AEW star Kiera Hogan has responded to backlash for saying pro wrestling was a stepping stone for her.
The former IMPACT star was recently announced as a cast member on Zeus Network’s Joseline’s Cabaret California. During her introduction, Kiera said, “Wrestling was always going to be a stepping stone to do other things.”
This particular comment raised some eyebrows on the internet. It didn’t take long for Kiera Hogan to respond to the backlash, and she has now released the following statement.
“Yes, I said ‘pro wrestling was always going to be a stepping stone for other things.’ And I meant that. Because wrestling has always been my first love — but I’m multi-talented and unapologetically ambitious. I knew from the jump that wrestling would open doors for me in fashion, TV, and beyond. Just like it has for so many others before me.”
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“Y’all cheer when wrestlers land movie roles, runway shows, or makeup deals… but get mad when I say it out loud?
“I’m not here to play small or limit myself to one lane. I’m here to build an empire.”
Kiera Hogan last competed in an AEW ring in 2024, when she lost to Deonna Purrazzo on Collision.
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