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CZW is being accused of trying to exploit their female wrestlers as softcore porn actresses
Jordynne Grace, LuFisto, Terra Calaway, Kimber Lee, Chrissy Rivera and several other wrestlers took to social media to blast Combat Zone Wrestling (run by DJ Hyde) for what they say is the sexist portrayal and exploitation of women in their promotion by using altered and suggestive pay-per-view titles.
CZW says they made a deal with Stonecutter Media to re-release their shows under new titles that sound like softcore porn such as “CZW Girls: All Assets Revealed” and “CZW Girlz: Top Heavy & Tough.”
However, David Bixenspan pointed out that Stonecutter Media owns the Combat Zone Wrestling trademark.
You mean the PPV distributor that owns the trademark for “Combat Zone Wrestling,” something you’d expect the owners of the company itself to hold?
OK…
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) May 19, 2020
LuFisto issued a full statement below. Below the video, you will see more comments from other women speaking out about CZW.
LuFisto also posted follow-up tweets including the one below that she says is proof of CZW’s behavior:
A few people asking for proofs… Here…. Hot and sweaty, top heavy, dirty fights, all assets out, revealing matches, hair pulling catfights, etc…. All there. pic.twitter.com/Vqbbgyu4ky
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 15, 2020
If you argue that women wrestlers are “asking for it” because they wear sexy outfits, you just don’t get it. Male wrestlers only wearing trunks are probably whores too… And girls who wear a short skirt? They are begging to get raped! That’s how you sound!
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 16, 2020
Very appropriate that this is appearing in my memories today… This is what we said yes to… Breaking Barriers !! … But let's make it "Hot and Sweaty Girls in Dirty Catfights" now! 🤦♀️ pic.twitter.com/H9Mg4k3Oqw
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 16, 2020
*your hearts. ☺️
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 17, 2020
Washing your hands from everything! Not your fault! Of course! As long as you got your money from Stonecutter Media, nothing else matters. You don't give a shit about ANYONE who ever performed for you. Proof, right here!! https://t.co/FBcEsomDP5
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 19, 2020
Just so everyone is aware, there are many women already speaking to lawyers about this, as releases were not signed to authorize licensing footage for profit and distribution. https://t.co/nLVDBA3s5I
— Trisha Parker (@JordynneGrace) May 19, 2020
And I’m certain I NEVER signed an agreement giving you the right to sell my intellectual property…. nor did ANY of the women you’re blatantly disrespecting. Or how you told us all you wouldn’t book us if you wouldn’t f**k us. It’s about time the harassment gets exposed. 🤬🤬 https://t.co/vU8OOtavzf
— Kimber Lee ⓥ (@Kimber_Lee90) May 19, 2020
The past 2 days, I've delt with targeted harassment, threats, gender devaluation and hate from some crazy fucks for calling out CZW. Tonight, I see wrestlers and staff members, men and women, standing together, being angry and speaking up! It's a beautiful thing. #WeStandTogether
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 19, 2020
Aside from the usual " I'd only book girls I'd fuck or fight " I was told I had tits & ass but the problem was my tummy … #istandwithLufisto
— Angie Skye⚡ (@xAngieSkyex) May 19, 2020
👇 Print screen with Annie's permission… pic.twitter.com/xMF1gBc2C6
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) May 19, 2020
Good for you for speaking out @LuFisto I ask that everyone watch this and hear her voice. https://t.co/7p0HSes0zg
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) May 15, 2020
It sounds like I’m reading the ad on the back of one of my dad’s off brand wrestling magazines that only had the budget to print in all black & white https://t.co/UmLIluUGGd
— Allysin Kay (@Sienna) May 16, 2020
And if you’re sued for licensing footage of women who didn’t consent to being presented as softcore porn stars, well… pic.twitter.com/yJLfkubODE
— Trisha Parker (@JordynneGrace) May 19, 2020
