On behalf of myself, the Wrestlers’ Rescue organization, and the many volunteers
and donors, I'd like to strenuously deny and condemn the false and baseless
defamatory statements currently circulating concerning an alleged investigation
and corruption in Wrestlers' Rescue. Not only are the accusations false they
contain no merit and they are disrespectful to the volunteers who have invested
their time, energies, and hearts into helping former professional wrestlers in
need.
These statements (most of which appear to have begun following comments made by
Mike Aldren) are defamatory and contain no basis or fact. These unfounded false
allegations have put at risk our efforts to help the former stars who currently
face major personal, medical, and financial crises. The damage these falsehoods
may have done to real people (not wrestling “characters”) is immeasurable.
I am currently weighing options for an appropriate and comprehensive response.
When I have decided on my best course of action, as well as exploring legal
options on behalf of both myself and Wrestlers’ Rescue, I will address all
allegations.
A full and complete refutation of all false claims will accompany our
forthcoming formal response, in the courts and/or other venues. More importantly,
though I wish to express the anger I feel that for the sake of a few web hits
and some false ego-gratification, all those who spread his falsehoods as “truth”
may have put at risk Wrestlers' Rescue's attempts to aid good and well-loved
people facing enormously difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, internet rumor
mongers feel that they can tarnish people and an organization’s reputation
without any evidence and still have impunity. It is truly shameful that I must
even dignify these individuals who have nothing more than time and a computer,
to address these harmful and baseless allegations.
I give thanks to all my friends and colleagues who have called and written to
express their anger at this attack and their support of me. It is for people
like you and not the Mike Aldren's of the world that Wrestlers' Rescue exists
and will expand.
Dawn Marie

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