WWE executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque dismissed claims that the company doesn't give enough opportunities to employees of certain races.
Levesque is widely considered to be one of the most popular wrestlers of all time and currently serves as executive talent relations and storytelling for WWE.
During a press conference promoting the upcoming pay-per-view event Bad Blood, Levesque was asked about the lack of racial “representation” at recent WWE events.
“Prior to 'Bad Blood,' there were several reports regarding the representation of black male wrestlers within WWE,” began a reporter who goes by the name TJ Legacy.
“They are [premium live event] With the last 3 cards. There were no black female wrestlers on the “Bad Blood” card. … How do you decide between making sure there's representation and making sure there are wrestlers who get the opportunities they deserve?'' he added.
Triple H immediately cut off the main question.
“I see [that] Everyone gets a chance. “I don't know the difference between anyone,'' Lévesque replied, “I don't know the color of the skin, I don't know the nationality, I don't know anything. I just see the talent. I don't know the difference between men and women.'' No. I can see the talent.
“I don't track any of that,” he added.
Levesque then addressed WWE, saying that WWE is just trying to tell the best stories and allow the best talent to flourish.
“I'm doing what's relevant, what's best in storytelling, and what's best delivered. That's the outcome. It doesn't make any difference whether the best story is male or female.” The executive concluded.
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The race-specific questions seem to ignore the vast majority of WWE's roster, which is incredibly racially diverse, without ever mentioning it.
WWE main list There are currently four champions of Samoan descent, one of whom is female, two black female champions, and one Mexican champion.
NXT, the company's developmental promotion, will feature a Puerto Rican women's champion, a Nigerian men's champion, and a Spanish tag team champion.
But activist media figures have maintained for decades that there has always been discrimination in WWE that prevented black players from becoming high-paid stars and champions.
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