WWE and Vince McMahon are being sued by a former writer, Bloomberg Law reports. The lawsuit was filed by a Black former WWE writer who alleges "racist" script content was specifically created for Black talents like Bianca Belair and Apollo Crews.
Britney Abrahams began writing for WWE in 2020 and complained of racial and gender stereotypes in scripts. One, in particular, included instructing one of the company's biggest stars, Belair, to say "Uh-Uh! Don't make me take off my earrings and beat your ass!" and Crews to speak with a "stereotypical and exaggerated Nigerian accent." Abrahams said her request to make changes was denied.
WWE fans will remember Crews went through a character change where he adopted more of his Nigerian heritage and spoke with that accent. Crews (real name Sesugh Uhaa) is of Nigerian descent, with both parents from the country and himself being a first-generation American.
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