Being The Elite Removes Episodes Featuring Joey Ryan

The Elite purge all Joey Ryan content following multiple abuse allegations.

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All episodes of Being The Elite featuring Joey Ryan have been removed from the popular web series' YouTube channel.

The Young Bucks, who star in and produce BTE, released the following press release on Tuesday:-

"Hi guys and girls. We hope this video provides an escape, or even maybe makes you laugh during these tough times. We love you all.

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Out of respect to the victims, we have began the process of taking down BTE videos which featured an accused serial sexual abuser. Our biggest regret is providing a platform unknowingly to such a despicable person. Our hearts go out to the victims and anyone else affected."

This came roughly 24 hours after Kenny Omega had announced a delay in uploading BTE's latest episode, presumably as a consequence of the above:-

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The team has since released the new episode, no. 209, in its entirety.

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Ryan has been the subject of at least 16 sexual abuse, harassment, and assault allegations since the #SpeakingOut movement started gathering steam last week. The BTE team is yet to clarify their stance on frequent collaborator Marty Scurll, who has also been implicated and has appeared in a lot more episodes than Ryan.

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