Joey Ryan has responded to a statement from Lucha Underground star Ivelisse who claims she has been trying to get out of her contract for over a year and now feels like she’s being "legally held hostage" by Lucha Underground. Ryan supports her claims and says it is "petty" of LU to keep wrestlers locked up in contracts.

Joey tweeted:

"I back Ivelisse 100% on this. Prior to S4, we were told anybody who requested a release would be granted one. Some did and left after the tapings. Others showed faith in the product and now seems are being punished for it. With no S5 in sight, it’s petty to keep anyone locked up."

I back Ivelisse 100% on this. Prior to S4, we were told anybody who requested a release would be granted one. Some did and left after the tapings. Others showed faith in the product and now seems are being punished for it. With no S5 in sight, it’s petty to keep anyone locked up. https://t.co/sBluiCWamY

, Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) January 15, 2019