An audio clip of Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer surfaced where he explained the difference between Peyton Royce in NXT and the main roster.
You can listen to the clip for yourself below.
Is this normal stuff for a journalist to be talking about? Ever?
“She was more attractive in NXT” “She was a lot lighter.” pic.twitter.com/URfefHaFDu— Danny (@dajosc11) August 9, 2018
Royce got wind of the tweet and responded.
So what would you have me do Dave… starve myself? —— This is how nightmares for young women start. The females in your life must be proud. https://t.co/8MNpZNsR7m
— Peyton Royce (@PeytonRoyceWWE) August 15, 2018
Many WWE Superstars came to the defense of Royce.
This is unacceptable on so many levels. How dare you say that someone is more attractive when they are ‘lighter’. You have no idea how stupid comments like this can affect someone for life.@PeytonRoyceWWE is PERFECT just the way she is. A strong & beautiful WOMAN! https://t.co/1FDakcolpf
— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) August 15, 2018
What a true piece of sweltering hot garbage. You’re an angel too good for this earth. He’d be lucky if you gave him the time of day. Which you would, because you’re also a great person. Love ya girl. Let’s set better examples
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) August 15, 2018
You’re beautiful @PeytonRoyceWWE . Rise up and shine brighter. Keep on keepin on and do your thing, because you are a true lady and superstar.
— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) August 15, 2018
There’s a way to genuinely apologize to someone and then there’s a way to pass the buck trying to redirect blame because you got called out. Own up to your words. YOU’RE the one who said them.
— Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) August 15, 2018
-6 stars, Dave.
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) August 15, 2018
— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) August 15, 2018
What a prick. Love you sis — https://t.co/oRWMAIWcwR
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) August 15, 2018
Meltzer apologized for his comments, both directly to Royce and in seperate posts.
I’d like to apologize to you. You are an exceedingly attractive woman. I do realize the lengths and pressures on women in the entertainment world to maintain unnatural looks at times and am glad you pointed this out. https://t.co/qkgOrpVQOX
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) August 15, 2018
Again to everyone, I do want to apologize and I’m glad Peyton Royce sent her tweet because there was a valuable point there that we can all learn from.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) August 15, 2018
I would love to. That’s why I thanked her for the post and hope we can all learn from my mistake. But yes, it is my mistake, not passing any bucks, nor making any excuses for it. I’ve learned and hope others can learn from MY mistake. https://t.co/9en9ULA7Y0
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) August 15, 2018
