Amidst a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations against former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, a former WWE ring boy is stepping into the spotlight to share his harrowing story of alleged abuse within the company during the early 1990s. In an exclusive interview hosted by Lee Cole, brother of the late former WWE ring boy Tom Cole, the first installment of this revelatory discussion is scheduled to premiere this evening at 7 p.m. EST on the “Wrestling with the Devil A Lee Cole 111 Podcast” YouTube channel.
A Painful Legacy McMahon
The tragic passing of Tom Cole in February 2021 cast a stark light on the dark underbelly of the wrestling industry. Prior to his death, Tom had bravely accused former WWE wrestler Terry Garvin, former WWE ring announcer Mel Philips, and WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson of sexual misconduct and harassment, sparking a wave of scrutiny and introspection within the wrestling community.
The Interviewee: Shawn’s Perspective
Tonight’s interview promises to offer a compelling glimpse into the untold experiences of Shawn, a 23-year military veteran and former policeman who served as a ring boy in WWE during his youth. In this candid discussion, Shawn will provide a firsthand account of the alleged misconduct perpetrated by Garvin, Philips, Patterson, and McMahon. This marks Shawn’s inaugural opportunity to shed light on the disturbing events that unfolded behind the curtains of WWE and to offer insight into the experiences of his fellow ring boys.
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A Legacy of Allegations
Garvin, Philips, and Patterson faced grave accusations of sexually harassing underage ring boys, leading to their subsequent resignations from WWE. While Patterson eventually returned to the promotion, the repercussions of these allegations reverberated throughout the industry, casting a shadow over the integrity of WWE’s leadership.
A Call for Accountability
Following Tom’s tragic passing, his brother took to social media to condemn McMahon and his former wife, Linda McMahon, alleging complicity in enabling child molesters to operate within WWE and orchestrating cover-ups to conceal these reprehensible actions. The revelation of an out-of-court settlement reached with Tom further underscores the gravity of the allegations and the urgency of holding perpetrators accountable.
As tonight’s interview unfolds, the wrestling world braces itself for a sobering exposé that promises to shine a light on the dark realities lurking beneath the glitz and glamour of sports entertainment, reaffirming the imperative of transparency, accountability, and justice within the industry.
