At the 2025 AEW Revolution pay-per-view event, Queen of the Ring star Damaris Lewis was interviewed and made a comment that sparked controversy among wrestling fans.
During the interview, Lewis remarked:
“One thing I learned about pro wrestlers – you all know you are going to win before everybody else does, so thank you for teaching me that.”
Many fans interpreted her statement as “exposing” the wrestling business, leading to backlash across social media.
While appearing on Busted Open Radio, Lewis addressed the controversy and clarified her remarks.
“First and foremost, I completely take accountability for how it came out. That was not how it was intended. I’m sorry if it came out way wrong. During the course of our press tour, I reiterated the statement that you guys carry something in you that says all the time ‘I’m gonna win, I’m gonna win, I’m gonna win,’ and it’s been incredibly inspiring to me. Having a very short time period to think about an answer in the arena, that’s what came out of my mouth. When I heard it back, I too was like, ‘Eghh, that’s not what I meant.’ I’ve been saying, because it’s true, because I am incredibly inspired by this sport, you know you’re going to win before you step in the ring, no matter what. It is a sport. It is real. People are in there, in that ring, doing what they gotta do. It’s tough. It’s dangerous at times. I respect it fully, with my whole heart. I will say it again, I’m so sorry if it came off that way. I know these fans love their sport and were defending their sport. I can’t be mad.”
