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I was looking up something about Paul Orndorff and racism and ran into this. There was a lawsuit made by Rick Reeves, a wrestler trying to get on at WCW, and the paperwork documents the accusations of WILD racism by WCW higher ups. There are statements made by Pez Whatley, Rocky King, Pee-Wee Anderson (stand up for him to speak on this), and others documenting all the people that were racist in their language and hiring practices. There is so much to quote but Jody Hamilton (Assassin #1), JJ Dillon and Kevin Sullivan (whom were BOTH just on Steve Harvey with Steve showing love to these dudes), Eric Bischoff, Terry Taylor, Vince Russo all were referenced. Here are some of the quotes from the lawsuit (link below)
Reeves v. World Championship, et al | Response | Casetext
Some quotes:
Jody Hamilton
"According to Brenda Smith, assistant to the Power Plant Manager, Jody Hamilton, when Jody Hamilton spoke on the telephone with WCW officials about wrestlers in the Power Plant, he used words such as "jiggerboggie and lackey" to designate which wrestlers were African-American. (Smith Dep. at 19, 21, 122.)"
"While manager of the Power Plant, Jody Hamilton stated to Tony Carr, "I don't know who's blowing smoke up your ass they ain't hiring no ******s." (Carr Dep. at 55, Tab Z)"
"Jody Hamilton made the following comment to Tony Carr: "Martin Luther King started off this problem and that's why Black people are having so much trouble now. -- He started segregation. -- A lot of Black people got, you know, sucked up in it because they weren't smart enough to keep up with the White people, so it's bringing down the society." (Carr Dep. at 97, Tab Z).
"135. When African-American performer Rock Boulware was allowed to work as a referee, Hamilton "got mad" and stated to Boulware that "you know that no Black person go over me and become no referee." (Boulware Dep. at 59-61, Tab AA). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 81 of 98"
" According to Rocky Boulware, Jody Hamilton regularly used words such as "******, buckwheat, crackhead." (Boulware Cep. at 73, Tab AA)."
"Jody Hamilton told Rocky Boulware that there was a survey that showed that Black people would not pay $100 or $200 for a ticket and that Turner had said "why use the Blacks? We don't need them." (Boulware Dep. at 150, Tab AA).
"138. Jody Hamilton told African-American wrestler Rick Reeves that "we got enough of your kind down here." (Reeves Dep, at say . "
139. Jody Hamilton told Thunderbolt Patterson: "they don't fool with no ******s that they got problems. You're a problem. They don't want you to influence the other blacks. You asked for your money, you asked for equal opportunity, and they hadn't given it to you." (Patterson Dep. at 117). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 82 of 98"
Paul Orndorff
"According to Randall Anderson, a member of the Booking Committee, Power Plant manager Paul Orndorff "hated blacks." (Anderson Dep. at 106-107). 191."
"Paul Orndorff used the word "******" while he was a wrestler at WCW. (Randall Anderson Dep. at 170). "
"142. On one occasion, Paul Orndorff stated that "some of our black wrestlers are good . . . then you got some of the wrestlers that are ******s." (Hart Dep. at 117). "
"143. On one occasion, Paul Orndorff stated that the problem with America was that "******s" were causing crimes and were responsible for "unemployment and rapes." (Onoo Dep. at 254-255)."
"144. Paul Orndorff told African American wrestler Tony Carr that WCW was not "hiring ******s." (Carr Dep. at 95, Tab Z)."
" 195. Paul Orndorff told Rocky Boulware that he had received information from Turner Sports that "black people don't buy tickets; they don't use no ******s." (Boulware Dep. at 72-73, Tab AA)."
"146. Paul Orndorff also used terms such as "******, buckwheat, and crackhead" to refer to African Americans. (Boulware Dep. at 72-73, Tab AA). "
JJ Dillon
"- 103. J. J. Dillon referred to Moses Williams as the "good ******" because Moses Williams "didn't make waves." (Williams Dep. at 27)."
