WWE has undergone significant changes in recent years, but stories about its internal operations and culture continue to surface. Now, some of the more unsavory things that have been said backstage are coming to the surface.
A recent Rolling Stone article, titled Inside the WWE Writers Room, A Kingdom Ruled by Fear, has drawn considerable attention, shedding light on various aspects of the companys environment.
The article not only touched on a controversial incident involving a Martin Luther King Jr. Day segment but also revealed WWEs strict dress code for employees. However, the most notable revelations were about the companys workplace culture, particularly during Vince McMahons tenure.
One former writer shared their experience, describing the writers room as a difficult environment. Those people were the most miserable people Ive ever worked with, but thats where a lot of them had worked their whole professional lives and thats the only game in town, the writer said. They didnt know what it was like working on a regular television show.
Another writer recounted a disturbing interaction where a leadership figure insulted a colleague in a particularly crude manner, saying, I wish your dad pulled out and came on your moms tits instead of having you. This type of language was referred to as good old boys locker-room talk, which, according to the writer, worsened the higher up one climbed in the company.
The article highlights the alleged toxic atmosphere in WWE, particularly for those who reached upper levels of the organization. As WWE continues to evolve post-Vince McMahon, stories like these bring greater scrutiny to the companys past workplace culture.
More details may emerge as attention remains on WWEs internal operations. This story will likely continue to develop as more insiders come forward with their experiences.
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