GCW commented on Chris Hamrick's remarks at the GCW Aura event in Providence, Rhode Island.
On November 20, Hamrick competed in a scramble match during the event, and before the match began, he used derogatory language that was directed at two fans in the crowd.
In a tweet, GCW issued a statement on the matter and noted that Hamrick used language that was "inconsistent with our values and offensive to many in our audience." The company apologized to those affected and stated that it would donate Hamrick's pay to Youth Pride RI, in additon to an equal donation by GCW itself. Young Pridge RI is a non-profit in Rhode Island that aims to help LGBTQIA+ youth. In the statement, GCW shared an image that showed its donation of $500.
During tonite's event, Chris Hamrick used language in an unscripted promo that was inconsistent with our values & offensive to many in our audience. We apologize to those affected.
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 20, 2022
We are donating Chris's pay, and matching it with an equal donation of our own to Youth Pride RI. pic.twitter.com/5pEFAWYRgX
In a tweet, Hamrick apologized for the language he used. He noted that he had been speaking that way in character for years, and it became a habit. Hamrick stated that there is no excuse because his words were offensive, and he should know better. He then apologized again to anyone he offended with his language.
I want to apologize to everyone for the language I used at the GCW show tonite. For years I used this language in character and it became a habit. Regardless, there is no excuse because I know these words are offensive and I should know better. Sorry to anyone I offended #GCWAura
— Chris Hamrick (@ChrisHa01796326) November 21, 2022
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