Kata Ha Jime Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 TMZ.com has picked up the story on Michael Cole calling fellow WWE announcer Josh Matthews a "faggot" earlier today via Twitter. This is exactly what WWE didn't want to happen. You can expect the story to appear in numerous media outlets now that TMZ has picked it up. It's obviously not good news for WWE, especially with Michael Cole set for a main event match at WrestleMania 27 next Sunday. Here is the TMZ.com article: Less than two weeks after the WWE and GLAAD teamed up to say they were going to work together to curb homophobic slurs in wrestling, one of the WWE's top announcers tweeted one at a fellow announcer.  Earlier today, Michael Cole simply tweeted one disgusting word towards fellow announcer Josh Mathews. Cole quickly took down the tweet and apologized.  The WWE and GLAAD announced a partnership on March 17 to try and put an end to bullying based on sexual orientation after a series of homophobic taunts was made by wrestler John Cena.  WWE said at the time: "WWE takes this issue very seriously, and has already spoken with our talent about these incidents. We are taking steps and working with GLAAD to ensure that our fans know that WWE is against bullying or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation."  A rep for the WWE tells TMZ, "WWE has alerted GLAAD to the situation and spoken to Michael Cole about his post. He has removed it and apologized for using hateful language. Michael will be included in the training session being done by GLAAD. WWE takes this very seriously and is against discrimination of any kind based on sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or other."  A rep for GLAAD could not be reached for comment.  TMZ.com has also posted screen caps from Cole's tweet. It should be noted that Cole earlier tweeted that he was not told to issue an apology. WWE's statement to TMZ.com contradicts that statement. Once again, damage control at its finest folks! I can't imagine Vince McMahon is thrilled with this either. Good luck at RAW Monday, Michael!  From ewrestlingnews.com  TMZ screen cap.  So, thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Very stupid from Cole, who really should know better. Vince or Stephanie should read him the riot act over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buba3d Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 i heart mr cole, the guy plays a brilliant heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seratonin Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Totally OK for Lawler to call someone a "flaming fag", but not Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Lawler was a heel wrestler. Cole is the lead WWE announcer. And it's 2011, not 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vito Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Damn it, I hope this doesn't affect whatever plans they had for him. Cole is one of the few reasons I still bother watching Raw every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buba3d Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 didn't tyson call austin a fag right near the end of raw, man i miss those days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ColinBollocks Posted March 26, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 26, 2011 WWE should show the clip of him getting bummed by Heidenreich on Raw with "SEE!!! Cole loves it!! Right in his dirty brown Cole!! Ooft!! The big poof!" scrolling at the bottom of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seratonin Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Lawler was a heel wrestler. Cole is the lead WWE announcer. And it's 2011, not 1996. Â Lawler was heel commentator in 1997 when it happened. He had a match with Goldust in his hometown as a one-off. I don't see why you think it would be OK back then, but not now? Raw was TV-PG like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted March 27, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 27, 2011 Dont temp Cole. He'll play the "peadogeddon" card with Lawler given half the chance. I cant help but laugh a bit. Not having a go at gay people or condoning the word, but calling Josh Matthews a "faggot" over twitter is so out of the blue its funny. It wasnt done to exploit anything, it wasnt done to sell t-shirts, it wasnt done to get cheat heat. He just randomly said it. How mental. You cant predict wrestling sometimes. This lot need to be policed on everything. Jericho was talking about how some people shouldnt be on twitter if they didnt know how to use it, and was bashing people for saying stupid things. Then he just started saying "Screw UFC fighters" and encouraging them to "bring it bitches", while he was pissed one night. Twitter is the 2011 version of the unscripted promo. Its class. Twitter's new slogan should be "Brian Pillman with an iphone". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 You really think there's a chance Cole will play the "paedogeddon" card against Lawler? There's not a chance WWE would allow a man thats worked for them for the best part of 2 decades as an alleged paedophile. Â EDIT: Which isn't to say that Cole might not "shoot " on Lawler's preference for women several decades younger than himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshC Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I want to see Lawler show up at Raw disguised as a school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kata Ha Jime Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 I want to see Lawler show up at Raw disguised as a school! Â BRASS EYE! Â I love you AshC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Could have swore blind that the etymology of the word faggot has largely been such that it is now a desexualised insult in the US, clearly not in the 'tabloid' media though. There was a thread on here about it and other insults in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Reefer Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think Cole was probably aiming at internet cool. Faggot is a pretty standard internet insult that has nothing to do with sexuality. A classic example of what happens when the clueless try act 'cool'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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