WWE Issue Public Apology Regarding AW's Comments Last Night On RAW

Hall of Famer Posts : 5979 Age : 27

The following story is from TMZ.com:

WWE has issued an full apology after an on-air personality joked that one of the wrestlers was "like Kobe Bryant at a hotel room in Colorado ... he's unstoppable."

The comment is an obvious reference to Kobe's 2003 sexual assault case -- when he was accused of raping a woman in his hotel room in Eagle, Colorado. The accuser eventually reached a settlement with Kobe and dropped her case.

A rep for the WWE has issued a statement to TMZ ... telling us, "A.W. made an inappropriate comment and WWE immediately apologized."

The rep adds, "WWE has taken appropriate action in the matter." It's unclear what kind of "action" the org. has decided to take.

Executive Posts : 3555 Location : New York

I disagree that it was an obvious reference, I didn't get it until I heard an explanation, but I suppose if you were aware of that case then it was.

Hall of Famer Posts : 5979 Age : 27

The majority of the crowd knew what he meant given they started chanting "Kobe" right after it. Although, Cole tried to cover it up and said they were chanting Kofi.

#1 Contender Posts : 2191 Age : 30 Location : The Bungalow

Some people are just too sensitive, it was pretty much a harmless shot at Kobe

Hall of Famer Posts : 5979 Age : 27

It wasn't a shot at anybody, it was just an on the spot joke that he admitted he shouldn't have used.

Founder Posts : 1494

I'll be pissed if anything happens to AWP after this it's fucking sweet.

MAKE MONEY MONEY MAKE MONEY MONEY MONEY!

Hall of Famer Posts : 5979 Age : 27

Well he was at the Smackdown taping on Tuesday so it is looking like his job is at least safe. No word on if he still had a mic on him during the match though.

Founder Posts : 1494

Karl wrote:: Well he was at the Smackdown taping on Tuesday so it is looking like his job is at least safe. No word on if he still had a mic on him during the match though.

I hope he had. I'm really enjoying his work as a manager. AndOMFG Kingston/Truth v PTP is actually a tag division feud. Makes me happy.

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