WWE Issues Statement On The “Black Lives Matter” Movement

By AG

Posted on June 3, 2020

• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 2, 1996) – WWF Action Zone

On this day in 1996, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Action Zone’.

This episode featured matches, promos, highlights & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 1996’ PPV.

Here’s the card:

The New Rockers vs. The Hardy Boys (From Superstars)

Highlights Of Sunny Seducing Phineas Godwinn Over The Last Couple Of Months

Promo By The Smoking Gunns And Sunny (From Superstars)

Photo Still Highlights Of Shawn Michaels vs. The British Bulldog (From In Your House)

Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Marty Garner (From Superstars)

Highlights Of The Ultimate Warrior vs. Goldust King Of The Ring Match (From Last Weeks Raw)

Highlights Of Vader vs. Ahmed Johnson King Of The Ring Match (From Last Weeks Raw)

Highlights Of Goldust Giving Ahmed Johnson Mouth To Mouth (From Last Weeks Raw)

Justin Hawk Bradshaw vs. Henry Godwinn (From Superstars

Highlights Of Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Savio Vega (From In Your House)

Mr. Perfect Interviews Stone Cold Steve Austin (From WWF Challenge)

Highlights Of The Undertaker vs. Goldust (From In Your House)

Promo By The Undertaker & Paul Bearer

Can We Talk With The Following Question: Where Were You When The Lights Went Out At In Your House?

• WWE Issues Statement On The “Black Lives Matter” Movement

There has been chaos all over the USA due to the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in the custody of Minneapolis Police last week.

Everyone has been sounding their opinion on different social media platforms. Many wrestlers have showed support for the movement, while some have talked against it.

WWE has finally issued a statement about the ongoing situation, showing full support for the Black community.

Below is what they said:

“WWE supports an inclusive society and condemns racial injustice. We stand beside our Black performers, employees and fans around the world, and encourage everyone to use their voice to speak out against racism.

We offer our sincere condolences to the family of George Floyd and the families of countless others who have lost their lives due to senseless violence.”