BREAKING: Former WWE Star Finally Responds To “R*pist” Allegation

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Following his loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 last week, where the star was knocked out in a mere 12 seconds, Gable Steveson, the former WWE star, has spoken up. The star issued a statement saying that it was for his family, his fans, and those who knew him. He said he knew that he would not be supported by certain people, but he was now speaking as a husband and a father to his very young daughter.

The star addressed how, before the fight, his opponent, Sharaf, had brought up the past allegations against Gable of being a “r*pist.” He said that he believed it was to get into his head before the fight but also it opened something that had already been addressed. He mentioned how he had not done the alleged things and that he had been investigated and the matter was dropped by the District Attorney, and that the former WWE star had also cooperated with law enforcement.

“This statement is for my family, my friends, my fans, and the people who truly know me and know the kind of man I am. I know there are people who will never support me, no matter what I say or do. That’s their choice. But I’m speaking to the people who know me not just as an athlete, but as a husband and a father to a young daughter. Prior to and during fight week, an incident from my college years was brought up by my opponent. I believe it was raised to get in my head, but it also reopened something that had been addressed years ago. I want to be clear: I did not do anything alleged. I was never charged with a crime, and the matter was ultimately dropped by the District Attorney. The allegations were not ignored nor brushed aside. They were thoroughly and heavily reviewed as I fully cooperated with law enforcement, including a separate Title IX review.”

The former WWE star went on to say that there were no criminal charges brought against him, let alone a conviction, and there was no finding that held him responsible either. The matter had been closed, and there is no pending legal issue with the wrestler at all. He went on to say that for him, his focus was now clear, and that he would be only focused on his wife, his daughter, his family, and his work. He went on to thank those who believed in him.

“There were no criminal charges, no conviction, and no finding of responsibility against me. The matter was closed, and there is no pending legal issue involving me. My own attorney did their own investigation and stated on the record that even if the law was changed, I would have the same outcome, which now speaks for itself. I understand how serious allegations like this are, and I understand that people may have questions when they hear only part of a story. Moving forward, I am going to keep focusing on my wife, my daughter, my family, and the work in front of me.”

He went on to address his opponent, saying that Sharaf had been successful in getting into his head. He congratulated him and that said that it had been his night. He said that after the loss, he will be back with an “undeniable will” to win and focus on what’s next.

It remains to be seen what’s next for the former WWE star.

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