'You couldn't wait': Ryan Clark tears into Puka Nacua's girlfriend Hallie Aiono amid custody scandal
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veteran Ryan Clark has stirred a firestorm online with his no-holds-barred reaction to Puka Nacua's legal dispute with girlfriend Hallie Aiono. On The Pivot Podcast, Clark delivered a viral statement blasting Aiono's alleged betrayal.
The Rams wide receiver is now caught in headlines far beyond the football field. And Clark made sure to voice what many fans are quietly thinking.
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Clark didn't mince words while addressing the explosive situation between the couple. He questioned Aiono's motives and slammed her for not staying loyal while in the spotlight. 'If you were in it for the money, you had one job,' Clark said on the show. 'Y'all were together all over the NFL sites.
Everybody's posting you. It's a beautiful couple. Whoop-de-doo woo."
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He continued his takedown by pointing to the public nature of their relationship. 'The one job you had was to not have sex with somebody else—just for however long you had to do it. Whether you wanted to get a ring, whether you wanted to get a baby by Puka—all you had to do was wait. And you couldn't wait.'
Clark's raw commentary has since gone viral across NFL Twitter and YouTube.
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Fans flooded the video with support, while others debated the fairness of his criticism. But one thing's clear: his message struck a chord. Clark gave voice to a wave of disillusioned reactions online.
Inside the legal dispute shaking Nacua's personal life
Hallie Aiono has filed a petition in Los Angeles County, naming Nacua as the father of her unborn child. She's seeking full physical custody, with the child living exclusively with her. The petition also requests joint legal custody for decisions on health and schooling.
Aiono is asking Nacua to cover all pregnancy costs and legal expenses.
The filing comes just months after Nacua's record-breaking rookie season with the Rams. He had become one of the league's breakout stars—and the couple a favorite online. Now, the drama off the field is threatening to overshadow his rise. The public nature of the split has only intensified attention.
Clark ended his remarks with a personal message for Nacua, expressing concern and hope.
'So for Puka—congrats, man. I pray that's not your baby,' he said during the podcast. 'I hope you don't have to deal with the decision-making that comes along with knowing someone you trusted did that to you, and now got you on front street.'
Nacua has not commented on the petition or Clark's statements as of now. His focus is likely on training camp as the Rams prepare for the 2025 season. But with headlines swirling, the second-year star finds himself navigating unfamiliar territory. The game is still football—but the pressure just got personal.
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