WWE news: Mickie James shares photo of ‘care package’ after WWE release
The WWE has reportedly fired who is supposedly responsible for the action.
Last week, for the second year in a row, the WWE released several talents on April 15. One of those they parted ways with was Mickie James, a former five-time women’s and one-time diva’s champion in the WWE.
Often considered one of the best female talents in wrestling since her 2005 WWE debut, James’ departure marked the end of her second stint in WWE. But as someone who helped move women’s wrestling into what it is today, James wasn’t all too pleased with a “care package” from the wrestling promotion she received this week.
On April 22, James took to social media to share the delivery she received. Inside the box was a black garbage bag with a sticker that has “Mickie” on it.
James gave a sarcastic thank you to the WWE and WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.
Dear @VinceMcMahon Im not sure if you’re aware, I did receive my @WWE care package today. Thank you. #AlwaysBlessedandGrateful #WomensWrestlingMatters 💋 pic.twitter.com/PyDC7ZC9lG
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) April 22, 2021
The “care package” Mickie James received from the WWE has sparked another round of backlash for the company
Needless to say (and perhaps rightfully so considering James’ legend status), the WWE was hit with a mass wave of criticism for this move.
Very recently, WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development Paul Levesque (best known as Triple H), tweeted out a vague message that stated a person responsible for the “disrespectful treatment some of our recently released talent received on behalf of the company” has been let go immediately.
Upon learning of the disrespectful treatment some of our recently released talent received on behalf of the company, we took immediate action. The person responsible for this inconsiderate action has been fired and is no longer with @WWE.
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 23, 2021
In another recent tweet, Stephanie McMahon, the WWE chief brand officer, apologized to James and essentially stated the fired individual in Levesque’s tweet was the person responsible for the care package handling.
.@MickieJames I am embarrassed you or anyone else would be treated this way. I apologize personally and on behalf of @WWE. The person responsible is no longer with our company. https://t.co/nvN4WsKC0I
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 23, 2021
But, perhaps WWE even shot itself in the foot with its apologies, as Twitter noted that Levesque’s tweet was nearly identical to one posted WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis.
Upon learning of the disrespectful treatment of some of our recently released talent, we took immediate action. The person responsible for this inconsiderate action has been fired.
— John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) April 23, 2021
The WWE had come under fire already for last week’s firings, which also included superstars like Samoa Joe, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce. On April 15, 2020, now known as “Black Wednesday,” the WWE released of furloughed over 30 people for what they claimed was due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While the WWE has had “clean out” mass firings before, last year’s firings were criticized for releasing wrestling talents at a time where jobs were limited and job loss in America was at a high due to the pandemic.
This year’s firings being on the same day as last year’s bought WWE more criticism, and a situation like this isn’t going to help matters in the PR department.
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