Gail Kim defends herself following the controversy over her comments about Riho in AEW

Gail Kim has been at the center of controversy in recent days due to her statements about AEW wrestler Riho, whom she indicated was dressed like a very young girl, wearing a ruffled skirt, and that the camera kept showing her intimate parts. These statements sparked a social media feud with Kenny Omega, AEW star and close friend of the Japanese wrestler.

The former Knockouts! champion has spoken out again after the strong reaction her statements provoked. During her participation on the Huge POP podcast, the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame member tried to clarify the context of her words, pointing out that it all stemmed from a feeling of discomfort while watching a specific match. Kim explained that what disturbed her was not the quality of the fight, but the way Riho was presented at that moment and an unfortunate camera angle.

I saw that segment and I remember feeling uncomfortable. Because yes, she looked very young and in my mind she was dressed like a little girl. When the camera focused below her skirt, I felt uncomfortable and that set the tone for the match.

The former champion emphasized that her judgment was conditioned by the staging rather than Riho's skills. "When I said she wasn't very believable in that match, it was because I was already uncomfortable from the start. In this era, with cases like Jeffrey Epstein, I just felt uncomfortable, and that's what I meant."

Kim also revealed that she was not the only one to experience that feeling: she assured that former AEW team members confessed they had also felt the same while working behind the scenes.

Gail Kim criticizes Dave Meltzer

In the same podcast, Kim took the opportunity to debunk other rumors and directly pointed to Dave Meltzer, one of the most influential wrestling journalists. According to her, although she had heard many things about him over the years, she never wanted to judge him until she met him, but his famous star rating system always bothered her.

I heard many things about Dave Meltzer but had never met him, so I didn't want to judge him. What always bothered me is his star rating system. Wrestling is subjective, you can have your favorite or who you consider the best, but his ratings greatly affected talent. This guy has never had a match in his life, has never worked in any position within a wrestling company, and yet many wrestlers were obsessed with his ratings. Additionally, he clearly favors Japanese wrestling, and I never understood it.

Kim stated that her opinion was solidified when, according to her, Meltzer openly lied by claiming he had contacted AEW seeking work. "I realized he blatantly lied, and that's when I confirmed I was right about him. That rumor that I approached AEW begging for a job is not true at all."