Vince McMahon’s promotion released a statement slamming AEW for the use of blading jobs on their programming. WWE stated that while it once featured an “edgier” product, it has evolved beyond such a violent display. In the statement, McMahon’s promotion noted that self-mutilation was not a good look for a company that caters to sponsors, network executives, and shareholders in 2022. The statement is as follows:
A few hours after the news started to spread, three of the women in question: Tay Conti, Anna Jay and The Bunny fired shots at WWE with numerous tweets. The tweets are linked below:
https://twitter.com/TayConti_/status/1482467259465580550?cxt=HHwWjIC--caH5JIpAAAA
https://twitter.com/annajay___/status/1482470171151319040
https://twitter.com/AllieWrestling/status/1482468925845684234?cxt=HHwWlICyucbo5JIpAAAA
The street fight took place in the main event of AEW Rampage and it was a violent affair. Thumbtacks, chairs, tables and barbed wire were involved as The Bunny wore a literal crimson mask while Tay Conti was busted open as well. The Bunny bladed herself quite deep and it made for a graphic sight. All four women left everything they had in the ring and deserve all the plaudits for their efforts to entertain the viewers.
The tag team street fight was the second ultra-violent women’s match in AEW history
Bloody and violent women’s matches in North America are fairly rare, especially on major networks. All Elite Wrestling has done it twice now, with the first one taking place on AEW Dynamite: St. Patrick’s Slam.
In March 2021, Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker collided in an Unsanctioned Lights Out match. While La Mera Mera came out on top, it was the Good Doctor who became a star after the match. It was a bloody and violent match, and even won the PWI Match of the Year.
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