CHIKARA recently removed Kobald from its roster after allegations of emotional and physical abuse surfaced. Unfortunately for them that was not the only accusation against the promotion or its talent. Mike Quackenbush has received accusations of neglect and abuse. Icarus also has allegations of leaving bruises on an underage girl, who he supposedly said “liked it rough.”
Quackenbush was the head trainer for CHIKARA’s school, The Wrestle Factory. Hallowicked was the assistant trainer.
A friend reached out to me after I posted my experience. They would like to remain anonymous for the time being so I’m posting on their behalf. #SpeakingOut pic.twitter.com/5doIHv9tWV
— ❄ Wiggy ❄ (@CZWiggy) June 24, 2020
Third friend reached out. #SpeakingOut about Icarus. pic.twitter.com/2t830jYQuM
— ❄ Wiggy ❄ (@CZWiggy) June 24, 2020
Due to the accusations, Jakob Hammermeier, Fightmare, and Hallowicked have all announced that they are leaving both CHIKARA and The Wrestle Factory Carolina Dojo.
Hallowicked said:
“Effective Immediatley I am resigning from CHIKARA and The Wrestle Factory. While I do not believe any of the allegations levied are against me personally, I can not in good conscience continue my association with the group.”
Hammermeier said:
“Effective immediately I tender my resignation to Chikara. The Wrestle Factory Carolina Dojo will return to being The Carolina Wrestling Academy. I do not condone any actions by the Philadelphia school and will no longer be associated with the brand.”
Frightmare said:
“Effective Immediately I am resigning from CHIKARA. I gave everything I had to the company, and while I do not believe any of the allegations levied are against me personally. I can not in good conscience continue with this company. Thank you for the years of support.”
Effective Immediatley I am resigning from CHIKARA and The Wrestle Factory. While I do not believe any of the allegations levied are against me personally, I can not in good conscience continue my association with the group.
— Hallowicked (@Go2SleepyHollow) June 24, 2020
Effective immediately I tender my resignation to Chikara. The Wrestle Factory Carolina Dojo will return to being The Carolina Wrestling Academy. I do not condone any actions by the Philadelphia school and will no longer be associated with the brand.
— COUNT KING WORLDSTAR (@jhammermeier) June 24, 2020
Effective Immediately I am resigning from CHIKARA. I gave everything I had to the company, and while I do not believe any of the allegations levied are against me personally. I can not in good conscience continue with this company. Thank you for the years of support.
— FRIGHTMARE (@FrightmareLucha) June 24, 2020
