RVD Gives His Thoughts On Tessa Blanchard

[Rell84shots]

“When I met her, I thought she was cool. Firsthand, she’s always been nice, and I’ve never had any issues with her. She gets a lot of s*** from other girls and, of course, from the fans. At worst, it seems like a case of mismatched values and probably a misunderstanding.”


“I know a lot of people think she’s racist. I can’t say one way or another, but I’m never surprised when someone is racist. It’s really common where I grew up. There was a lot of racism there. Right before I was born, they ended segregation. The government used to tell you it was okay to be racist—it was your obligation to be racist. That was the way it was. So when people, especially those older than me—like Hogan or someone—have allegations against them, I’m not shocked. But when it comes to her, from what I’ve heard, there’s not enough evidence for me to feel strongly either way. She could be racist, or she could not be.”

“And if she is, I don’t really see why that should matter in the entertainment world—unless being racist is her whole identity and she’s pushing that message. In that case, I can see how it would interfere with her job. It’s like with people who are overly political—they push their values on everyone else and think others are wrong for not sharing them.”


“I’ve thought before that if someone says something blatantly racist—if it truly comes across like they believe they are superior because of their skin color—then their stupidity shines through. But that’s different from someone yelling the most hurtful word they can think of in the heat of the moment. It’s the same as calling someone fat in an argument just to hurt them or making fun of someone’s bald head during a fight. People think throwing in an insult gives them leverage. It’s kind of like a defense mechanism—part of our survival instincts. So, if she did say the word, that alone doesn’t automatically make her something. It just means she tried to hurt someone and chose a word she thought would do that. And that’s what I believe.” (quotes courtesy of RingsideNews.com)

And this is why white people can't speak on racism. He should've just said he didn't know for sure and kept it moving, instead he tried to compare being called a ni$$er to being call fat or bald in the heat of the moment. This also goes to show how black people aren't allowed to grow and mature, but cacs no matter how old they are always get treated like kids. Tessa was a full grown woman when she did what she did and she knew exactly what she was doing.

 

[Mike the Executioner]

So, he says that there's not enough evidence for him to come out and say she's a racist or she's not a racist. Then he said that if she did say the n-word, then she just said it in the heat of the moment and it doesn't make her a racist. So, he's essentially saying he doesn't think she's a racist.

That South Park episode where Randy says the n-word and Stan realizes that he'll never understand what it means to black people when it gets said is a lesson all white people should learn. If you're going to double talk like this, you're better off not addressing the issue at all.

 

[Straw Hat Luffy]

Not rvd


Bro took photos with hulk hogan the other day as well

 

[Rell84shots]

Not rvd


Bro took photos with hulk hogan the other day as well

So did Rey

 

[DANJ!]

And this is why white people can't speak on racism. He should've just said he didn't know for sure and kept it moving, instead he tried to compare being called a ni$$er to being call fat or bald in the heat of the moment. This also goes to show how black people aren't allowed to grow and mature, but cacs no matter how old they are always get treated like kids. Tessa was a full grown woman when she did what she did and she knew exactly what she was doing.

Yeah... certain shyt at a certain age ain't just some stuff you unlearn or say in the heat of a moment... she ain't some kid who didn't know any better. She said it and didn't even feel she needed to make amends for it until shyt started getting bad for her and people were staying away from her. Ay people don't forget. She might have to walk around with that for the rest of her career, but she did it to herself.

 

[Rell84shots]

Yeah... certain shyt at a certain age ain't just some stuff you unlearn or say in the heat of a moment... she ain't some kid who didn't know any better. She said it and didn't even feel she needed to make amends for it until shyt started getting bad for her and people were staying away from her. Ay people don't forget. She might have to walk around with that for the rest of her career, but she did it to herself.

And that right there is the problem, she didn't feel the need to make amends until the money dried up. If you only apologize when things start going south for you then your apology shouldn't be accepted. We already know HHH is talking to the women in the locker room and getting them onboard to bring Tessa in, and the reason he's catering to the neckbeards is because they're the exact fanbase that'll overlook her racism because of work rate and being "anti woke".

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

And that right there is the problem, she didn't feel the need to make amends until the money dried up. If you only apologize when things start going south for you then your apology shouldn't be accepted. We already know HHH is talking to the women in the locker room and getting them onboard to bring Tessa in, and the reason he's catering to the neckbeards is because they're the exact fanbase that'll overlook her racism because of work rate and being "anti woke".

The wrestlers themselves have been too forgiving as well. Maybe Tessa talked to them behind the scenes but she still said what she said and people should know what's in her heart. That's also the wrestling business though, unfortunately they are surrounded by scumbags everywhere they look

 

[White City Black]

Not rvd


Bro took photos with hulk hogan the other day as well

And remember Kelani Jordan is one of his “daughters”

So if she were on the other end of Tessa’s “******” comment instead of the Afro-Rican brehette then would he still give Tessa that leeway or benefit of the doubt?

And that “heat of the moment” thing…I’ve always looked at it as a subconscious thing. If you call a Black person the n-word during an argument, yet you supposedly don’t use it regularly, regardless it was always in you, it was just dormant.

You have those (even if they might make up a minority) people who won’t bring “that” word up regardless of their issue with that person

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

Racist Verbal Dialog

 

[jerniebert]

Damn not Racist Van Damn.

 

[MenacingMonk]

Not rvd


Bro took photos with hulk hogan the other day as well

It wasn’t a photo, they were partying because Nick Hogan got married. Sucks to see RVD in that circle. Really thought he was a cool dude.

 

[Heelish]

Bro took photos with hulk hogan the other day as well

Not surprised after reading an RVD interview last year where he said he’s anti-union, just like his boy Hoegan

Rob Van Dam Weighs In On Whether Wrestling Needs A Union

Many have spoken about the potential benefits that unionization could bring, but Rob Van Dam is not in favor of a union coming together.

www.ewrestlingnews.com

Pretty sure he also used “socialism” as a negative word… oh, and on top of all this he also claims to be “apolitical”

 

[Hey_zeus]

Surprise Surprise Surprise
Even the "chill ones"

 

[Bonefan32]

 

[R=G]

You finally posted it..I heard the audio...lol