Dark Sheik Walks Out On GCW Over Drake Wuertz's Return

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In Short: Dark Sheik walked out on GCW when the company brought back controversial wrestler Drake Wuertz, revealing her decision on social media.

Wuertz returned to GCW the night after his surprise appearance at GCW Homecoming, where he helped Joseph Sawyer win the GCW Title.

In his return match, Wuertz apologized for his past actions, which included promoting QAnon conspiracy theories and opposing mask mandates.

Despite his apology, Wuertz has not competed since his return bout at Homecoming night two.

Brett Lauderdale, GCW's owner, explained his reasoning for bringing Wuertz back in a statement available online.

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Wuertz returned the next night, competing in a deathmatch and apologizing for his past actions, which included pushing QAnon views, publicly arguing against mandating mask-wearing, calling PRIDE month “woke propaganda,” and more.
On social media, Dark Sheik revealed she walked out of GCW over Drake returning.