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NXT Star Jordan Myles is extremely upset over merchandise released by WWE, and aired his grievances to Vince McMahon and Triple H on Twitter.
The t-shirt in question, which has since been pulled, depicted large lips, with the words “Jordan Myles” stylized as teeth written inside. The design is perceived as too close to blackface, which has a deep history used to denigrate and dehumanize African American’s.
I will keep posting this till my voice is heard. I’m not sorry for anything I say or do.
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.
I'm I reaching here or nah 🤔👀… #JordanMyles #WWE pic.twitter.com/LRaimBTLCu
— Raphael Wilson (@089968Raph) October 27, 2019
Part of Myles persona involves a lot of smiling, which WWE’s design team may have got the inspiration from. Myles was told that the design was supposed to be a play on the Rolling Stones logo, which depicts large lips with a tongue sticking out.
WWE has pulled the design, and replaced it in their Custom Tees shop
I will keep posting this till my voice is heard. I’m not sorry for anything I say or do.
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. pic.twitter.com/S6Gtg9e4lP
— Albert C Hardie (@ACHisSuper) October 27, 2019
Not at all. I was told it was suppose to be “Rolling Stones” GTFOH..
— Albert C Hardie (@ACHisSuper) October 27, 2019
Because THEY are blind and stuck in their ways. THEY don’t see the disrespect in producing a design that screams racism against African Americans. THEY have been blinded for years and THEY NEED A REPROGRAMMING BECAUSE THEY ARE IGNORANT!
— Albert C Hardie (@ACHisSuper) October 27, 2019
I’ve used this shirt as fuel. I knew the shirt existed and my soul hasn’t been able to rest properly since I’ve laid eyes on it. My voice will be heard… my true opinion will be heard.. and MY PEOPLE will have their moment. https://t.co/uMErUAGr43
— Albert C Hardie (@ACHisSuper) October 27, 2019
Does it matter if the shirt was replace? The FACT that they even made the first one overshadows anything till WE get what we deserve. https://t.co/mLjKeUDNNt
— Albert C Hardie (@ACHisSuper) October 27, 2019
— Mark S (@MarkGPlays) October 27, 2019
Jordan Myles, best known for his work as ACH was signed by WWE in January of this year. Myles won the NXT Breakout Tournament this past August.