Documents filed with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office earlier this month reveal an ongoing series of payments from Park Ministries, the spiritual organization headed by megachurch pastor Rupert Park, to former professional wrestler and current reality television star Busty Moneyslam.
The information was revealed as part of a financial disclosure to the State of Pennsylvania’s Family Court System, which Moneyslam was required to submit as part of her motion to amend an alimony agreement between herself and her ex-husband, Grip Rutherford. Rutherford is also a former wrestler, who divorced Moneyslam after nine years of marriage, during which time the two of them had regularly performed together in the wrestling ring.
The purpose of the payments is not stated, but consistent amounts have been deposited on a monthly basis into Moneyslam’s account going back at least three years, which is the full extent of the financial disclosure made to the court thus far.
Rupert Park first rose to prominence more than 20 years ago as the head pastor at First Light Evangelical Church in Ocala, Florida, where he once delivered a sermon described as “scathing,” “cruel,” and even “unhinged” by those in attendance. Shortly after this well-documented event, Park reportedly took a sabbatical for several months to spend time with family. He later formed the church’s parent corporation, Park Ministries, which today oversees a number of church operations, and appears to be at least partially entangled in his personal finances as well.
After first gaining fame as a professional wrestler, Busty Moneyslam has since transitioned into television roles, including competition shows like Influencer Rodeo and the short-lived Bust My Attitude. Her latest project is listed on IMDB.com as an untitled reality dating show, which is currently in production.
At the time of printing, none of the parties involved had responded to a request for comment.
This story is developing, and more details will be posted as they become available.
