Candice LeRae might be out of the TV spotlight, but shes still finding a way to stay in the WWE mixonly now, shes stepping into a very different role behind the scenes. The longtime WWE veteran is now producing matches, and she even worked on a WWE Main Event bout featuring The Street Profits vs. Los Garza. But not everyones buying the idea that she earned the spot on her own.
During the latest Writing with Russo, former WWE writer Vince Russo didnt hold back his criticism, suggesting LeRaes new job had more to do with her marriage to Johnny Gargano than with actual qualifications. Once the topic came up, Russo fired off instantly:
The criticism didnt stop there. When Russo heard that the match involved The Street Profits and Los Garzaa team made up of second-generation wrestlers Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillohe scoffed at the idea of them being produced by LeRae.
Russo emphasized his point again when reminded of the legacy backgrounds of Garza and Carrillo.
He flat-out said the only reason shes got this backstage role is because of who shes married to.
When his co-host suggested the selection process might not be based on merit at all, Russo chimed in again:
Russo closed out his rant by pointing out that there are more qualified women out there, and dropped one major name WWE couldve picked instead.
The update comes at a time when LeRae has stepped away from the ring, with her last televised match airing back in September. Whether shes producing as a temporary trial or for the long haul remains to be seenbut its clear people are already debating whether shes the right fit behind the curtain.
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