CHIKARA and The Wrestle Factory have cut ties with Rory Gulak over allegations of misconduct.
Gulak was one of the trainers at Wrestle Factory, which was founded by Mike Quackenbush, and had been with CHIKARA as a regular since 2017.
The joint statement read:
Last week, both CHIKARA, Inc. and The Wrestle Factory, LLC severed ties with Rory Gulak
We take allegations of misconduct very seriously.
In accordance with this, we cooperate completely and transparently with all law enforcement agencies. Our priority is and always will be the safety of our fans, cast and crew.
Official, joint statement from CHIKARA and The @WrestleFactory_ pic.twitter.com/rVFJIWLISd
— CHIKARA (@CHIKARApro) January 6, 2020
Official, joint statement from The Wrestle Factory and @CHIKARApro pic.twitter.com/R4a0QEimNG
— The Wrestle Factory (@WrestleFactory_) January 6, 2020
CHIKARA and Wrestle Factory did not specify the allegations against Gulak. His profile has been removed from the Wrestle Factory website. His bio page can still be found on CHIKARA's website -- though he is not listed on the roster page -- but his profile picture has been removed.
ICW also put out an announcement, saying Gulak has been pulled from its Feb. 1 event. No reason was given.
ICW has taken the decision to remove Rory Gulak from Gonzo Wrestling on Saturday, 1 February.
— ICW (@InsaneChampWres) January 6, 2020
Gulak has not issued a public comment on the matter.
Fightful will keep fans updated on this story as it unfolds.
