“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver ripped into WWE on Sunday night. This included blasting Vince McMahon for how he treats his performers.
WWE has issued a response to John Oliver after the episode has garnered some mainstream media attention.
Below is the statement that WWE issued to various media outlets (h/t to PWInsider):
“John Oliver is clearly a clever and humorous entertainer,
however the subject matter covered in his WWE segment is no laughing matter.Prior to airing, WWE responded to his producers refuting every point in his one-sided presentation. John Oliver simply ignored the facts.
The health and wellness of our performers is the single most important aspect of our business, and we have a comprehensive, longstanding Talent Wellness program.
We invite John Oliver to attend WrestleMania this Sunday to learn more about our company”
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