Former WWE and ECW superstars are accusing an Ohio promoter and his father of not paying talent for appearances and forgery.
Dillon Hines, his World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling and his father Bobby Fulton are facing criticism from such stars as RVD, Sabu and Matt Riddle.
On his 1 of a Kindpodcast, RVD claims that Hines owes him money.
“How do you call yourself professional when you ripped me off at WrestleMania weekend in Philly, made me fight and do my own investigation to prove you owed me money and then promised to pay me over the next several weeks but instead shorted me again and again?” he asked.
“I feel obligated to let everyone know: Hey, if you’re taking bookings from this guy because he’s saying that he booked Rob Van Dam and that’s making him a big shot, and that’s why you want to work with him then I’ve got to tell you the rest of the story. I don’t work with him because he screwed me over. Then, his dad screwed me over and then they said they’re quitting. Instead of paying me, they’re quitting (the business),” he said.
In response, Hines wrote on social media: “Rob Van Dam is nothing more than a lying alcoholic and drug addict. More to come!”
Matt Riddle had his issues with Hines. Hines accused Riddle of changing their agreement which cost him money in the end.
RVD’s former tag team partner, Sabu, also has stated that Hines didn’t pay him what they agreed upon.
Hines says that Sabu didn’t live up to his obligations but he paid him anyways.
“We helped Sabu out of situations many times. I spoke to Sabu earlier today and he asked to be booked for future events, which at this point we will not work with him due to the issues that he has ongoing,” stated Hines.
A pop culture store, Zombie Hideout, has even entered the fray claiming Hines never fulfilled his agreement when it came to a Kurt Angle meet and greet. They say Hines never reimbursed the store or fans for the cancelled appearance.
Along with the financial issues Hines has been accused of selling forged autographs. The forgery claims though have never been proven or substantiated.
Hines has threatened to take legal action against his accusers and stated: “Our company has existed since 1977. You don’t last nearly 50 years without being of your word. Unfortunately, this industry is very cutthroat, where people can be jealous of the success of others and attempt to tear them down.”
TOP PHOTO: Dillon Hines, Instagram.
DILLON HINES & BOBBY FULTON LINKS
- Jan. 27, 2025: Big Time Wrestling: ‘Dillon Hines has completely left the world of wrestling’
- Jan. 24, 2025: Embattled promoter cancels show as phone call threat is made public
- Jan. 19, 2025: Promoter denies he cheated former WWE, ECW superstars
- Jan. 5, 2023: Laurinaitis dropped from collectibles event
- July 17, 2020: Bobby Fulton calls it a career
- May 28, 2018: Bobby Fulton hangs up his boots
