IPW:UK Founder Daniel Edler Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Minor

Daniel Edler, who founded International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK) in 2004 and built it into one of the UK scene’s top promotions until selling it last summer, has been accused of sexual misconduct by an underage wrestling fan, who goes by Ryanne on Twitter. She also works with the team at BritWres Review. It began with a series of Tweets directed at Edler’s new promotions, Spotlight Wrestling, which he recently founded, that included a training school, from earlier this morning.

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950678065528627201

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950685459075739648

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950776607865745409

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950777486853500931

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With Daniel Edler’s known ties to such a wrestling institution as IPW:UK, Ryanne was quick to jump to their defence as they no longer had connections to their founder. In fact, they’d recently rebranded as simply “IPW” in new graphics.

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950797859204583424

Finally, after being somewhat vague (although relatively easy to pick up on) about the situation involving Daniel Edler, Ryanne released a stream of DMs showing him initiating conversation, offering her money for things, and most damning, alleging to a past sexual encounter with her (and her implying to him that she felt forced to do it). Several times, Edler asks her to delete their chat from her phone as it could get him in trouble.

The full thread is in this Twitter feed directly below:

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950801558056394752

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950818462179487744

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950818465312460801

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950818468122767360

https://twitter.com/FaeLeilani836/status/950818470073196544

As the news began to go viral on Twitter, it didn’t take long for most of the wrestlers on the upcoming Spotlight cards to immediately side with Ryanne and denounce Spotlight, ending any alliance or association with Edler or Spotlight. It’s assumed the ones that haven’t pulled out yet have yet to get online since the news broke.

I'm always proud of the team we have here at BWR but tonight I'm extra proud of @FaeLeilani836.

To come out and openly talk about the situation with a man who shall remain unnamed takes a lot of courage.

Hopefully this individual will face the full force of the law.

– Darren

— BritWresReview (@BritWresReview) January 9, 2018

Due to recent events that have come to light, I have officially withdrawn from this Sunday’s Spotlight Wrestling show and I have severed all ties with both the promoter and the training school

— D A N N Y – D U G G A N (@DannyDugganPro) January 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/SlickLombardo/status/950807367452590080

My statement regarding Spotlight Wrestling. #TIMESUP pic.twitter.com/sJqs9PYTTc

— Maverick Mayhew (@Maverick_Mayhew) January 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/RayeWrestles/status/950854067483561986

https://twitter.com/Matt_Burden/status/950846694933004289

As a result of recently published events, I would like to inform you that I withdraw myself from this Sunday’s Spotlight Wrestling show and remove all associations between myself and this promotion.
I look forward to pursuing the remainder of my career elsewhere.

— Fentos (@FentosGoodSir) January 9, 2018

I was booked at Spotlight Wrestling for March but I’ve pulled out too and I will have no association with promoters/workers that take advantage of their positions like that.

Never be afraid to speak up.
So much respect Ryanne for speaking out. https://t.co/rxWnxzBZ1p

— Do It like a HOSS (@bigtjustice1) January 9, 2018

Due to recent events that have come to my attention, I will no longer have any connection to SPOTLIGHT Wrestling or it's promoter, I have severed all ties effictive immediately

— Paul (@CaptDeadPaul501) January 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/chakarawrestler/status/950841458919137280

I will no longer be appearing
On Sunday or any future events
I have cut all ties with spotlight wrestling and promoter.

— The Cuban Heat (@cubanheatMANG) January 9, 2018

Due to recent events I will be breaking all ties with Spotlight Wrestling . I will not be appearing this Sunday or at any future events.

— Cieran (@CieranHLDTGHT) January 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/HarryMant/status/950834221047742464