WWE News Roundup: Hottest Stories of the Week (17th May 2019)

#2 Lars Sullivan got fined and was forced to complete sensitivity training following inappropriate comments

Lars Sullivan has been fined following the comments he made years ago

'The Freak' Lars Sullivan has been fined $100,000 by WWE and was forced to complete sensitivity training after comments that The Freak made almost a decade ago surfaced online, according to reports.

Lars Sullivan made many homophobic and bigoted comments between the year 2007 and 2013, many of which surfaced back online in November last year and the company was able to brush it under the carpet.

When the comments drew the attention of WWE sponsor Mars Wrigley, owner of the Sneakers chocolate brand, WWE was forced to take action and the company released the following statement via email.

"WWE supports a culture of inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation, and we are committed to embracing all individuals as demonstrated by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide.

Dylan Miley (aka Lars Sullivan) will be fined $100,000 and required to complete sensitivity training for offensive commentary uncovered from his past. WWE will also facilitate meetings for Dylan with community organizations to foster further discussion around the power of social media and the impact of your words."