People Complain & Wwe Reacts About Eugene!

[Outsiders]

Many emailed WWE to voice their displeasure to the character of Eugene. The following is WWE's responce:

 

Thank you for your email to WWE. We have introduced a new character on WWE Monday Night RAW, Eugene Dinsmore. Eugene is a person with a mental disability. His dream is to become a professional wrestler.

 

WWE intends to portray the character of Eugene as a hero, as are the many people with disabilities around the world (many of whom are WWE fans) who must everyday face challenges to live the type of life many of us take for granted. Eugene, despite his disability, will get a chance to achieve his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. We hope that Eugene's story will encourage other people with disabilities to strive to achieve their dreams, whatever they may be.

 

Story background: In the recent edition of Monday Night RAW, viewers learned that Eric Bischoff, an underhanded schemer, has a nephew named Eugene. At the behest of Bischoff's sister, he has let his nephew Eugene join RAW to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Bischoff tricks the despicable William Regal, a slimy, upper crust Englishman, to manage Eugene. Upon meeting Eugene and seeing he has a mental disability, Regal immediately complains about his task, similar to how many people who are uncaring and ignorant initially react to the mentally handicapped. However, Eugene will persevere and he ultimately will get his chance to perform in the ring. WWE is very grateful you took the time to contact us, and we thank you for your email.

[n8dawgaic]

Too much like Gowen theme-wise, but with Regal it should be a little funnier.

[Punichu]

Glad they're not totally backing away from the idea. When he did the Bushwacker bit I was grinning from ear to ear.

[Bigsexy944]

I hate to say it but that is a load of crap, they're obviusly portraying him in a sterotypical way (hell i love the angle so i don't are). Licking lawler's face? C'mon that an't expect people to buy that!

[scotty26]

i loved eugene! his charater paired with regal is gonna be hilarious!

[Blackmada]

I bet Regal will eventually come around and grow to care about Eugene and become protective of him. He'll be like a big brother.

[steveovig]

My main thing is that they're trying to act like the reason they're doing it is to help other disabled people and I just don't buy that. I think that's a cop out and for me, it would've been better to either not have mentioned that or not have issued a statement at all.

[Yayowonder]

My main thing is that they're trying to act like the reason they're doing it is to help other disabled people and I just don't buy that. I think that's a cop out and for me, it would've been better to either not have mentioned that or not have issued a statement at all.

Although I agree that they're not trying to help the disabled, you can't expect them not to spin it in their favor. Remember these are the same people that brought you Billy and Chuck, said it was all real, made it a big media hoopla, and then had it end by saying "No, really, we're straight". Either way, I think Eugene (so far) has been an enjoyable character and I agree with AdamP's idea as to where this is going.