WWE WrestleMania 42 Promo Sparks criticism Over Lack of Female Depiction
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray Dudley has voiced concerns regarding the promotional video and poster for wrestlemania 42, specifically highlighting the absence of female superstars. The advertisement, which debuted last month and featured Triple H meeting with Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns at a poker table, has drawn criticism from fans and industry figures alike for it’s lack of female representation.
The controversy centers on the perceived oversight of excluding prominent female wrestlers, especially Rhea ripley, from both the promotional video and the official WrestleMania 42 poster.Bully Ray discussed the issue on the “Busted Open After Dark” podcast, noting the widespread frustration within the wrestling community. “What is even more interesting is the lack of a female presence on this promotional photo and in the promotional video, and that seems to be the big chatter and the scuttlebutt throughout the wrestling world today. Why no female superstar? Why not one of the women on this poster, on this commercial? That’s what people are really up in arms about today, and one of the things that I heard on social media was the fact that one particular woman is not on this poster, not on this promotional ad. That woman? Rhea Ripley,” he explained.
Bully Ray further argued that many within the wrestling community currently view Ripley as a bigger star than Brock Lesnar, leading to questions about Lesnar’s inclusion in the promotional material. He believes fans share the sentiment that “The Beast” may not warrant a spot in the WrestleMania 42 advertisement.
The omission has ignited a debate about the visibility of women in professional wrestling and the importance of equitable representation in WWE’s marketing efforts as WrestleMania 42 approaches in Las Vegas.
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