Gail Kim isnt backing down after sparking massive backlash over her controversial take on AEWs Riho and now she claims former AEW staffers are telling her they felt the same way.
During a recent appearance on the Huge POP podcast, Kim addressed the outrage that erupted when she said Riho wasnt believable in the ring. She attempted to clarify the context behind her remarks, explaining that her discomfort came from watching a specific match where Rihos presentation made her uneasy.
According to Kim, it was the way Riho appeared combined with an unfortunate camera angle that triggered her discomfort, which ended up coloring her view of the match.
She went on to say that she believes the match may have been against Nyla Rose, and reiterated that her judgment had more to do with her own reaction to the presentation than Rihos skills.
Kim then revealed that her concerns werent isolated. She claimed that people who used to work backstage at AEW confided in her, telling her they shared the same uneasy feelings.
Despite everything, Kim tried to make it clear she wasnt dismissing Rihos wrestling abilities altogether.
This controversy exploded after Jim Cornette publicly supported Kim, leading to even more discussion about how Riho is portrayed on AEW television. Kim insists her comments stemmed from personal discomfort not from an attempt to discredit Rihos talent but the online wrestling community continues to be sharply divided.
Gail Kim says she was just being honest about how a single match made her feel. But when it comes to public perception, honesty might come at a price.
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