Spike TV Executive Speaks on Austin Aries & Sexual Harassment

Former WCW commentator Mark Madden spoke with David Schwarz, Senior VP of Communications for Spike TV about the recent incident involving Impact Wrestling star Austin Aries, and ring announcer Christy Hemme.

“We have a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment. We discussed [the incident] with our partner. [Aries is] being disciplined. I’m trying to get more information on what action is being taken. Dixie Carter took this very personally. He will be disciplined. Again, we have a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment.

“I’m not sure specifically how it will be handled. To what extent, I don’t know. This is certainly something we don’t condone and don’t tolerate. Such behavior is not welcome. I think that a statement of some sort will be coming. That’s being worked out. But immediate action will be taken.”

Check out the following video for a clip of the infamous incident from last week’s episode of TNA  Impact Wrestling.