A former writer for WWE has launched a lawsuit against the pro wrestling organization, alleging she was fired after pushing back on storylines she found “offensively racist.”
According to People, writer Britney Abrahams — who is Black — filed a lawsuit against WWE, claiming on numerous occasions that she made known her objections to “offensively racist and stereotypical jargon” in the WWE writer’s room.
In her suit, Abrahams names WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, his daughter and former WWE Chairwoman Stephanie McMahon, and five members of the writing staff, referencing storylines involving such WWE stars as Bianca Belair, Apollo Crews and others.
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Abrahams’ suit alleges that WWE lead writer Ryan Callahan suggested a storyline that would reveal a Saudi-born wrestler to have been “behind the 9/11 attacks.”
She also claims that an idea was...
According to People, writer Britney Abrahams — who is Black — filed a lawsuit against WWE, claiming on numerous occasions that she made known her objections to “offensively racist and stereotypical jargon” in the WWE writer’s room.
In her suit, Abrahams names WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, his daughter and former WWE Chairwoman Stephanie McMahon, and five members of the writing staff, referencing storylines involving such WWE stars as Bianca Belair, Apollo Crews and others.
Read More: ‘Fire Vince’ Chant Breaks Out At WWE Show As Calls To Oust Vince McMahon Trend On Twitter
Abrahams’ suit alleges that WWE lead writer Ryan Callahan suggested a storyline that would reveal a Saudi-born wrestler to have been “behind the 9/11 attacks.”
She also claims that an idea was...
- 5/3/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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