Why is Bianca Belair trending on social media? In light of the racist outcry from some in the community, the entire WWE Universe, including fellow Superstars and fans, is in her support are coming together.
While much of the WWE Universe tries to spread positive vibes and celebrate the most popular characters and storylines of the moment, there will always be a small minority online. While this is true in almost every modern community, the world of sports entertainment has seen some toxic issues inflame more recently than others.
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Recently, some particularly hostile viewers directed racist comments at Bianca Belair. The multiple-time women's champion and full-fledged superstar who whips her hair has been the subject of widespread criticism in recent days.
But what caused these racist outbursts, and why is Bianca Belair now trending on social media as a result? Here's what you need to know:
Racism against Bianca Belair explained
When this year's WWE 2K24 video game was announced, we immediately learned about its newest cover star. The Standard Edition features Cody Rhodes, while the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition comes with splash art featuring more than a dozen big names. However, what some people take issue with is the cover of the deluxe edition.
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Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair both share the cover of the deluxe edition. Both superstars, former rivals who joined the main roster via NXT, have pretty much defined the women's wrestling world in recent years. Not everyone agrees that the latter should be taken up.
“Bianca has no place,” one person said on TikTok. “But I think you need black.” [sic]”
This comment, along with several others, began to spread beyond TikTok and resonated on all kinds of social platforms as fans debated Bianca's position on the cover.
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Why is Bianca Belair trending on social media?
As various racist comments gain attention online amid a wave of promos for the launch of WWE 2K24, a trend begins and soon dozens of industry veterans share their heartfelt feelings for Bianca. can now be seen.
Former WWE Champion Big E was the first to speak up. “Black women in this industry are regularly subjected to a barrage of racism and misogyny from 'fans'.” he explained. “You can't dim their light. You can't erase their contributions to this industry.”
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Immediately after performing the cover Then Rhea Ripley spoke up. About the virus controversy. “EST is more than just a nickname” [Bianca] He is a history maker, a trailblazer and one of the greatest human beings you will ever meet. You guys are mad that she's better than you. ”
Becky Lynch, a longtime rival on the main roster and one of the most popular female wrestlers of our time, also commented, saying Bianca is “truly one of a kind.
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“One of the best standard-bearers in WWE. This woman sleeps so little because she works so hard at her job. Her work ethic is top-notch, and her personality and heart somehow match that. exceeds.”
After thousands of replies and millions of impressions, Bianca Belair became a top trending topic all over the world, and the positive comments started washing away the few nasty negative ones.
Bianca herself has yet to comment publicly on the matter, but we'll be sure to update you here if anything changes.
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