WWE SmackDown: The New Day Take a Knee for Black Lives Matter, and Fans Are Loving It
Tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown featured a thrilling match between The New Day's Big E and Kofi [...]
Truly Admirable
Fans couldn't be more proud of Big E and Kofi for taking a stand in the middle of the ring on national television.
No matter your race, you nationality, your creed, or your color... kneel with your brothers. Solidarity in the face of their fight.
What Big E and Kofi did was brave, and truly admirable. The Universe is with you, New Day.#BlackLivesMatter #Smackdown https://t.co/ouQVSR3KMM
— The Legit Deadly - #BlackLivesMatter (@TheLegitDeadly) June 13, 2020
"No matter your race, you nationality, your creed, or your color... kneel with your brothers.
What Big E and Kofi did was brave, and truly admirable. The Universe with you, New Day.
#BlackLivesMatter #Smackdown"
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Sometimes you just gotta show the love, and fans definitely love the New Day.
I ❤️ #NewDay https://t.co/QBTIOmTdwq
— gdawgz (@GWill247) June 13, 2020
"I Red heart #NewDay"
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Fans are loving what The New Day did, and they're making sure to send their thanks.
The New Day representing #BlackLivesMattters is so amazing! Thank you my brothers! 🥰🙏🏾❤️ https://t.co/dSCSIjE1sw
— Quentin Holmes (@Ndamukomg_Q) June 13, 2020
"The New Day representing #BlackLivesMattters is so amazing! Thank you my brothers! Smiling face with 3 hearts??Red heart"
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While The New Day kneeled before the match, that wasn't the only way they showed support. As one fan noted, Kofi had an armband for Breonna Taylor, while Big E had two armbands, one for Tamla Horsford and one for Shukri Abdi.
Kofi has an armband for Breonna Taylor. Big E has an armband on each side for Tamla Horsford and Shukri Abdi. Say their names. #SmackDown #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #JusticeForShukriAbdi #JusticeForTamlaHorsford pic.twitter.com/fZV1xmm8JY
— frank (@TheNextBlGThing) June 13, 2020
"Kofi has an armband for Breonna Taylor. Big E has an armband on each side for Tamla Horsford and Shukri Abdi. Say their names. #SmackDown #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #JusticeForShukriAbdi #JusticeForTamlaHorsford"
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Others noticed the armbands as well, and it was an incredibly emotional and genuine moment for many.
Seeing New Day taking a knee with their fists high in the air and wearing armbands with the names Shukri Abdi and Breonna Taylor has got me incredibly emotional not gonna lie. They are special and must be protected at all costs. #SmackDown #BlackLivesMatter
— Abdullah ‘So Say It’ Moallim (@AbdullahMoallim) June 13, 2020
"Seeing New Day taking a knee with their fists high in the air and wearing armbands with the names Shukri Abdi and Breonna Taylor has got me incredibly emotional not gonna lie. They are special and must be protected at all costs. #SmackDown #BlackLivesMatter"
prevnextLove Grows
Even those who were already fans of the New Day found themselves loving them even more after their show of solidarity.
My heart grows a bit more every time I see New Day. 🖤 https://t.co/5etuqyoK1x
— Meg James (@megedangerously) June 13, 2020
"My heart grows a bit more every time I see New Day. Black heart"
prevnextTell My Kids
The New Day are beloved for many reasons, but they've just added yet one more reason to love and respect them to the list.
Tell my kids about the New Day pic.twitter.com/5zAl6x67sV
— I’LL SLAP YO AZZ JUS CUZ OF SLAVERY (@WhattUpJT) June 13, 2020
"Tell my kids about the New Day"
prevnextRespect
The New Day already had the respect of many for their in-ring skills, but this will only solidify their status as beloved superstars.
Respect to New Day for doing this https://t.co/KSGlKy3PJV
— Zach (@ZachMartin619) June 13, 2020
"Respect to New Day for doing this"
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