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TAYA VALKYRIE AEW DEBUT
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TAYA VALKYRIE AEW DEBUT
Everyone is a critic when it comes to pro wrestling. Wrestlers from every promotion, be it WWE, AEW, or Impact Wrestling, get trolled online for their in-ring performance and appearance, style, mic skills, etc. This can often be demotivating for a wrestler who puts their bodies on the line for the sports and the viewer’s entertainment. But what happens when they get tired of the bullying and speak out against it?
One look at any wrestler’s social media page, and there will be a slew of comments criticizing the wrestler for something or the other. While most ignore the hate and negativity, this can get too much for some. For one AEW star, waking up to the constant barrage of hate comments was too much to go unnoticed. They took to social media to address the issue.
AEW star gets body shamed by trolls on social media
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Taya Valkyrie began wrestling in 2010 and worked with AAA, Lucha Underground, Impact Wrestling, WWE, and AEW. She has made a solid career, yet she was the target of online bullying. Taking to Twitter, the AEW star talked about waking up to mean comments about her body and appearance. Her message was that she was human and giving it her best every day.
Waking up to comments such as, Taya is fat, disgusting, slow, untalented, loser, looks like a man, and so on and so forth. I’m just a human being trying my best. Remember that next time and hopefully you never have to hear that kind of stuff about yourself.
— TAYA VALKYRIE (@thetayavalkyrie) July 27, 2023
The message gained massive traction among the wrestling community. Many fans and stars were quick to show their support for the AEW star. This is not the first female wrestlers have banded together to stand up against online trolls. The same was seen when Piper Niven debuted on RAW. She was body shamed on social media until Natalya, Paige, and Alexa Bliss supported her.
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Valkyrie is no stranger to body issues. In 2018, she took a stand on social media when fans called her ‘fat.’ She promotes body positivity on social media and encourages the youth to love themselves the way they are. While fans have stood beside her on her journey, trolls are the constant obstacle.
Fans laud “one hell of a worker” Taya Valkyrie
Taya Valkyrie sharing information about her being shamed due to her body caught the attention of fans online. As soon as Valkyrie posted the message to social media, fans came flocking in with their support.
WWE’s Kayla Braxton called the trolls spineless cowards.
You are absolutely none of those things. Screw those spineless cowards who would probably give up their first born just to get to talk to you. You’re beautiful!
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) July 27, 2023
A fan called her talented and beautiful.
Good lord. Again? People need to stop!
Taya you are beautiful, strong, inspiring, talented af, have a great career, beautiful home and a loving husband, friends and family.
You have it all and don’t forget it. The real ones are here to always combat the hate. 💋
— 👑 Kimberley Ford 👑 (@RoyaltyCanadian) July 27, 2023
A fan praised her work ethic and her talent.
Whoa….. Um Taya is awesome…. Taya is gorgeous….. Taya is a hell of a worker. Taya is one of my all time favs. Sometimes two talented workers have a match that does not click on all cylinders. It happens. Does not take away from your amazing talent. Thank you for being you!
— Christopher Benton (@Realcnbenton) July 27, 2023
Supporters asked her to avoid the negativity.
You're an amazing talent and so professional to work with. You're none of those neagative comments that were made. Those people would never say that to your face, they're being attention grabbing, trolls.
— ASW Wrestling WV (@aswwrestling) July 27, 2023
They're just cowards, clout chasers and weirdos.
You keep giving your all and we'll always support you
— Covalent TV (@TheCovalentTV) July 27, 2023
A talked about her years dedicated to the industry by putting her body on the line.
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You've put your body on the line for people's entertainment for so long as a legend in the business. I have so much respect for you. Shame on people for treating you this way. It's a wonder that anyone in the public eye even stays on platforms like this when they're so toxic.
— Real 🏋 Motivated 🏋 DiPirro (@RealDealDiPirro) July 27, 2023
The state of female wrestlers is constantly evolving in pro wrestling, but online trolls will always exist. Standing together against them is the only way wrestlers can squash the harassment they face. This is the only time the heels turn face to stand for something right.
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What do you think about Valkyrie’s message? Do you agree with it? Tell us in the comments below.
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