"105. J.J. Dillon stated that he thought that a country music western song that used the word "******" was a "great" song. (Whatley Dep. at 62-63, Tab BB)."
"106. According to Pez Whatley, a WCW trainer, J. J. Dillon prevented African-Americans from advancing at WCW because J. J. Dillon was "as racist as they come." (Whatley Dep. at 62, Tab BB). "
"107. Teddy Long, a WCW wrestler, informed Bobby Walker that he knew that J.J. Dillon "did not like black persons." (Bobby Walker Dep. at 168)."
Arn Anderson
"Randall Anderson, who was a personal friend of Kevin Sullivan, Terry Taylor, Arn Anderson, and J.J. Dillon, testified: "I'm just saying they said the racist remark. And I know they didn't like blacks too much." (Randall Anderson Dep. at 109-110). 113. Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 76 of 98"
"According to Randall Anderson, Arn Anderson would not share a room with African-Americans. (Randall Anderson Dep. at 111)."
"Anderson called Teddy Long, an African-American wrestler, a "******". (Randall Anderson Dep. at 83, 175; Bobby Walker Dep. at 211). "
"115. Arn Anderson regularly used the term "******". (Randall Anderson Dep. at 83-89)."
" 116. Both African-American and Caucasian wrestlers told Moses Williams that Arn Anderson did not care for Black wrestlers and that he had his Caucasian favorites. (Williams Dep. at 252)"
"Arn Anderson stated "I ain't piling a bunch of ******s in my car or a bunch of Mexicans in my car." (Randall Anderson Dep. 179)."
"On one occasion, Arn Anderson and other WCW officials decided to have Rocky Boulware change his name to "Little Richard Marley . . . the ****** that was standing out in the yard;" they joked, "paint the ****** up."
Terry Taylor - this is some wild shyt!
"Reeves also gave Taylor his wrestling tapes. (Reeves at 56). When Reeves asked Taylor about getting a job, Taylor's response was, "we got enough of y'all boys already." (Reeves at 55-56). Taylor clearly meant that WCW did not wish to employ any more African-Americans. (Reeves at 56)."
"Reeves also heard Taylor use "the `n' word" in conversations with other people. (Reeves at 85). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 9 of 98"
"Stating to Reeves, "we got enough of y'all boys already." (Reeves at 55-56). "
"Stating to Plaintiff Walker that "you're a ****** and you have no talent." (Snakovsky at 76). When informed that Walker had complained of his racial bias, stating that "I don't know if I'm a racist but I know that . . .[h]e's a ****** with no talent." (Bayens at 19). "
"Stating that neither Walker nor Plaintiff Norris would make it in the wrestling profession because they were "black." (Snakovsky Aff. at 91 7, Tab D)."
"When Walker was jumping off the ropes, stating "that ******, he's not good for jumping, so he should go play basketball too." (Snakovsky at 83-89). "
"Repeatedly telling African-American Ernest Miller that even though Miller was a good athlete, "the only reason you got a job is because you're black" and that "this company don't market toward blacks; we only have white fans, and [they're only going to] look at you as a ******." (Miller at 66, 101)."
" Stating that, in his opinion, black wrestlers "weren't much of a draw." (Bayens at 19, 62-63). "
"Stating that black persons had great physiques because they were genetically inclined or predisposed, but that he questioned their ability to wrestle. (Bayens at 21-22, 69- 65). "
" Stating that Ernest Miller was "another ****** with no talent." (Bayens at 20). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 15 of 98'
"Stating that black wrestlers "shouldn't be in our sport, they should be in basketball." (Snakovsky at 78), "
"Stating that "a lot of black people wouldn't make it in the business because they are black as long as he had something to do with it." (Snakovsky at 78). "
"When renowned wrestler Hulk Hogan was scheduled to begin at WCW, stating that he did not want any black wrestlers on the show; "there won't be any brothers on the show." (Williams Aff. 1 40, Tab E; Williams at 59-57). "
"In reference to Harrison Norris, stating "that damn Hardbody is a no good ******." ;Snakovsky at 108, 140; Snakovsky Aff. 1 18, Tab D)."
