WWE News: WWE fans are outraged on social media over the COVID-19 reference on SmackDown
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc globally. The professional wrestling business was not spared from suffering the consequences of the spread of the virus.
Multiple events from different companies had to be cancelled, and they lost one of the key factors in the business: public attendance.
The WWE Universe was infuriated by a reference to the COVID-19 pandemic during this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
On the show, Sheamus pulled out of a match with Drew McIntyre, feigning illness and saying he has “old COVID.”
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Sheamus and McIntyre were scheduled to meet to determine the challenger for the WWE Unified World Championship at Clash at the Castle.
Given the severity of COVID-19, many fans found it incredibly off-putting to reference the disease. COVID-19 has caused 6.35 million deaths worldwide.
With many more expected to go unrecorded. It is estimated that in the United States alone there have been 1.02 million deaths due to COVID-19.
“How low have #SmackDown and @WWE @WWEonFOX sunk. It’s disgusting that they make fun of COVID in this way.” “Whoever thought to put COVID in this segment.
They must be fired. Millions of people lost their lives and we are still dealing with it today. Very disturbing and in bad taste! #SmackDown”
