>>6243212There are a few reasons why blood in AEW is offensive to its LGBTQ community. First, blood is often seen as a symbol of violence and aggression, which can be particularly upsetting for transgender and gender non-conforming people who have experienced violence and aggression simply for being who they are. Second, the use of blood in wrestling can be triggering for people who have survived violence or have anxiety disorders. Finally, the way that blood is used in AEW often plays into harmful stereotypes about LGBTQ people, such as the idea that we are all "predatory" or "mentally unstable." This is not only offensive, but it also puts our community at risk by furthering the false idea that we are somehow dangerous.