" Taylor used the "******" word quite a bit. (Anderson at 107). When watching a match involving Ernest Miller and Sonny Onoo, stating "there's a ****** and a Jap. Who's going to want to watch that?" (Bayens at 67; Miller at 198-149). "
"When referring to African-American wrestlers, saying "that stupid ******" and often used the word "******" when he was talking to other WCW officials while traveling on WCW business. (Anderson at 85, 172-173)."
"When a Caucasian was scheduled to replace an African-American, stating "don't worry about the ******s, I'll take care of that." (Williams at 110)."
" Stating his opinion that wrestling fans are "white" and that blacks don't buy wrestling tickets." (Williams at 111, 119-116; Williams Aff. 9f 19, Tab E). "
"On a very cold winter day, stating that "you better turn on the air conditioner because you know those ******s can't take the cold." (Carr at 92-93,Tab Z). "
" When African-American wrestler Tony Carr was going to participate in a WCW event in Montana, stating that ".^.o one would believe there were ******s in Montana." (Carr at 139, Tab Z)."
" Apparently referencing to a demographic survey that was done by a Turner Defendant, informing African-American Rocky Boulware that "Turner told us we don't need to use you all ******s." (Boulware at 71, 124-125, Tab AA). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 16 of 98"
"Also, during a main event, WCW instructed a Caucasian wrestler, Buff Bagwell, to appear in the ring with his face painted black in order to mock African-American Ernest Miller. Taylor even commented to Miller: "he [looks] like you. He looks like a ******." (Miller at 149)."
"97. Although African-American Booker T became the champion or. June 9, 2000, Vince Russo and Terry Taylor indicated that WCW made him the champion to respond to allegations of race discrimination, (Snakovsky Aff. 15 20, Tab G; see also Williams Aff. IT, 20-23, Tab E). "
"148. Terry Taylor told Vince Russo that "they've got this discrimination against us -- we're going to have to do something, you know give somebody the belt -- Booker T looked really good and Booker T is a really great athlete . . . you know, maybe this will get rid of some of the heat on us right now."
"-39- 162. On one occasion Terry Taylor and J. J. Dillon told Rocky Boulware not to bring his "White woman" around the matches. (Boulware Dep. at 138, Tab AA)."
Reeves v. World Championship, et al | Response | Casetext
Some quotes:
Jody Hamilton
"According to Brenda Smith, assistant to the Power Plant Manager, Jody Hamilton, when Jody Hamilton spoke on the telephone with WCW officials about wrestlers in the Power Plant, he used words such as "jiggerboggie and lackey" to designate which wrestlers were African-American. (Smith Dep. at 19, 21, 122.)"
"While manager of the Power Plant, Jody Hamilton stated to Tony Carr, "I don't know who's blowing smoke up your ass they ain't hiring no ******s." (Carr Dep. at 55, Tab Z)"
"Jody Hamilton made the following comment to Tony Carr: "Martin Luther King started off this problem and that's why Black people are having so much trouble now. -- He started segregation. -- A lot of Black people got, you know, sucked up in it because they weren't smart enough to keep up with the White people, so it's bringing down the society." (Carr Dep. at 97, Tab Z).
"135. When African-American performer Rock Boulware was allowed to work as a referee, Hamilton "got mad" and stated to Boulware that "you know that no Black person go over me and become no referee." (Boulware Dep. at 59-61, Tab AA). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 81 of 98"
" According to Rocky Boulware, Jody Hamilton regularly used words such as "******, buckwheat, crackhead." (Boulware Cep. at 73, Tab AA)."
"Jody Hamilton told Rocky Boulware that there was a survey that showed that Black people would not pay $100 or $200 for a ticket and that Turner had said "why use the Blacks? We don't need them." (Boulware Dep. at 150, Tab AA).
