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TEXAS INDEPENDENT WRESTLER ASF DROPPED BY LOCAL PROMOTION AFTER ARREST

The Laredo Morning Times reported today that Laredo, Texas-based independent promotion Lucha Maniaks has dropped wrestler ASF, real name Luis Antonio Garcia, after he was was arrested on 12/6 of online solicitation of a minor younger than 14 years old, a second degree felony, and display harmful material to a minor.

The outlet published the following statement from the promotion:

Dear Lucha Maniaks Community,

It is with deep regret that we address you again regarding our FORMER TEAM MEMBER, Antonio Garcia "ASF". Unfortunately, we have learned of his recent arrest on December 6th in connection with felony charges..

It is crucial to emphasize that the actions taken do not align with the fundamental values promoted by LuchaManiaks. As a team, we stand firm in our commitment to integrity and respect in every facet of our operations.

We want to make it clear that, upon confirming his guilt, we have already taken the decision to end all working relations with him. This resolution is taken in line with the need to preserve the integrity of our community and the gravity of the matter.

LuchaManiaks reaffirms their commitment to providing quality entertainment and a safe environment for their fans. The trust placed in us is invaluable, and we will continue to work tirelessly to maintain it.

We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time and want to assure you that we will continue to strive to be a benchmark of integrity in the wrestling community.

Carefully,

The LuchaManiaks Squad

The arrest report for Garcia states that he allegedly sent explicit photos via Facebook several years ago to a fan, then 11-years old, who had messaged him to wish him good luck on a match.  Garcia also allegedly sent photos via Snapchat.

According to the report, Garcia was brought in by authorities on 12/6 for questioning and initially claimed that the girl's boyfriend had made up the accusations about him but when asked whether he had sent the girl a photo of his genitalia, he is said to have stated, 'My answer is I’m not sure. I have nothing to tell you. It was a stupid mistake,'" 

Garcia, as ASF, last wrestled in September.  He had made appearances for GCW but the promotion and others stopped using him in January 2023, around the same period allegations of improper behavior by Laredo began spreading within professioal wrestling circles.   Of late, he had been wrestling only for Laredo independent promotion Lucha Maniaks.

Garcia is currently out on bond.

To read their complete report, click here.

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