Former WWE Superstar Alicia Fox has said she is not surprised by her treatment within WWE as the company’s use of blackface in the past speaks volumes.
Fox was introduced on WWE TV in 2008 as the ‘wedding planner’ of Vickie Guerrero & Edge before transitioning into an in-ring role.
While speaking on “The Pope’s Point of View” podcast, Fox addressed her treatment in WWE with fellow WWE-alum Elijah Burke. She said,
“We are independent contractors. They borrow our bodies. More importantly, y’all are wrestlers, either trying to go to the machine or most of us are trying to still run so far away from it. The thing is, is like they’re not the only machine in town and they haven’t been. So what is the nostalgia about? Because human nature, by its nature, can experience nostalgia for the past. No wonder the wrestling fans are like, ‘Oh my god, wrestling!’ no matter where they are.
“As long as that particular company has been doing blackface and our bosses have been doing these characters, it makes sense to me now why they were treating me like this. For me, I didn’t study the history of wrestling going forward. I lived that experience linearly. I did what they told me to do, I drove those hours. I was on a tour bus with my fiancé being driven around. I also wasn’t bringing camera crews in to exploit my friends on an already exploited agreement.”
WWE has used blackface in the past, including for the segment in-which DX parodied the Nation of Domination in 1998.
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Former WWE Superstar Alicia Fox recently spoke out about her treatment within the company, stating that she is not surprised by it due to WWE’s history of using blackface. Fox, who joined WWE in 2008 as the ‘wedding planner’ of Vickie Guerrero & Edge before becoming an in-ring performer, shared her thoughts on “The Pope’s Point of View” podcast with fellow WWE-alum Elijah Burke.
In her interview, Fox emphasized that wrestlers are independent contractors and their bodies are essentially borrowed by the company. She also pointed out that WWE is not the only wrestling promotion in town and questioned the nostalgia surrounding the company. She believes that the use of blackface by WWE and its bosses explains why she was treated the way she was.
Fox admitted that she didn’t study the history of wrestling but experienced it firsthand. She followed the instructions given to her, traveled long hours, and even toured with her fiancé. However, she highlighted that she never exploited her friends or brought camera crews to exploit them further, unlike some others in the industry.
The issue of blackface in WWE is not new. The company has faced criticism in the past for using blackface, such as during a segment in 1998 when DX parodied the Nation of Domination. This controversial practice has sparked outrage and led to discussions about racial insensitivity within the wrestling industry.
As fans, it is important to stay informed about such issues and support wrestlers who speak out against discrimination and mistreatment. Platforms like eWrestlingNews.com provide a space to keep up with all the latest wrestling news and developments. Additionally, following their social media pages on Twitter and Facebook can help fans stay connected and engaged with the wrestling community.
In conclusion, Alicia Fox’s comments shed light on the treatment of wrestlers within WWE and the company’s history of using blackface. Her perspective serves as a reminder that there are alternative wrestling promotions and that fans should be aware of the industry’s past and present issues.