NWA Issues Statement about NJPW
The NWA sent out this statement today about New Japan Pro Wrestling using Nazi-related symbols in promotional material
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE® It has come to our attention at the National Wrestling Alliance that New Japan Pro Wrestling (NWA member in Japan) has included the use of certain offensive images and symbols in the promotion of its upcoming “Dominion” event. The NWA does not approve of or condone the use of these images and symbols, and has requested that New Japan remove such images and symbols from their promotional materials. As the oldest and most storied promotional body in professional wrestling, the NWA is committed to our fans and their enjoyment of pro wrestling. Our sincerest apologies, Robert K. Trobich Executive Director National Wrestling Alliance
This coming after many posters were seen with the Nazi Symbol on it for their upcoming PPV. Which was causing quite a stir overseas
Source: weeklywrestlingwrapup.com
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Sadly, it was originally a religous symbol that was bastardized by a lunatic. The nazi symbol and the rebel flag are two parts of history that does not stand for any type of discrimination that some people automatically link to negative stereotypes or hatred of certain people.
Posted by B. A. Cynic on Monday, May 11, 2009