NXT’s Jordan Myles has entered into a very public heated argument with his employer over a t-shirt that was put on sale that he deemed to be insensitive. The t-shirt in question had his name resembling in the shape of white teeth surrounded by lips on a black shirt that might depict blackface. The Gucci company recently released a balaclava jumper that was similar in style and was pulled by the company after backlash from customers. Despite the shirt being removed from WWEShop.com, Myles vented his frustration on Twitter, saying that he’s not sorry for anything he will say or do as representation is important. “If this is @VinceMcMahon & @TripleH “vision” of me then this is a slap in the face to EVERY African American performer, fan, and supporter.” WWE issued a statement after Myles, real name Albert Hardie Jr., went public with the story. The statement read, “Albert […]
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