Not everyone thought Flyod Mayweather v. Manny Pacquiao was a complete narcoleptic, which did more to promote UFC than it did boxing. One of the guys proud of Mayweather is former WWE Champion and next-in-line to Vince McMahon's throne, Triple H. This naturally pissed a few people off and the one person in particular who got really offended by the support was ESPN personality and wrestling fan Michelle Beadle. According to Beadle, she was done with the product because she felt Triple H was supporting "serial abusers." Beadle made the proclamation on Twitter:
I've loved @WWE for a long time. But @TripleH and his love for a serial abuser is too much. I'm turning in my fan card. #WasFunWhileItLasted
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) May 3, 2015
The Beadle statement was in response to these tweets:
.@FloydMayweather is the biggest box office attraction in the world. Tonight, he'll make history again. #48and0 #TMT #TBE #MayPac — Triple H (@TripleH) May 2, 2015
.@FloydMayweather WOW..... Just WOW. Masterful !!!!! #TMT #TBE #48and0 Congratulations
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 3, 2015
What Beadle is referring to when calling Mayweather a serial abuser are a string of domestic assault charges stemming from incidents involving girlfriends and his own children. Between 2002 and 2011, Mayweather had several stints on probation or in jail.
The sad thing about Beadle's rift with WWE is that both sides benefited from the relationship. On several occasions, the WWE sent their top talents to make big announcements on her shows because they knew full well she'd make them look great. If you remember she was the interviewer when Brock Lesnar announced he'll be retiring from UFC and staying with the WWE.
Triple H developed the friendship with Mayweather at Wrestlemania 24 during the cross promotion match between boxing's undefeated champ and the Big Show. In the end, Mayweather left the arena victorious against the world's largest athlete. The champ has yet to return to WWE since his win but you have to think they'll eventually throw him in the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame - which is sure to make more people angry.
Now that Beadle is out of the picture is the top media personality covering WWE maybe Sam Roberts of the Sam Roberts Wrestling Show can step in.
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