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Politican Andrew Yang, who attempted to run for President of the United States earlier this year, took aim at WWE's latest talent edict via Twitter:
If I’m not the Secretary of Labor I’m pretty confident I’ll have his or her number to talk about the ridiculous classification of WWE wrestlers as independent contractors while controlling their name and likeness for years, even for something as benign as Cameo.
— Andrew Yang???????????? (@AndrewYang) September 5, 2020
Come on Vince - you’ve already deprived the folks breaking their backs for you of healthcare, security, recovery time, retirement benefits and fair treatment re: licenses and royalties. At least let them make a living off their own names. Many of them need it.
— Andrew Yang???????????? (@AndrewYang) September 5, 2020
I grew up a wrestling fan and it’s been sad to see so many of my childhood heroes pass away early. I’d feel better knowing that they and their families were being fairly treated - I look forward to doing what I can for the next generation of performers. I know how tough it is.
— Andrew Yang???????????? (@AndrewYang) September 5, 2020
Vince you’d better hope your old friend Donald wins because change is in the air and changes are long overdue where your corrupt labor practices are concerned. It would give me great pleasure. The people know.
— Andrew Yang???????????? (@AndrewYang) September 5, 2020
WWE Hall of Famer Dave Bautista responded:
#NoComment but I am retweeting!!!! ????#RealTalk https://t.co/eP6tgD2C4S
— Shadow Person Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) September 5, 2020
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