The Chilean fighter Stephanie Vaquer He starred in one of WWE NXT's most seen segments this May 20, with a Spanish promo that connected with many Latin fans, although most phrases were carried out in English. But what should have been a moment of pride and representation, also aroused the most toxic side of wrestling.
In social networks, some began to attack her not to speak in English, with messages loaded with xenophobia and racism that soon generated reactions within the industry. One of the most powerful answers from Busted Open Radio, where Dave Lagreca y Thunder Rosa They reacted without filters and visibly affected by what they consider a reflection of a systemic problem in wrestling.
“That they fuck you, a piece of garbage,” Lagreca shot against those who demand that Vaquer learn English. “We are in a global product. Stop living in your four walls“His anger was growing to become one of the most visceral moments in the history of the program.” I'm tired of reading this shit on social networks. I'm tired of reading this racist shit from the people. That fuck you. “
For his part, Thunder Rosa said he has suffered that same contempt for years. “They told me to silence me, to return to my country, that I did not serve to talk on television.” With tears, he recalled that many Latinos in WWE have had to work the triple for not being native angloplants. He also praised the creative work behind Vaquer. “Whoever is writing the promos, is brilliant. They are telling history from another angle. That is wrestling too“.
The segment not only defended Vaquer, but lit a broader debate about whether the English domain should be a barrier in a product that is consumed globally. Thunder Rosa made it clear: “We are not from here, but we are here. And we are not going to go.”
