A.W. went on a massive Twitter rant on Friday after learning that he was released by the WWE. His release comes less than two weeks after he made a joke alluding to Kobe Bryant’s infamous alleged sexual assault case during Episode 101 of “Monday Night Raw,” which aired on July 30.
A.W.’s wrestler Titus O’Neil was facing Kofi Kingston when the manager said, “Titus O’Neil is like Kobe Bryant at a hotel (room) in Colorado. He’s unstoppable!!”
The WWE issued an apology later that night, as did A.W., but the apologies apparently weren’t enough; he was released on Friday.
A.W. complained over Twitter that the WWE has become too politically correct after previously encouraging its personalities to be brash. His tweets are below:
AWPromotions is no more ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your support and hate, it’s been a great run. Now I get to do me which isn’t PG!
— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
I’ve offended the wrong people that taught me how to have ATTITUDE It was the
#WWE that made me bold and now it has turned it’s back on me— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
Let this be a lesson to up and coming talent in the WWE don’t try and be great like the Rock or Stone Cold. WWE isn’t the same…
— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
Just be normal shut up and be a yes man so you can collect your check and feel like your special.
#SELLOUTS!!— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
I remember a time when the WWE didn’t care about breaking the mold but now everyone is so afraid of their own shadow.
#RemeberTheFans— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
Thanks to the fans who showed me support over the whole Kobe thing and to those I upset I apologize again. Remember It’s entertainment folks
— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
A.W. also referenced a widely believed secret that the WWE has become more politically correct because Linda McMahon is running for a senate seat in Connecticut:
I really do hope Linda wins that election because If not then all of this BS has been for nothing.
#GoLinda!!— A W (@AWPromotions) August 10, 2012
A WWE representative shed more light on the release, telling TMZ, “Unfortunately, Brian Jossie, playing the character of A.W. was terminated because he continued to exhibit poor judgment by making offensive and inappropriate comments on live television and on social media.”
The Kobe Bryant joke was the inappropriate comment on live television. The inappropriate comment on social media the rep referenced is believed to be a tweet about Linda McMahon’s Senatorial campaign sent by A.W. on Thursday:
“#AWPromotio$ says vote for Linda McMahon!!! The PTP’z support Linda and so should you!! #VoteOrDie4Linda”
