Folks, in the world of WWE, where the battles are as much in the ring as they are in the boardroom, a real-life hero has just tagged out. Sue Aitchison, the heart and soul behind WWE’s community outreach for nearly four decades, has been let go, and boy, does it feel like the end of an era.
Starting back in the heyday of 1986, when hair was big and the clothes were… questionable, Sue began her journey with WWE. She wasn’t just any employee; she was a titan in the community relations arena, spearheading WWE’s tag team partnership with Make-A-Wish. Thanks to her, countless kids got to meet their wrestling heroes, turning dreams into reality. And let me tell you, for her Herculean efforts, Sue scooped up the Chris Greicius Award not once, but twice!
In 2019, the WWE Hall of Fame shined a little brighter as Sue was honored with the “Warrior Award,” a trophy not just for those who can do a mean elbow drop, but for folks who show the kind of strength and spirit that’d make the Ultimate Warrior proud. Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s queen of the ring, couldn’t have put it better when she said Sue’s work put smiles on faces and embodied the true essence of this award.
But here’s where the plot thickens—PWInsider dropped the bombshell that after 38 illustrious years, WWE has decided to part ways with Sue. And it’s got everyone from former ring kings to the office folks a bit rattled. This isn’t just any old corporate shuffle; it’s part of a bigger picture, as WWE has been under new management with Endeavor, which merged WWE with UFC to create some kind of supergroup, TKO Group Holdings.
The word on the street is that amidst budget cuts and a courtroom drama featuring Vince McMahon’s alleged antics, WWE is cleaning house, and unfortunately, even legends like Sue aren’t safe.
So, as the WWE universe turns its eyes to what’s next, let’s tip our hats to Sue Aitchison, a true champion of the community and a heavyweight in the halls of wrestling history.