NBCUniversal removes a few segments over racist allegations

NBCUniversal removes a few segments from WWE’s past just after a week as WWE Network moved into Peacock’s streaming service.

Viewers have noticed that the version of WrestleMania 6 on Peacock no longer includes an interview and match where one side of ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper’s body was painted black.

Another short clip where WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon’s on-screen character used a racist term has been completely cut from Survivor Series 2005.

On the WWE Network, these shows were all available in their original form without any obvious cuts or censorship.

Rather than delete history, fans have suggested that Peacock should go the same route as Disney Plus and show a disclaimer before programming that’s particularly objectionable.

The standalone WWE Network service is due to shut down in only a matter of days for customers in the United States: it goes offline on April 4th. After that, Peacock will be the lone destination with all of this professional wrestling history.