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Former WWE Writer Sues Company Over Alleged Racist Storylines And Unfair Firing

Photo: Instagram/Vince McMahon Britney Abrahams ,  a former writer for WWE, has filed a lawsuit against the professional wrestling company and several of its employees, claiming that she was fired after objecting to racist ideas suggested in the writer's room. Abrahams, who is Black, alleged that she objected to "offensively racist and stereotypical jargon" on multiple occasions. The lawsuit names WWE Chairman Vince McMahon , his daughter Stephanie McMahon , and five others who work for the wrestling show's writing staff. Photo: Instagram/Vince McMahon is a prominent American businessman and professional wrestling promoter. Abrahams claims that one storyline proposed by WWE lead writer Ryan Callahan suggested that a Saudi Arabian-born wrestler was "behind the 9/11 attacks." The lawsuit alleges that Abrahams also objected to WWE's writing staff forcing Apollo Crews , a wrestler of Nigerian descent, to use a fake Nigerian accent in his performances. In a...

Endeavor's Potential Acquisition of WWE Sparks Excitement And Speculation Across MMA And Pro Wrestling Communities

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor   Reports of UFC parent company, Endeavor, buying World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in a multi-billion dollar deal has set the internet buzzing with reactions from insiders, fans, fighters and others. The potential deal would see UFC and WWE become part of a new publicly-traded company with Endeavor owning 51 percent and WWE shareholders holding 49 percent. The CEO of Endeavor, Ari Emanuel, would remain overall chief executive, while WWE's Vince McMahon would serve as executive chairman. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor   This acquisition would result in a wild change as it would technically place McMahon above UFC President, Dana White , in the new company's organizational chart. The deal is expected to be officially announced on Monday.  Conor McGregor congratulated UFC on Twitter and exclaimed, “Wow! Endeavor bout to scoop the WWE now also. Incredible. What a powerhouse!” Other Twitter users have also shared their thoughts on the pote...

Vince McMahon Faces Investor Lawsuit Following Return To WWE As Executive Chairman

Photo: Instagram/Vince McMahon Vince McMahon, majority shareholder and executive chairman of WWE, is facing a lawsuit following his return to the company. He had previously been involved in a hush-money scandal and stepped away from WWE for several months. Upon his return, he was officially reinstated to the Board of Directors and brought back former WWE presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios, while removing JoEllen Lyons Dillon, Jeffrey R Speed, and Alan M Wexler from their positions. Photo: Instagram/Vince McMahon This move caused a shareholder to sue McMahon in Delaware’s Chancery Court, alleging that he used his 81% voting control to install himself as chairman illegally and push through bylaw changes that would give him more control over the board and the company. The lawsuit claims that McMahon timed his return to take control of negotiations over WWE’s expiring media rights and that his actions violate Delaware law. The case is ongoing. Read Next:  Aljamain Sterling D...