On Monday, in response to Joey Styles’ open letter about his firing from Evolve, FloSports Managing Editor Jeremy Botter (who was at the show both covering it for FloSlam and as the Flo representative) disputed Styles’ version of what happened with a series of tweets:
For the record: Joey Styles' claim that I wasn't upset is false and a mischaracterization of what actually happened. I was upset.
— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) November 14, 2016
When Joey approached me to apologize, I was more concerned about Thatcher, who was being loaded into a car going to the hospital.
— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) November 14, 2016
But to say I was not upset is false, and I support Gabe's decision 100%. This will be my last comment on the matter.
— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) November 14, 2016
Styles had gotten in hot water for making a reference to the Donald Trump “hot mic” video after being directly told not to make any political references on commentary. His firing was quickly announced on Twitter, and Flo having to edit out his remarks delayed the release of the on demand version of Saturday’s Evolve show.
