Former wrestler Heather Lynn spoke out about sexual harassment in the wrestling industry with a series of tweets:
Oh the sexual harassment stories that could be told about the wrestling business. Some by me, I'm sure some by many others. I've been sexually harassed by promoters and wrestlers. Problem is no one ever believes us. Maybe one day I'll speak up. #wrestling #sexualharassment
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 29, 2017
We used to have a name for hugs at a certain promotion I was at. They were called "_____-hugs" with the name of the promoter in the blank and he would give them to the girls, rubbing our lower backs and holding us real close. We all knew we were getting these hugs. 1/2
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 29, 2017
2/2 When the promoter found out I had a boyfriend, even though I never hid it, I just didn't advertise it because of personal reasons, I got reprimanded for not telling the promoter even though nothing had ever happened between us, and I wasn't used as much. #wrestling
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 29, 2017
The reason I am speaking out now is because I no longer have anything to do with the business side of wrestling and I don't need to worry about getting or losing bookings. Yes, I should have said something sooner, but it's also scary because wrestling is very much a "boys club"
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 30, 2017
There are many girls who have gone through what I have, and worse I'm sure, but don't speak out because they are still involved in the biz. I get it. I have the luxury of being able to speak my mind now. It sucks when you stay quiet and go along with it to keep your bookings.
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 30, 2017
The ONLY reason I have not specifically named names yet other than to deny certain names is because I want to make sure that I am legally protected. Some of these people have more money than me and I don't want to have to face any legal issues.
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 30, 2017
I am not trying to be vague or coy, you can look at the companies I have worked for and more than likely put two and two together. I will be happy to deny anyone not involved though. I wish more women would speak up with me, but I get it and I will never blame them.
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 30, 2017
Allow me to clarify that I am not speaking of Dave Prazak. I've only worked with him once in San Jose and he was never anything other than professional to me.
— Heather Lynn (@heatherlynn1024) November 30, 2017