Chris Hero and AEW Figure Urge Ricochet to Apologize
On Monday morning AEW producer Chris Hero reached out to former National Champion and star wrestler Ricochet regarding an offensive social media comment the performer made about a fan with Multiple Sclerosis. The situation escalated when Ricochet responded harshly to criticism of his acting by stating he was glad for her condition, which quickly went viral before prompting him to issue an apology on X after being advised that day's actions were inappropriate and insensitive toward those living in their community.
Key Points
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1AEW producer Chris Hero convinced former National Champion Ricochet to delete an insensitive social media post regarding a fan with Multiple Sclerosis.
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2"Glad" the person had MS was originally stated by Ricochet in response to criticism of his acting skills, not as praise for her condition itself. The comment went viral and prompted immediate action from AEW leadership.
Developments
According to a new Fightful Select report featuring anonymous sources from inside the company who spoke with Chris Hero. Dave Meltzer reported that Ricochet removed his insensitive post about multiple sclerosis and apologized on his own after talking to friends without external pressure or influence, contradicting claims of AEW involvement in resolving it
AEW star Ricochet issued an apology and deleted a controversial tweet after replying harshly about multiple sclerosis regarding his acting performance. The decision was made independently by the wrestler following advice from producer Chris Hero, not as instructed by AEW management.
Ricochet apologized and deleted an offensive comment about MS after being advised by friend/friend of his former indie partner, not official instruction from higher-ups at the promotion's direction to do so according Dave Meltzer reported on The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that a Chris Hero informed Ricochet regarding this tweet.
AEW star Ricochet apologized on social media for a viral post in which he expressed relief that an MS patient had the condition following criticism about his acting skills. The incident led to significant backlash and harassment against Sandi, who locked her Twitter (X) account despite reports indicating AEW did not instruct him to apologize initially but later received advice from former wrestling peers regarding removing the tweet.