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Former WWE Star Alleges Racism In The Company, Still Wants To Return

One more time? WWE has been around for such a long time that it can be easy to forget some of the wrestlers who have been around over the years. There are probably a few names that you have forgotten over the years, which makes for some interesting moments when you hear from them again. Now one former WWE star seems to want another chance in the company. The original Sin Cara, also known as Mistico, spoke with TUDN Mexico, by way of Wrestlinginc.com, and talked about wanting to return to WWE. Cara said that WWE saw something in him and wanted to sign him, but he had to leave for a variety of reasons, including racism. When he arrived in the company, Cara was told to tone down his style and was not given the opportunities that he was promised. Cara blames this on racism, as he says WWE would not want their American talents overshadowed. Cara was round WWE for a good while. Check out some of his time there: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click t..

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Mustafa Ali Stands Up Against Racist Fan On Twitter

205 Live Superstar Mustafa Ali has been open in the past about racism as he looks to change perceptions around the world. Now he is back at it on social media. Many people throughout the world perceive individuals a certain way based on the color of the skin or where they come from. This, as we know, is wrong, racist and an incorrect judge of character. Ali is a former Chicago police officer, a father and a man who fights for the respect of his peers and the WWE Universe each and every week. WWE tweeted out a clip showing Ali cutting a promo about building up 205 Live: Brick by brick. Night after night. @MustafaAliWWE holds NOTHING back in his quest to build up #205Live! pic.twitter.com/qZDXsCDzWu — WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2018 This prompted a racist fan to tweet at WWE, suggesting that Ali make bombs or shoot up schools since ‘they’re’ good at it: Just make some bombs or shoot some schools. Since y'all good at it — C.Green (@GreenVGC) May 22, 2018 There was a huge amount of back..

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Jinder Mahal Reveals He Was Shy Talking In Front of People

<p>WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently had an interview with NBC News, where he talked about his personal life, how he was shy talking in front of people and how he was made fun of for wearing a turban when he was young. Mahal told NBC how he prepared himself by training, gave attention to his diet, to get ready for the opportunity.</p><p><em>“I’m very down to earth, quiet. I’m kind of a homebody. I have a little dog. She keeps me company,”</em> Mahal told NBC<em>. “I just like to train and diet and get my rest so my body can recover so I can wrestle.”</em></p><p><em>“It’s an entertainment industry, and I know you have to turn up the volume, which I’m now comfortable doing,”</em> he added<em>. ”At first I was very shy to talk into the mic and to talk in front of people.”</em></p><p>Mahal became the 50th WWE Champion by defeating <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/randy-orton" title="Randy Orton">Randy Orton</a></strong> two months ago at Backlash. Soon after becoming the champion, Mahal has gone on to ask the WWE Universe to denounce racism.</p><p><em>“People would always make fun of me,”</em> he said. <em>“But it’s important to always stay true to yourself and not let that get to you.”</em></p><p><em>“Our fans there are very passionate,”</em> he added<em>. “WWE Universe India is one of our most special places. … I’m very proud of my heritage and hope to make everybody proud.”</em></p><p>Mahal said that he <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/wants/" title="wants">wants</a></strong> to make an impact on the youth. Mahal is a part of WWE’s Be A STAR anti-bullying campaign and Make-A-Wish Foundation. He plans to set up a wrestling school, and help the community.</p><p><em>“I was fortunate enough to have great trainers growing up,”</em> Dhesi said<em>. “I just want to give the youth the same opportunities that I had. I want to pass it forward. <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/often/" title="Often">Often</a></strong> the kids are neglected and they find themselves getting into trouble.”</em></p><p>You can check out the full article <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/pro-wrestler-raj-dhesi-wants-make-communty-proud-wwe-s-n784916" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

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Chris Jericho on Racism in WWE, Vince McMahon's Comments on Him

Chris Jericho had a Interview with HuffPost Live to Promote the Season Finale of Tough Enough. In the Interview Jericho mentioned that Vince Used to call him "t...