacts To A Fan Saying She Was Groped Because Of Her Outfit
During the recent AAA Conquista Total Gira 2019 show, Impact Wrestling Knockout Scarlett Bordeaux was groped by a fan at ringside.
You can watch it below:
Below is what Scarlett posted regarding this incident on Twitter:
“It is NEVER okay to touch a performer without their consent. I didn’t realize what happened until I watched the footage afterwards being so in the moment after a dive with my back turned otherwise I would have reacted much differently. Thnx to Lady Shani for having my back”
A fan then tweeted the following to Scarlett:
“Your body is yours but you showed it to the whole world like it means nothing. It is your fault if you got groped.”
Scarlett replied the following to this:
Sounds to me like you dont respect women unless they fit YOUR standard of what they should be. If someone finds the way I’m dressed attractive. It doesn’t give them the right to do whatever they want to me. Your lack of self control doesn’t mean you can violate whoever you please https://t.co/qX5TuuGgv6
— Scarlett Bordeaux (@Lady_Scarlett13) June 17, 2019
What I wear is completely irrelevant. Could be a string bikini or a snowsuit, it doesn’t matter. My body is mine and you cannot touch me without my permission. Most fans I encounter are respectful, awesome people and I appreciate you.
— Scarlett Bordeaux (@Lady_Scarlett13) June 17, 2019