"138. Jody Hamilton told African-American wrestler Rick Reeves that "we got enough of your kind down here." (Reeves Dep, at say . "
139. Jody Hamilton told Thunderbolt Patterson: "they don't fool with no ******s that they got problems. You're a problem. They don't want you to influence the other blacks. You asked for your money, you asked for equal opportunity, and they hadn't given it to you." (Patterson Dep. at 117). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 82 of 98"
Paul Orndorff
"According to Randall Anderson, a member of the Booking Committee, Power Plant manager Paul Orndorff "hated blacks." (Anderson Dep. at 106-107). 191."
"Paul Orndorff used the word "******" while he was a wrestler at WCW. (Randall Anderson Dep. at 170). "
"142. On one occasion, Paul Orndorff stated that "some of our black wrestlers are good . . . then you got some of the wrestlers that are ******s." (Hart Dep. at 117). "
"143. On one occasion, Paul Orndorff stated that the problem with America was that "******s" were causing crimes and were responsible for "unemployment and rapes." (Onoo Dep. at 254-255)."
"144. Paul Orndorff told African American wrestler Tony Carr that WCW was not "hiring ******s." (Carr Dep. at 95, Tab Z)."
" 195. Paul Orndorff told Rocky Boulware that he had received information from Turner Sports that "black people don't buy tickets; they don't use no ******s." (Boulware Dep. at 72-73, Tab AA)."
"146. Paul Orndorff also used terms such as "******, buckwheat, and crackhead" to refer to African Americans. (Boulware Dep. at 72-73, Tab AA). "
JJ Dillon
"- 103. J. J. Dillon referred to Moses Williams as the "good ******" because Moses Williams "didn't make waves." (Williams Dep. at 27)."
"105. J.J. Dillon stated that he thought that a country music western song that used the word "******" was a "great" song. (Whatley Dep. at 62-63, Tab BB)."
"106. According to Pez Whatley, a WCW trainer, J. J. Dillon prevented African-Americans from advancing at WCW because J. J. Dillon was "as racist as they come." (Whatley Dep. at 62, Tab BB). "
"107. Teddy Long, a WCW wrestler, informed Bobby Walker that he knew that J.J. Dillon "did not like black persons." (Bobby Walker Dep. at 168)."
Arn Anderson
"Randall Anderson, who was a personal friend of Kevin Sullivan, Terry Taylor, Arn Anderson, and J.J. Dillon, testified: "I'm just saying they said the racist remark. And I know they didn't like blacks too much." (Randall Anderson Dep. at 109-110). 113. Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 76 of 98"
"According to Randall Anderson, Arn Anderson would not share a room with African-Americans. (Randall Anderson Dep. at 111)."
"Anderson called Teddy Long, an African-American wrestler, a "******". (Randall Anderson Dep. at 83, 175; Bobby Walker Dep. at 211). "
"115. Arn Anderson regularly used the term "******". (Randall Anderson Dep. at 83-89)."
" 116. Both African-American and Caucasian wrestlers told Moses Williams that Arn Anderson did not care for Black wrestlers and that he had his Caucasian favorites. (Williams Dep. at 252)"
"Arn Anderson stated "I ain't piling a bunch of ******s in my car or a bunch of Mexicans in my car." (Randall Anderson Dep. 179)."
"On one occasion, Arn Anderson and other WCW officials decided to have Rocky Boulware change his name to "Little Richard Marley . . . the ****** that was standing out in the yard;" they joked, "paint the ****** up."
Terry Taylor - this is some wild shyt!
"Reeves also gave Taylor his wrestling tapes. (Reeves at 56). When Reeves asked Taylor about getting a job, Taylor's response was, "we got enough of y'all boys already." (Reeves at 55-56). Taylor clearly meant that WCW did not wish to employ any more African-Americans. (Reeves at 56)."
"Reeves also heard Taylor use "the `n' word" in conversations with other people. (Reeves at 85). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 9 of 98"
"Stating to Reeves, "we got enough of y'all boys already." (Reeves at 55-56). "
"Stating to Plaintiff Walker that "you're a ****** and you have no talent." (Snakovsky at 76). When informed that Walker had complained of his racial bias, stating that "I don't know if I'm a racist but I know that . . .[h]e's a ****** with no talent." (Bayens at 19). "
"Stating that neither Walker nor Plaintiff Norris would make it in the wrestling profession because they were "black." (Snakovsky Aff. at 91 7, Tab D)."
