WWE has a longstanding practice of sending wrestlers their personal belongings in trash bags after they’ve been fired.
WWE released several Superstars last week in the latest round of budget cuts. One of these Superstars is legendary performer, Mickie James.
James received a care package from WWE this week. Upon opening it up, she saw that her personal belongings were thrown in a garbage bag. She brought this to the attention of WWE boss Vince McMahon, unsure if he’s aware of this ugly policy.
WWE Executives React
WWE executives Stephanie McMahon and Triple H reacted to the situation. Stephanie says she embarrassed by WWE’s actions and apologized to Mickie James personally and on behalf of the organization. She noted that ‘the person responsible’ has been fired.
Triple H called the treatment disrespectful and reiterated that the person responsible is no longer with WWE.
According to multiple sources, longtime WWE employee Mark Carrano, Senior Director of Talent Relations, was fired on Thursday.
More Former Superstars Speak Out
Several former WWE Superstars, coincidentally all women, spoke up on social media and said they experienced the same treatment over a decade ago.
Gail Kim followed up by giving her personal opinion of Mark Carano. She tweeted, “I know the WWE trolls are going to come for me, but Mark was not a good human being. I don’t think he should necessarily get blamed for this incident but I hope this karma makes him realize and wake up. Be a nice human and maybe things will change for you.”
CM Punk offered up the following in response to Triple H:
