STATEMENT FROM ROB FEINSTEIN by 1wrestling.com
3/08/2004 10:33:43 PM
Statement from Rob Feinstein
I am writing this as my only contact with the media regarding the allegations made about myself. I am doing this without the knowledge of Gabe or Doug or anyone associated with Ring Of Honor and RFVideo.
This has been a very hard time for me obviously and to say I've experienced emotions I never had before is an understatement. I've considered killing myself numerous times and if I wasn't such a coward I think I would have done. I need to thank my family for the support they have shown me.
To all the boys in Ring Of Honor I apologise. I love each and every one of you and I'm sorry, so so sorry. I hope one day you can all get over this misunderstanding which has soiled my good name.
I've been reading the Internet alot recently and seen the comments people have said about me, and whilst I can understand the reaction people need to realise these are just allegations and we live in America where you are innocent until proven innocent. I have never and would never engage in sexual activity with anyone under 18 years of age. If you have read the conversation between me and the supposed 14 year old boy you will se that at no time did I say I wanted any type of sexual liaisons.
I have been victimised and these allegations are 100% unfounded. I am currently in discussion with my lawyer and numerous suits are going to be filed against NBC, numerous individuals involved in this sting and numerous websites.
With regards my companies RFVideo and Ring Of Honor I am no longer involved despite what some websites are reporting. With all this going on in my life I am in no condition to work anyway and I won't be returning to either companies in any capacity until my name is cleared. I doubt very much I'll ever return to ROH. Doug is now in control of RFVideo which I believe is getting a new name and Ring Of Honor is being run by Gabe and CM Punk.
Please continue to suport Ring Of Honor because whilst I created it I promise you at this moment and for the forseable future am not involved. Ring Of Honor is the greatest promotion in the world today not just because of me but because of the workers, guys like Somoa Joe, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Special K, Raven, and CM Punk.
Everyone please remember I am a human being and we all make mistakes, let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
Robert Feinstein