{"id":1952555,"date":"2023-06-21T00:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T04:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aew-wrestler-makes-in-ring-speech-supporting-trans-youth-sparks-reaction-on-social-media\/"},"modified":"2023-06-21T00:04:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T04:04:00","slug":"aew-wrestler-makes-in-ring-speech-supporting-trans-youth-sparks-reaction-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aew-wrestler-makes-in-ring-speech-supporting-trans-youth-sparks-reaction-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW wrestler&#8217;s speech backing &#8216;Trans Youth&#8217; ignites social media buzz."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faew-wrestler-makes-in-ring-speech-supporting-trans-youth-sparks-reaction-on-social-media%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1952555&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star CM Punk made waves on social media with his powerful message of support for &#8220;trans kids&#8221; during a recent wrestling event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After returning to the ring following an injury, Punk noticed a sign from the crowd that read &#8220;Support LGBTQ+ Youth.&#8221; He invited the person holding the sign into the ring and spoke passionately for about two minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punk expressed his empathy for those who feel trapped in a body they don&#8217;t identify with, stating, &#8220;That is why I support that. Until I found pro-wrestling, and all the freaks and geeks in the locker room were just like me&#8230; Support trans kids, support for gays and lesbians,&#8221;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abbipaperbag\/status\/1670254452324925442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1670254452324925442%7Ctwgr%5E6aff9af6c203687197a30a616be8c305486c4a5f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&#038;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thepinknews.com%2F2023%2F06%2F18%2Faew-collision-cm-punk-lgbtq-youth%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he said<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">CM PUNK SAID LGBTQ+ RIGHTS. HE SAID SUPPORT TRANS PEOPLE <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LUj9zzsH4x\">pic.twitter.com\/LUj9zzsH4x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 abbi (@abbipaperbag) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abbipaperbag\/status\/1670254452324925442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joined by the tag team FTR, consisting of Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, Punk proudly held up the fan&#8217;s sign and mentioned his support for a company that donates proceeds to &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aclu-issues-twitter-thread-allegedly-debunking-myths-about-trans-students-in-sports\/\" title=\"ACLU Issues Twitter Thread Allegedly Debunking \u2018Myths\u2019 About Trans Students In Sports\">trans youth<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punk shared, &#8220;I reposted something for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettycoolicecream.com\/pretty-cool-ice-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pretty Cool Ice Cream<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It was an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-hands-out-ice-cream-at-baseball-game-while-infrastructure-negotiations-intensify\/\" title=\"Biden Hands Out Ice Cream At Baseball Game While Infrastructure Negotiations Intensify\">ice cream bar<\/a> where a portion of the proceeds went to support <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trans youth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. I received a lot of hate for reposting that message.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He continued, &#8220;Somebody on the Internet said, why do you support that trash? And I thought about replying, but you can&#8217;t argue with stupid, okay? You just both look stupid.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punk concluded his remarks by emphasizing the importance of self-expression and respect for others, stating, &#8220;I want everybody to be themselves. Just do no harm to everybody else. Thank you. I love you.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punk&#8217;s words sparked a lively debate on Twitter, with some fans urging him to focus solely on wrestling and entertainment, while others applauded his support for the LGBTQ+ community.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is why I don&#8217;t watch AEW. Why are they shoving this down our throats on live TV? Even if you agree with him, just wrestle, entertain us. Who cares about your political view this is wrestling not CNN. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hZSXSxDr5j\">pic.twitter.com\/hZSXSxDr5j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 BJ \ud83d\ude03 (@WWETalkTime3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWETalkTime3\/status\/1670444320686481409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Others showed their support for Punk&#8217;s speech, highlighting that his remarks were made after the live TV show had ended. They also pointed out instances where WWE had promoted LGBTQ+ issues, such as a photo of WWE star Finn Baylor surrounded by fans wearing Pride rainbow colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#8220;This is why I don&#8217;t watch AEW. Why are they shoving it down our throats on live TV?&#8221; \ud83d\ude44 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BBnZmoHQId\">pic.twitter.com\/BBnZmoHQId<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cactus Jackhausen (@CactusJackhause) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CactusJackhause\/status\/1670448079508520961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punk&#8217;s speech ignited a Twitter feud between AEW wrestler Brody King and retired WWE wrestler Dutch Mantel. Mantel criticized Punk for bringing &#8220;political issues on a wrestling show&#8221; and referenced controversies surrounding Bud Light and Target&#8217;s support for transgender rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Is this a wise move&#8230; involving political issues on a wrestling show? I guess the issue that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/budlight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@budlight<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Target?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@target<\/a> have had with the LGBTQ topic has not reached <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AEW<\/a>. This shot didn&#8217;t make the show but the still photo is there. Comments. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WSI_YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WSI_YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5EIU3WvruD\">pic.twitter.com\/5EIU3WvruD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud835\udd3b\ud835\udd63. \ud835\udd3b\ud835\udd66\ud835\udd65\ud835\udd54\ud835\udd59 (@DirtyDMantell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DirtyDMantell\/status\/1670601435770241024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 19, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">King shared Mantel&#8217;s post and condemned him, comparing him to racists and sexists, and calling him an &#8220;old bag of s***.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You probably thought it was a political issue when Black people and Women wanted equal rights too, you old bag of shit. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZvIJJOsPFS\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZvIJJOsPFS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Big Bad Brody King (@Brodyxking) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brodyxking\/status\/1670822820660539394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 19, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punk is undeniably one of AEW&#8217;s biggest stars, having achieved two AEW World Championship titles since joining the company in 2021. Prior to AEW, Punk had a successful career with WWE, winning multiple championships before parting ways in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This speech comes at a time when several states are enacting laws to protect minors from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aew-wrestler-makes-in-ring-speech-supporting-trans-youth-sparks-reaction-on-social-media\/\" title=\"AEW wrestler's speech backing 'Trans Youth' ignites social media buzz.\">undergoing sex change procedures<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/europe-dialing-back-shocking-policies-on-transgender-kids-and-medical-intervention\/\" title=\"Europe Dialing Back Shocking Policies On Transgender Kids And Medical Intervention\">receiving hormone treatments<\/a>. These laws have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-demand-hold-on-biden-commerce-pick-over-huawei-concerns\/\" title=\"Republicans Demand Hold on Biden Commerce Pick Over Huawei Concerns\">garnered bipartisan support<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star CM Punk made waves on social media by expressing his support for &#8220;trans kids&#8221; during his return to the ring after an injury break. 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