WWE Superstars criticize comments about Peyton Royce made by Dave Meltzer

On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez were discussing the difference between the IIconics’ NXT and main roster runs. While, initially, Meltzer criticized their time on Smackdown Live, stating that their promos and matches haven’t been as engaging as they were back on the Yellow Brand, a comment about Peyton Royce’s looks put him in hot water with the wrestling community.

 


 

I think Peyton Royce’s transformation…to look more attractive..I don’t want to say. She looked more attractive in NXT. She was a lot lighter.

Alvarez clarified to the listeners that they weren’t saying she’s unattractive. However, that didn’t stop the wrestling community from coming down hard on Meltzer, including Royce, who said that comments like these can negatively affect young women for years.

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Royce’s co-workers, both past and present, and other members of the wrestling community quickly came to her defense.

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Meltzer did apologize, saying that Royce is indeed attractive and that he understands the pressure women are under in the entertainment industry.

However, many wrestling personalities and fans didn’t feel the apology was authentic, such as Tyler Breeze, though he wanted to emphasize on the point that this is a learning experience for Dave Meltzer.

Peyton Royce, as of yet, hasn’t responded to Meltzer’s apology.

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