Oscar feminism controversy spreading in WWE?

AJ Lee: Inspired by Patricia Arquette

After a recent “#GiveDivasaChance” gimmick on Twitter, it was noted that the Chief Brand Officer of WWE Stephanie McMahon tweeted actress Patriica Arquette about her rousing “#WomensRights” speech at the Oscars. Arquette who won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in ‘Boyhood’, gave a stirring speech at Oscars, putting forward the issue of low wages for older women in America.

The Oscar feminism controversy clearly had a deep impact on WWE Diva AJ Lee who is now promoting the same in the WWE. She tweeted to Stephanie Mcmahon that female wrestlers contribute to high sale of WWE merchandise yet they receive only a fraction of wages in comparison to the male stars. Check out the conversation between two WWE Divas on twitter:

RT @StephMcMahon: Thank You @PattyArquette for having the courage to fight for #WomensRights on such a grand platform. #UseYourVoice

— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) February 25, 2015

 

@StephMcMahon Your female wrestlers have record selling merchandise & have starred in the highest rated segment of the show several times,

— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) February 25, 2015

 

@StephMcMahon And yet they receive a fraction of the wages & screen time of the majority of the male roster. #UseYourVoice

— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) February 25, 2015

 

Thank you @WWEAJLee, I appreciate your opinion. #UseYourVoice

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) February 25, 2015