D-Von Dudley asked Woods: “The people really brought you in as the first African American to actually hold that title (WWE Title).
: “I think it’s silly that people try to not count The Rock in that category.
Regardless of what you look like, you are what you are.
I think for a long time, people of color, especially African Americans have been waiting for someone who looks exactly like them to hold that title.
I mention it all the time, but, all Twitter and social media, the moment that happened, I got so many different messages.
We’re not even going to let you have a match and in the 11th year, we’re going to make it happen.
If you use any portion of the quotes from this article please credit Table Talk podcast with a h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription. »