5 WWE rumors from this week you need to know (April 12th, 2019)

#5 WWE's plan for Lars Sullivan controversy

Sullivan made some highly offensive comments on a forum before he joined the WWE

Lars Sullivan may be a relatively new star in WWE, but the gigantic Superstar is already in hot water.

Recently, comments made by Sullivan before joining the company have come to light, as Sullivan expressed racist, sexist and homophobic views in a chat forum, though has since apologised for these views.

With WWE being a highly-diverse company, it's clear how some of Sullivan's comments have angered Superstars and fans alike, though the company are offering a very interesting approach.

According to Wrestlevotes, WWE is hoping to ignore the issue, and hope that fans eventually forget about it.

Talked to one of my main sources regarding this Lars Sullivan stuff. Source states WWE is aware of what’s making the rounds online. His exact words: “they are hoping it stays low and disappears”My take: they aren’t going to do a damn thing. Hope I’m wrong.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) May 9, 2019

If true, this approach will almost certainly receive backlash from fans, as though firing the Superstar for past comments may seem extreme to some, doing absolutely nothing is not a good look.