WWE has been criticized for not featuring enough Black male wrestlers in their big events. After WWE Bad Blood, Triple H was asked about this issue. He said that when he looks at wrestlers, he doesnt think about their color, nationality, or genderjust their talent and he got backlash for the same and now Booker T has defended Triple H as well.
Recently, people have been worried about howBlack male wrestlers are treated on WWEs main roster, especially since they are rarely featured in Premium Live Events. WWE knows about this problem and plans to address it, especially by highlighting Black male singles wrestlers.
At the WWE Bad Blood Post-Show Press Conference, Triple H was asked about the criticism concerning the lack of diversity, especially the absence of Black talent at the event. He responded by saying that he doesnt judge wrestlers based on their color, nationality, or genderhe only focuses on their talent. Triple H stressed that for him, its all about the wrestlers abilities, not representation.
On his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T addressed this topic directly, acknowledging the historical bias against black wrestlers in the industry. While he recognized that such bias has existed, he disagreed with the notion that race plays a role in Triple Hs creative decisions.
Booker T pointed out that the wrestling world has traditionally had more white wrestlers than black wrestlers, which impacts representation. He argued that decisions about who appears on shows should be based on talent and relevance to the storyline, questioning whether any black wrestlers were involved in significant angles that justified their inclusion in the event.
Booker T compared the wrestling business to a merry-go-round, noting that visibility can vary over time. Ultimately, Booker T expressed his belief that talent is the primary factor, stating that those who are skilled will naturally rise to the top, regardless of their race.
WWE appears focused on steering clear of controversy surrounding diversity, but its unclear when they will begin featuring more diverse talent in their Premium Live Events. Triple Hs recent comments have sparked significant backlash, and fans are eager to see how the company will address this issue in the weeks ahead.
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