By Mark Gray
8:00am PST, Mar 9, 2024
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WWE has revealed that its cover athletes for the WWE 2K24 video game are "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley and former champ Bianca Belair.
While many fans celebrated the cover choices, a rather despicable group condemned the inclusion of Bianca and used negative language to criticize the star of Hulu's "Love & WWE."
Amid the racist tropes, many of WWE's most notable superstars publicly expressed their support for Bianca, who's often dubbed "The E.S.T."
Click through to see how the likes of the Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss are standing with their fellow in-ring superstar…
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"EST ain't just a nickname… @BiancaBelairWWE is a history maker, a trailblazer, and one of the nicest humans that you would have the privilege to ever meet. Y'all just mad that she's better than you #EST" —Rhea Ripley
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"One of the bEST flagbearers we have in WWE. This woman barely sleeps because of her dedication to her craft. Her work ethic is top tier and her personality and heart goes beyond that somehow. @BiancaBelairWWE is truly 1 of 1!" —Becky Lynch
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"The black women in this industry face a regular barrage of racism & misogyny from 'fans.' And have for far too long. You cannot diminish their light. You cannot erase their contributions to this industry." —Ettore "Big E" Ewe
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"#WeLoveBianca Miss you lots" —Alexa Bliss
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"Bianca is one of the best this business and WORLD has ever seen. When I think of a hard worker, stand out, path paver, and someone who is genuinely a proud representation of her culture, it's Bianca. She deserves everything she's gotten and MORE. She EARNED the name EST. The "fans" that took part in the blatant disrespect and hate towards her and other black men and women should be ashamed and embarrassed. It's disgusting. But your hate will never EVER dim their shine. We love you B. You continue to be an inspiration to all of us." —Zelina Vega
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"One of the BEST HUMAN BEINGS ON THIS PLANET, That just so happens to be great at everything she does!! Salute this Queen @BiancaBelairWWE" —Titus O'Neal
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"E.S.T. @BiancaBelairWWE" —Drew McIntyre
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"@BiancaBelairWWE is a huge inspiration and has been good to me since the day I walked into the performance center. Thank you for all that you continue to do to shatter glass ceilings. A true legend in and out of the ring." —Kacy Catanzaro
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"@BiancaBelairWWE is everything I strive to be in the WWE. All 3 are the hardest working and influential people in my life, and I'm so grateful to know ALL of them. Much love, B #TennesseeStrong" —Emily Andzulis, aka Ivy Nile
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"I'm getting a digital copy, but is there anyway I can get a hard copy. The one with @BiancaBelairWWE on the cover." —Joe Gacy
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Michin took to social media to post two hearts next to Bianca Belair's name.