"When Walker was jumping off the ropes, stating "that ******, he's not good for jumping, so he should go play basketball too." (Snakovsky at 83-89). "
"Repeatedly telling African-American Ernest Miller that even though Miller was a good athlete, "the only reason you got a job is because you're black" and that "this company don't market toward blacks; we only have white fans, and [they're only going to] look at you as a ******." (Miller at 66, 101)."
" Stating that, in his opinion, black wrestlers "weren't much of a draw." (Bayens at 19, 62-63). "
"Stating that black persons had great physiques because they were genetically inclined or predisposed, but that he questioned their ability to wrestle. (Bayens at 21-22, 69- 65). "
" Stating that Ernest Miller was "another ****** with no talent." (Bayens at 20). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 15 of 98'
"Stating that black wrestlers "shouldn't be in our sport, they should be in basketball." (Snakovsky at 78), "
"Stating that "a lot of black people wouldn't make it in the business because they are black as long as he had something to do with it." (Snakovsky at 78). "
"When renowned wrestler Hulk Hogan was scheduled to begin at WCW, stating that he did not want any black wrestlers on the show; "there won't be any brothers on the show." (Williams Aff. 1 40, Tab E; Williams at 59-57). "
"In reference to Harrison Norris, stating "that damn Hardbody is a no good ******." ;Snakovsky at 108, 140; Snakovsky Aff. 1 18, Tab D)."
" Taylor used the "******" word quite a bit. (Anderson at 107). When watching a match involving Ernest Miller and Sonny Onoo, stating "there's a ****** and a Jap. Who's going to want to watch that?" (Bayens at 67; Miller at 198-149). "
"When referring to African-American wrestlers, saying "that stupid ******" and often used the word "******" when he was talking to other WCW officials while traveling on WCW business. (Anderson at 85, 172-173)."
"When a Caucasian was scheduled to replace an African-American, stating "don't worry about the ******s, I'll take care of that." (Williams at 110)."
" Stating his opinion that wrestling fans are "white" and that blacks don't buy wrestling tickets." (Williams at 111, 119-116; Williams Aff. 9f 19, Tab E). "
"On a very cold winter day, stating that "you better turn on the air conditioner because you know those ******s can't take the cold." (Carr at 92-93,Tab Z). "
" When African-American wrestler Tony Carr was going to participate in a WCW event in Montana, stating that ".^.o one would believe there were ******s in Montana." (Carr at 139, Tab Z)."
" Apparently referencing to a demographic survey that was done by a Turner Defendant, informing African-American Rocky Boulware that "Turner told us we don't need to use you all ******s." (Boulware at 71, 124-125, Tab AA). Case 1:00-cv-01720-CC Document 110 Filed 01/30/03 Page 16 of 98"
"Also, during a main event, WCW instructed a Caucasian wrestler, Buff Bagwell, to appear in the ring with his face painted black in order to mock African-American Ernest Miller. Taylor even commented to Miller: "he [looks] like you. He looks like a ******." (Miller at 149)."
"97. Although African-American Booker T became the champion or. June 9, 2000, Vince Russo and Terry Taylor indicated that WCW made him the champion to respond to allegations of race discrimination, (Snakovsky Aff. 15 20, Tab G; see also Williams Aff. IT, 20-23, Tab E). "
"148. Terry Taylor told Vince Russo that "they've got this discrimination against us -- we're going to have to do something, you know give somebody the belt -- Booker T looked really good and Booker T is a really great athlete . . . you know, maybe this will get rid of some of the heat on us right now."
"-39- 162. On one occasion Terry Taylor and J. J. Dillon told Rocky Boulware not to bring his "White woman" around the matches. (Boulware Dep. at 138, Tab AA)."
I know, I shouldn’t be surprised…
