Young wrestler Tiffany Stratton’s career hit a speed bump this week. Despite her recent win and upcoming match against Bianca Belair, a social media post has caused major controversy. Tiffany Stratton faces backlash for a racist video.
From Celebration to Scandal
Stratton was enjoying a successful run on SmackDown. After defeating Candice LeRae, she secured a spot in the King and Queen of the Ring quarterfinals. However, things went south when she shared a video on her Instagram story.
The video showed Stratton slapping fellow wrestler Jade Cargill. A racial slur was used in a voiceover, and laughing emojis were added next to Bianca Belair, who appeared to be watching. The video showed her slapping Jade Cargill with a racial slur.
Fans were quick to condemn the racist content, and Stratton deleted the video after facing widespread criticism.
Regardless of her intent, the video’s racist nature is undeniable. It remains unclear how this will affect Stratton’s upcoming match. Fans are watching closely to see the fallout from this unfortunate incident.