GameChanger Wrestling’s Chris Hamrick is remorseful over the use of a homophobic slur at a recent event.
Hamrick competed at the promotion’s event on November 20, and addressing two fans in the crowd, called them “fa***ts.”
In a tweet, the veteran wrestler, who competed for the original ECW, apologized for his comment, saying that it was language used “in character” which has become a “habit.”
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
GameChanger Wrestling (GCW) also responded, saying the comment was inconsistent with their values.
Chris’ $250 pay was matched by GCW and a $500 donation was made to Youth Pride Rhode Island.
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.
We are donating Chris's pay, and matching it with an equal donation of our own to Youth Pride RI. pic.twitter.com/5pEFAWYRgX
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 20, 2022
