Fitness influencer Wes Watson has found himself in hot water after a civil court deposition revealed a series of heated exchanges with UFC star Kevin Holland, along with concerning behavior during legal proceedings. During the deposition, Watson loses composure multiple times while being questioned by attorneys about his social media activity and alleged threats.
The legal drama centers around an incident at Watson’s gym, where he allegedly invited confrontation through social media posts.
During the deposition, attorneys established that Watson operates multiple Instagram accounts, including his main account and an alternate account under the name “Wes Watson 1904.” This connection proved important as they examined direct message exchanges between Watson and Holland.
The messages show Holland challenging Watson after noticing he had turned off comments on a post.
Holland wrote, “I’m in Miami Thursday. Beach fight, bar fight, house fight. Up to you, your way, your city.”
Watson responded with what appeared to be racially coded language, referring to Holland as a “toad” multiple times. When Watson’s girlfriend was mentioned, Watson wrote, “She don’t like toads. Nobody does.”
During questioning about whether he invited people to his gym for physical challenges, Watson initially denied it, stating “Never. Never. That’s so stupid.”
However, the attorney presented video evidence of Watson publicly giving out his gym address and telling critics, “Follow me out of the parking lot, okay? And don’t tell anyone and handle your business.” This direct contradiction to his testimony raised serious questions about truthfulness under oath.
Watson’s behavior during the deposition deteriorated rapidly. When pressed about the meaning of “toad” and whether it referenced Holland being Black, Watson became increasingly aggressive with the attorney. He told the lawyer to “shut up,” called him “an old white dude from Florida,” and said “You’re looking dumb at this point.”
The situation escalated further when Watson stated, “Listen, I’m getting sick of your behavior. I mean, honestly, I don’t have to do any of this if I don’t want. I don’t have to participate in any of this.” He attempted to justify his actions by claiming he “saves lives for a living” and portrayed himself as a victim.
When attorneys questioned whether his threatening videos were genuine, Watson claimed they were merely “skits” and “pattern disruption” designed to sell products and services. This contradicts his public persona of being his “most authentic self” on social media.
Watson attempted to deflect accusations by mentioning his African-American stepdaughter, saying “My stepdaughter’s African-American, so whatever. I love her. So we’re not doing this, bro. You’re not going to paint me as prejudiced.”
The deposition, spanning over 100 pages, reveals a pattern of online harassment, alleged threats, and a fitness influencer struggling to maintain composure under legal scrutiny.
