ROSS WATSON SCOTLAND'S GLASGOW PRO WRESTLER INVOLVED IN INAPPROPRIATE TEXTS WITH 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Ross Watson, widely recognized by his ring name Kid Fite, a professional wrestler based in Glasgow, has found himself at the center of a serious controversy involving inappropriate communications with a teenage girl. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation within the Scottish wrestling community and beyond, leading to prominent wrestling organizations severing ties with him.

Watson, who is now 35 years old, issued a public statement expressing his remorse and shame over the situation. He admitted that he engaged in flirtatious messages with a girl who was only 16 at the time, describing her as an attractive individual who appeared to be in her early twenties when they first met. In his statement, Watson explained that he initially had no awareness of her true age, which he claimed was unknown to him at the outset of their interaction.

He detailed that the girl was not a formal trainee at any wrestling school but had briefly participated in training sessions to support her younger brother, who was involved in the sport. Watson clarified that he was present during one of these training sessions and not during the other, after which neither she nor her brother returned to the training facility. Several weeks later, they began communicating online, which eventually led to the inappropriate exchanges.

In his statement, Watson expressed deep regret, stating, “I am ashamed to say I have little memory of the conversations, which is not a denial but an acknowledgment of my poor recollection.” He further admitted that upon discovering her age, he continued the conversations, which he now recognizes as a grave mistake. Watson attributed his actions to his mental health struggles at the time, citing a recent marriage breakdown and heavy alcohol consumption, which he described as a crutch during a difficult period in his life.

He emphasized that alcohol was not an excuse for his behavior but acknowledged that he was intoxicated when he first reached out to the girl. Watson stated, “It was not right, but it was consensual contact between two people, and nothing illegal took place.” However, he also acknowledged that the contact should never have happened and that he should have ended all communication once he learned her true age. In a moment of clarity, he recognized the inappropriateness of his actions and made efforts to cease contact.

Despite his attempts to end the interaction, Watson reported that the girl responded with abuse and threats, especially after he entered into a new relationship. She allegedly made threats of physical harm against his partner, further escalating the situation. Watson expressed remorse for the hurt and embarrassment caused to those involved and thanked supporters who reached out with messages of concern.

The fallout from the revelations has led to decisive actions from the Scottish wrestling industry. Prominent organizations such as Pro Wrestling Innovation and Edinburgh-based Discovery Wrestling announced they would no longer work with Watson, citing the recent events as the reason. Pro Wrestling Innovation issued a statement saying, “Given the events of the last few days, we have decided that Kid Fite will no longer be involved in any way at our shows moving forward.”

Watson’s statement also addressed the circulation of screenshots purportedly showing conversations with the young girl. He clarified that she was never a formal trainee and that her participation in training was brief and not ongoing. He reiterated that he was unaware of her age at the time and expressed shame over continuing the conversations once he found out she was 16. He attributed his actions to his mental health struggles, noting that he was intoxicated during the exchanges and that alcohol had become a coping mechanism during his personal crisis.

He admitted that his behavior was wrong and that he should have ended all contact immediately. He described how he ultimately told her that their communication could not continue, which led to her lashing out with abusive language. The situation worsened when she discovered he had started a new relationship, and she reportedly made threats against his partner.

In his closing remarks, Watson expressed profound regret, stating, “British wrestling has been my passion, my work, and my life. I have given everything to this industry, and I am devastated that the livelihood I have spent 19 years building has been destroyed in a matter of days due to my poor judgment and a young woman’s revenge.” He also criticized the industry, describing it as hypocritical and broken, and hinted at a possible departure from wrestling altogether. The controversy has cast a long shadow over his career and the broader Scottish wrestling scene, leaving many questions about accountability and the future of the sport in the region.