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WWE Writer Allegedly Dishes Racist Smackdown

Posted Apr 23rd 2008 7:02PM by TMZ Staff

There's no doubt that using the n-word is stupid -- but allegedly using the n-word in front of a guy that's over six-feet-tall, weighs nearly 400 pounds and calls himself "The World's Strongest Man" is beyond idiotic. Enter WWE writer Michael Hayes.

TMZ has confirmed that Hayes, the head writer for WWE's "Smackdown," has been suspended for 60 days -- allegedly for using racist language in front of wrestler Mark Henry. Michael's haymaker was supposedly thrown while out drinking at a party during the weekend of Wrestlemania, where ProWrestling.net reports Hayes told Henry, "I'm more of a n----- than you are."

It's unknown whether or not Hayes was subsequently hit in the face with a metal chair.

A rep for the WWE released this statement: "Due to inappropriate behavior, Michael Hayes was suspended for 60 days with no pay. In order to return to work, Michael Hayes will be required to undergo further evaluation."

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16. I think that if everyone wants the N bomb to go away...then it should start with the blacks. I mean they use it more then anyone...White people aint allowed to use it...So i say if you all want it to go away then stop callin each other the N word!

Posted at 12:43AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Stupidpeoplesuck

17. It doesn't matter who said what first...racial slurs are horrid no matter what. It hurts and we all know it to be called names. People need to grow up and stop all the hatin:) I mean the american indians were here before anyone...You don't see them crying around 24/7 about stuff. Can't we all just stfu and be adults and agree on anything? Why does the color of our skin or the music we listen to or the clothes we where have to be a big deal? Last time i looked...we are all human and from the same damn planet. I think it's high time we start acting like it.

Posted at 12:53AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Stupidpeoplesuck

18. LOL i meant wear...not where...omg! LOL i'm just tired...east coast people

Posted at 12:55AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Stupidpeoplesuck

19. Well, this IS coming from a guy that used to wear a robe made out of a Confederate flag. I don't see why it's such a surprise.

Posted at 1:11AM on Apr 24th 2008 by jennifer

20. Hayes did what wee all think. To the jerkoff in posts 1 & 2, you're the exact type of person that's not needed. KUDOS TO DHOOKEMHORNS for your post.

Posted at 1:24AM on Apr 24th 2008 by ToiletBowler

21. #18, you do have a point. American indians were here before any of us were and were crapped on just as bad as blacks (I am black by the way) and they don't complain nearly as much!

Posted at 1:16PM on Apr 24th 2008 by egriffin

22. Will you Americans just grow up. You get so upset by words, you have so many problems that need your attention, why waste them with 'oh no he said a bad thing'? So what? The war should concern you, your people dieing for a lie. Sticks and stones. Grow up and face the true problems of your world - if for nothing else, the children.

Posted at 7:21AM on Apr 24th 2008 by A

23. look we all know that the blacks were used as slaves and so forth way back when, but quit using that as a fuc4ing crutch to get through life..

Posted at 11:17PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by DHOOKEMHORNS

Wow that was a really beautiful and well thought out post you have there. Only one problem sir, the "N" word is the most powerful word in the english language. I would highly recommend no one use it because of the emotion it evokes....from everyone. Think about it. And also try to keep your history education on this entertainment site to a minimum.

Posted at 7:23AM on Apr 24th 2008 by now i'm JUS sayin

24. Michael Hayes is one of the most respected Wrestling Writers in our business. Maybe the most respected. The P.S. Hayes that I know is a big "kid"der. I can bet my house on it that he and Henry was joking around. Someone else took offense to it and he was suspended. I see why Smackdown has sucked since Wrestlemania. Besides as the Head Writer for Smackdown, Hayes has put Henry in some great spots. So I doubt this was done on purpose.

Posted at 7:41AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Aaron Lester

25. the word is powerful ONLY because you made it that way - the most powerful for me is 'peace'

Posted at 7:59AM on Apr 24th 2008 by A

26. Ummm YEAH, look at the people who go to WWE events, look at the places WWE comes to (Lynchburg, VA anyone?) WWE is no safe place for a Black man...there was a time, before Black people startin wearin their rose colored glasses in the 90s, that we knew and understood places that were not safe for us, or welcoming, and WWE (WWF then) was definietely on the "let them have that" list...this is America people, and guess what, they don't really like us.

Posted at 8:19AM on Apr 24th 2008 by MissLaaady!

27. yeah, i know, i misspelled definitely

Posted at 8:27AM on Apr 24th 2008 by MissLaaady!

28. He was one of the original members of the "Freebirds" along with Terry Gordy and that other little guy. 60 days is a bit over the board. Should've used monkey in my opinion.

Posted at 8:39AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Charley Varrick

29. this is starting to sound like nascar...

Posted at 9:00AM on Apr 24th 2008 by VAN HALEN ROCKS

30. WTF!!! Look at all the racist comments here!! "White people are stupid", and "All white males are alike". If those aren't racist comments, then I really don't know what is. If that's how you see people of a different racial background then your head is further up your @ss then the freakin' Michael Hayes'. And I don't need to hide behind some nic when I voice my opinion like some racist coward.

Posted at 9:47AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Eli Jakeman

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