Impact Wrestling star Jordynne Grace recently made some comments about Chris Benoit, suggesting that he wouldn’t be able to keep up with modern wrestlers today due to the fact that he would not be able to remember his matches. She also said his body of work does not deserve respect due to his actions in his final days.
Shortly after, Grace released the following apology:
“Last week I made an irresponsible and unnecessary tweet. Regardless of how my personal emotions influence my opinion, I should have recognized the impact my words would have on friends and family close to the situation. I was completely thoughtless in that regard.
Since reflecting this past week, I’ve reached out privately to friends and family that I angered or hurt.
Among those was David Benoit, Chavo Guererro, and Chris Jericho, who are supporting me in the decision to partner and fundraise with the Concussion Legacy Foundation (formerly Sports Legacy Institute). I have pledged $5,000, with the overall campaign goal being $20,000.
I’m acutely aware that the damage has been done. I would never intentionally add onto the suffering of those already dealing with such a traumatic event, and I am sorry for my insensitivity and aggravating this already delicate topic. This is my way of attempting to squeeze something positive out of the negative situation I created. Thank you in advance to everyone who donates.
– Patricia”
Now, Nancy Benoit’s sister, Sandra Toffoloni, has taken to Twitter to react to the apology. She takes issue with the fact that the discussion and apology have once again put the focus more on Chris Benoit rather than Nancy and Daniel, the victims of the murders. She wrote,
“It’s weird, I didn’t hear my phone ring. I really thought the work, I’ve been putting in for 15 yrs trying to keep & elevate my sister’s legacy hadn’t gone unnoticed. Guess my family is an afterthought…again.
I don’t…I don’t even know where to f**king start. #heartbroken
To think I broke all the yrs of silence, ignored my personal pain and rage to successfully put EVERY person mentioned in this apology tweet over time & again in the press, doing pr and on my platforms. Why did I think it would be different? Fuckin Groundhogs Day.”
Grace responded to Toffoloni, suggesting she’d like to speak to her privately. She said,
“I’m very sorry. Please forgive me if I’m not feeling much like my usually extra-gracious self. My hurt is not aimed at you personally, but could I have a moment where I think of myself and my parents first? I’m sure I’ll regret dragging anyone but not right now.?”
“I’m angry because it was the flood of outrage over her tweet disparaging his technical prowess. That’s what upsets everyone? That’s the hill people are gonna die on?”
To everyone saying ‘but this has nothing to do with Nancy’ Everyone has their limit. My graciousness, understanding and forgiveness has been pushed to a detrimental level. It’s NOT about the Tweet. It’s the reaction.”
Toffoloni also released several more Tweets on the matter, which you can read below:
To think I broke all the yrs of silence, ignored my personal pain and rage to successfully put EVERY person mentioned in this apology tweet over time & again in the press, doing pr and on my platforms. Why did I think it would be different? Fuckin Groundhogs Day.
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 11, 2022
I’m very sorry. Please forgive me if I’m not feeling much like my usually extra-gracious self. My hurt is not aimed at you personally, but could I have a moment where I think of myself and my parents first? I’m sure I’ll regret dragging anyone but not right now.
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 11, 2022
To everyone saying “but this has nothing to do with Nancy” ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Everyone has their limit. My graciousness, understanding and forgiveness has been pushed to a detrimental level. It’s NOT about the Tweet. It’s the reaction. https://t.co/22Ef51JudL
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 12, 2022
Absolutely not. I love my nephew unconditionally and will always support him, that’s my job as Auntie. I’m angry because it was the flood of outrage over her tweet disparaging his technical prowess. Like…That’s what upsets everyone? That’s the hill people are gonna die on?
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 12, 2022
It’s never been in the mud, nor will it be.
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 12, 2022
I’m working on it privately 🫶🏻
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 12, 2022
I absolutely love & respect CJ and he’s as sincere as it gets & has helped TREMENDOUSLY over the last 15yrs.
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) July 12, 2022
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