Indie promotion WWN currently dealing with online backlash after one of the wrestlers contacted for upcoming shows had photos revealed on social media of him giving the Nazi salute and being friends with a known white power musical band.
Making things worse for WWN was their streaming provider got involved because they felt WWN was hesitating too much on making an official decision. FloSports pretty much gave the ultimatum of get rid of the wrestler or have their feed get cut during all matches involving the wrestler.
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Originally Posted by PWI
The inclusion of Shlak, who has worked for CZW and is competing in their Tournament of Death next week in Delaware, led to immediate complaints on social media, as fans had uncovered photos of him posing with white power band members and a photo of him giving a Nazi salute. WWN's Gabe Sapolsky (who is Jewish) immediately stated he wasn't aware of the situation and was going to investigate. In speaking to PWInsider.com, Sapolsky said that Shlak had been booked based on multiple recommendations and was going to drive down to the event as part of a contingent traveling together from the Northeast. Before Sapolsky had a chance to investigate the situation, however, Flosports (which has a deal with WWN to stream their events as part of their subscription service) informed the promotion that they had received complaints as well and would not be allowing Shlak's matches to be streamed on their service. All of this led to the promotion unbooking him. As you might imagine, Sapolsky wasn't happy about this scenario taking place at all.
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