The WWE virtual fan experience received backlash after Monday’s WWE Thunderdome showed what appeared to several controversial images, including a KKK rally, Chris Benoit and a beheading.
Benoit, a former wrestler who killed himself and family in a murder-suicide, was spotted during a Drew McIntyre promo while a man dressed in a white robe and hood resembling the KKK and speaking into a microphone was scene during the Mysterio vs. Seth and Murphy match.
Some fans on Twitter also pointed to a grainy video that appeared to be a terrorist beheading. Many of these offensive images were captured and posted them to social media.
To participate in the virtual fan experience, fans registered for a specific event on WWE’s website and were chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In a statement to Deadspin, WWE called the behavior “unacceptable” and is working to ban those involved.
“This abhorrent behavior does not reflect WWE’s values and we have zero tolerance for these unacceptable acts,” the company said. “We are working to ban those involved from future events and, per our policies, any inappropriate actions result in the removal from the livestream.”
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