Sammy Guevara apologizes for comment, Sasha Banks responds
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AEW’s Sammy Guevara apologized Monday for an inappropriate remark he made in 2016 toward WWE’s Sasha Banks.
While doing a January 2016 podcast appearance, Guevara was asked about Banks and said that while he was doing a tryout at the WWE Performance Center, “I wanted to go f**kin’ rape that woman.”
The 26-year-old apologized on Twitter over two tweets:
“I’ve made stupid, inappropriate and extremely offensive comments in my past. In my idiotic mind, I thought I was being funny in using words and terms that represent nothing but horror and pain. I am truly sorry for my hurtful words and actions, and I will never forgive myself.”
“I also want to apologize to @sashabankswwe for my unacceptable comments. She’s an amazing person who didn’t deserve to be the brunt of my offensive remarks. I spoke with her earlier & she helped me learn a gigantic lesson & I thank her for that. Once again, I’m sincerely sorry.”
Banks posted a statement on Twitter shortly thereafter, saying the two spoke and he apologized, followed by an open discussion:
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Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.