Victoria Pulled From Upcoming DPW Event, Blames "Cancel Culture"

Professional wrestling fans of the two-time WWE Women's Champion Victoria, also known as Tara in TNA/Impact Wrestling, were recently disappointed to learn that the veteran performer has been pulled from a scheduled appearance at a major independent wrestling event.

Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria/Tara) was scheduled for a meet-and-greet at the upcoming Deadlock Pro Wrestling (DPW) show. However, DPW publicly announced the cancellation of her appearance, which Varon herself has since alluded to as a result of "cancel culture."

While Deadlock Pro Wrestling did not specify the exact reason for Varon's removal, the announcement came amidst a significant wave of social media backlash. Online discussion heavily focused on Varon's alleged public political commentary and activity that some fans found objectionable.

In a recent interview, Varon addressed the situation without providing specifics on the event, saying she was "canceled" from an October show appearance due to a campaign of online "hate." She revealed that a friend had called to inform her of the cancellation and the reason cited on Twitter. Varon described the experience as receiving a significant amount of "hate" and stated that she struggled to resist responding to the negativity online, but ultimately chose to "rise above" it.

Varon remains a beloved figure in the wrestling world, celebrated for her trailblazing career, intense in-ring style, and memorable rivalries with stars like Trish Stratus and Molly Holly. Her appearances at independent shows and conventions are highly anticipated by fans eager to meet the legend.

The sudden cancellation of her meet-and-greet at DPW is undoubtedly a disappointment for fans who were looking forward to the opportunity. The situation highlights the volatile intersection of social media, public opinion, and independent wrestling bookings, where fan reaction can quickly impact a scheduled event.

Varon, who recently signed a WWE "Nostalgic Contract" allowing her inclusion in merchandise and video games like WWE 2K25, remains active on the convention circuit. Fans will have to wait for new updates on her future appearances.