The controversy was far from over. Years later, in early 2024, as WWE was dealing with a separate, massive lawsuit involving its former chairman Vince McMahon, a reporter took the opportunity to ask Shawn Michaels about the allegations once again.

Fans often feel a deep personal connection to influencers due to daily content consumption. However, creators maintain a strict boundary regarding their physical autonomy. Online comments regarding a creator's physique must still respect standard boundaries; public visibility does not equate to an open invitation for harassment. Respecting Content Behind Paywalls

In late 2023 (or early 2024, depending on the archival sources), Beefcake Gordon was attending a public fan meetup or a fitness expo. According to a now-viral clip (since re-uploaded hundreds of times), a female fan approached Gordon and asked for a photo. The standard influencer response would have been to simply pose.