Swerve Strickland has been very outspoken when it comes to Black representation in the world of professional wrestling. WWE has been criticized for not featuring enough Black male wrestlers in Premium Live Events and now Swerve Strickland has responded to Booker T claiming Black talent are treated unfairly in WWE.
Booker suggested that maybe Swerve felt he should have been a bigger star in WWE. He also said hes tired of the race conversation and believes WWE has treated him fairly during his 20 years with the company.
While speaking to Vlad TV, Swerve Strickland responded to Booker Ts comments by bringing up the time where Vince McMahon used the N-word in front of him, arguing that this was not an example of fair treatment.
Swerve Strickland clarified that his point wasnt just his personal opinion but instead what many fans have been saying for years. Swerve stated that the audience has been voicing concerns for the past two to three years about Black wrestlers not getting singles matches on major WWE events like Premium Live Events.
The discussion is still going, and its unclear if WWE will give more chances to Black wrestlers at big events. Representation in wrestling is important, and stars like Swerve Strickland are making sure the topic remains relevant for as long as possible. Therefore, well have to see whether Booker T will respond to what Strickland had to say.
What do you think about the state of Black representation in WWE? Do you agree with Swerve Strickland, or do you see things more from Booker Ts perspective? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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