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Update: 11:00 pm ET
The employee in question is reportedly WWE Senior VP of Talent Relations Mark Carrano. Further details can be read here.
WWE Employee Fired For Disrespecting Released Talent
Earlier today, former WWE star Mickie James shared a photo and video of a “care package” the company sent following her release.
Mickie James received a box from WWE that included a trash bag full of her personal belongings.
Triple H responded to the online backlash following James’ tweet, announcing the employee responsible for disrespecting recently released talent has been fired.
“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”
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
Stephanie McMahon apologized to Mickie James, reiterating the employee responsible has been fired.
“.@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.”
.@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
Former WWE star Gail Kim applauded Hunter for swift action, but revealed it has been happening for many years.
Well I’m glad Hunter took initiative but it’s been happening since before I was there. Is it always the same person? At least they did something I suppose 🤷🏻♀️ https://t.co/lrTXx4gGay
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) April 23, 2021
Kim also revealed that when she was on the road, female WWE talent had “drawers” where they kept their stuff so they didn’t have to constantly bring it home.
I don’t know if they have them anymore and they had them for the girls so they could keep their stuff on the road and not have to bring it back home but there are way more girls now so not sure https://t.co/P0CSi3dA74
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) April 22, 2021
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) April 22, 2021
Maria Kannelis revealed she received a similar “care package” last year following her release.
Last year I got one too. 😂 https://t.co/LraFKUWWGo
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) April 22, 2021