Davey Richards Statement on DV Allegations + Retires From Pro Wrestling

Davey Richards has had several promotions and Team Ambition part ways with him amongst domestic violence allegations. He sent in a statement to PWInsider.    Richards’ entire, unedited statement reads as follows:

“Hello everyone –

Wow, what a couple of days.

There are allegations of Domestic Violence against me.

The allegations I adamantly deny and if you look on casenet in MO under my name Wesley David Richards you’ll see there are no charges filed against me.

However, I do understand the industry’s stance on this matter.

Everyone should feel safe at shows and I do not want to be the person whom damages that.

The pic being posted of my wife’s eye is from training and we regulatory train in martial arts as many of the students have have got black eyes and such.

Again, no charges were filed and I deny these allegations but I must do what is right and not what I want.

So I am canceling myself.

This great sport is far too wonderful for anyone, including myself to tarnish it.

I will wrap up my shows this weekend and I will be retiring from professional wrestling.

Please continue to support Team Ambition and this sport.

Davey”

If you or someone you know needs assistance, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233.

As a personal note, I (Chris) work for a non profit that helps survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. If you would like to learn more about us and donate, please do so here. Every little bit helps.