Earlier today Jake Crist tweeted a video where he says that he’s given Ian Rotten a month to give him money that is owed to him. He goes on to say “now that you’ve burnt this bridge, I think I’ve got a little burning to do myself” as he pours gasoline onto the IWA Mid South World and Junior Heavyweight titles, and sets them on fire.
He later released a statement saying, “This is as real as it gets. I’ve given Ian and IWA Mid-South weeks to make right. Only to get excuses or downright ghosted. For the past few years, I’ve done everything in my power to help, just to be another casualty on the list of people Ian has screwed over. From paying people out of my own pocket to make sure other younger talent gets paid. To legit giving Ian money out of my payday to make good with others.
How many times will we all fall for these BS excuses. How many times will the hard work of others only be benefiting to Ian. Just close your doors, and get a job. Enough is enough.”
As of this posting, a statement has yet to be made by IWA Mid-South. We will keep you updated regarding this situation.
For everyone that’s been screwed over by a promotion this is for you! For the people!!! No excuses, you should have paid me, what’s done is done! pic.twitter.com/ScDLi4SNyX
— Jake Crist (@TheJakeCrist) June 13, 2022
My official statement to IAN ROTTEN & @IWAMidSouth pic.twitter.com/4a0J63Zyga
— Jake Crist (@TheJakeCrist) June 14, 2022
[…] Following Jake Crist releasing a statement on IWA Mid-South owner Ian Rotten owing him pay and talents exiting the company including wrestlers such as John Wayne Murdoch, Danny Demanto and Neil Diamond Cutter, IWA Mid-South have cancelled all shows moving forward. The news came this afternoon when IWA Mid-South officially posted on Facebook that all shows will be cancelled. […]
[…] at the Summit Park District in Summit, Illinois. However, following a mass pulling of talent due to Jake Crist’s statement on the company, IWA Mid-South cancelled all their upcoming events; including King of the […]