Lance Storm, a veteran of <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE, expressed his views on Brock Lesnar’s recent return to the company during an episode of Wrestling Observer Live. Storm highlighted concerns that go beyond Lesnar as an individual, focusing instead on the broader implications for WWE’s locker room atmosphere and the working environment for women within the organization.
Message Sent to the WWE Locker Room by Lesnar’s Return
Storm emphasized that the discussion should not concentrate merely on individual actions but on the overall message sent to employees, especially women, in WWE. He explained that the key question is whether bringing back Lesnar supports or undermines efforts to create a respectful and safe workplace. Storm cautioned that if such a return appears to reverse progress, it could signal a step backward for the company’s culture.
“I don’t think it’s about Brock. I think it’s about the working environment of women within WWE.”
—Lance Storm
“To me, whether you bring Brock back or not, or anyone else or not, to me, you need to ask your question. ‘Does this support your move to improve and make a respectful safe environment for women in your company? Or does that detract from that and make it feel like you’re going backwards?’ Because I think if you just look at each individual case, ‘Well, did this person do something that’s really worth that? Oh, was this instance?’ It’s not about the individual instances.”
—Lance Storm
Storm further pointed out that WWE must consider the perspective of its female talent and whether they feel supported and protected in the workplace. The response from women working in the company should be central to decisions like re-signing high-profile wrestlers.
“It’s about the overall message you send to women who work for you and in your company about the environment they are going to have to perform in. And I think you need to look at it from the women’s standpoint, and whether they would be in favor of something or not.”
—Lance Storm
Potential Consequences for WWE’s Culture and Future
The Brock Lesnar WWE return impact, according to Lance Storm, raises serious questions about WWE’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful locker room, particularly for women. The decision not only affects individual wrestlers but also shapes the broader workplace culture and signals WWE’s priorities. Moving forward, the company’s choices will likely influence how its talent perceives their own security and respect within the organization.
