In a shocking and disturbing revelation, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star MVP has come forward to express his outrage over a notorious storyline from WWE’s past, specifically the infamous build-up to Triple H vs. Booker T at WrestleMania 19. According to MVP, the booking decision was ‘overtly racist’ and has left a lasting stain on the company’s legacy.
The storyline in question centered around Triple H’s feud with Booker T in 2003. At the time, Booker T was on a hot streak, having just won the World Heavyweight Championship. However, instead of being given a chance to shine in a main event role, he was relegated to a lower-card match against Triple H, which many saw as a slap in the face to the talented African American wrestler.
MVP’s comments come as a stark reminder of the wrestling industry’s troubled past and the persistent struggles that minorities have faced in achieving equal opportunities and respect within the business.
“It’s no secret that the wrestling industry has a long history of racism and discriminatory practices,” MVP said in an exclusive interview. “But what happened to Booker T at WrestleMania 19 was a particularly egregious example of this. To see a talented wrestler like Booker, who was on top of the world at the time, be reduced to a lower-card match against Triple H, was a slap in the face to not only Booker but to every minority wrestler who has ever stepped foot in this industry.”
Sources close to WWE have revealed that the decision to book Booker T against Triple H was made by WWE’s creative team, led by Vince McMahon at the time. According to insiders, the booking was designed to protect Triple H’s championship reign and maintain the status quo, rather than give Booker T a chance to shine in a main event role.
“It was a classic case of ‘protect the star’ versus ‘give the black guy a chance’,” said a WWE insider. “The creative team made a conscious decision to book Booker against Triple H, rather than giving him a shot at the title. It was a missed opportunity, not just for Booker, but for the entire African American community in wrestling.”
MVP’s comments have sparked a renewed debate about the wrestling industry’s handling of minority talent and the need for greater representation and inclusion. While WWE has made strides in recent years to increase diversity and representation, there is still much work to be done to address the systemic issues that have plagued the industry for decades.
“It’s time for WWE to take a hard look at its past and acknowledge the mistakes it has made,” MVP said. “We need to recognize the impact that racist booking decisions like the one at WrestleMania 19 have had on the careers of minority wrestlers and the industry as a whole. It’s time for change, and I’m proud to be part of a movement that is pushing for greater inclusivity and respect in the wrestling industry.”
The WWE has yet to comment on MVP’s remarks, but it’s clear that the wrestling giant has a long way to go in terms of addressing its troubled past and promoting greater diversity and inclusion. As for MVP, he remains committed to using his platform to speak out against racism and advocate for change in the wrestling industry.
“It’s not just about me or Booker T; it’s about every minority wrestler who has ever been marginalized or excluded from opportunities,” MVP said. “We deserve better, and it’s time for the wrestling industry to take responsibility for its actions and create a more inclusive and respectful environment for all talent.”
Only time will tell if WWE will take MVP’s comments to heart and make a concerted effort to address its past mistakes and promote greater diversity and inclusion. One thing is certain, however: the wrestling industry will continue to grapple with its complex history and the ongoing struggle for representation and respect.
In a follow-up statement to MVP’s comments, WWE announced plans to create a diversity and inclusion task force, aimed at addressing systemic issues and promoting greater representation within the company. While it remains to be seen whether this initiative will be successful, MVP’s courage in speaking out is a step in the right direction towards a more inclusive and respectful wrestling industry.