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JACK GALLAGHER RELEASED BY WWE (UPDATED WITH COMPANY STATEMENT)

By Mike Johnson on 2020-06-19 19:21:00

PWInsider.com has confirmed that 205 Live star Jack Gallagher was released today.

Gallagher's release comes after allegations made online overnight that he was involved in an alleged sexual assault over New Year's Eve 2014.    A woman named Becky came forward online to state that during a New Year's Eve party, Gallagher allegedly kept plying her with alcohol and then allegedly tried to accost her in a bathroom.  After making the accusation, the woman later posted screenshots of Gallagher reaching out to the host of the party, claiming he was unaware of the accusations until they were made publicly, had no memory of the situation and wanted to reach out to apologize to her.

WWE has not yet officially announced Gallagher's termination.

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Update 7:36 PM: WWE has issued the following statement:

Jack Gallagher released

WWE has come to terms on the release of Jack Gallagher (Jack Claffey).

 

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