Lacey Evans Fires Back at Sgt. Slaughter Over His Persistent Criticism

Lacey Evans sported a new look after she returned to WWE this year, wearing a camouflage jacket and hat, similar to Sgt. Slaughter. This led to Slaughter’s daughter calling her out for stealing his look. This essentially opened up a can of worms with even Sgt. Slaughter getting involved in a big way. Now Evans has decided to call out Sgt. Slaughter after her WWE release.

Sgt. Slaughter previously expressed his belief that WWE should have sought his permission before allowing Lacey Evans to incorporate the Cobra Clutch into her move-set. This discussion went on for a long time, as Slaughter tried to stop Evans from using his finisher.

Lacey Evans didn’t get to accomplish much in WWE during her tenure there, which is why fans were very disappointed the company let her contract expire and did nothing to keep her there.

While speaking with Chris Van Vliet, the former WWE Superstar addressed the Slaughter family constantly criticizing her for her character. Lacey Evans made it clear that she had no sympathy for Slaughter, further adding that she was just following instructions and nothing more.

“I think they’re frickin weak. Remember that weak word we just talked about? Yeah. And no disrespect to like Hall of Famers in WWE that have paved the way, he can kiss my ass and his daughter can too so record that. Have a good day. I don’t know where the hell that came from. They know the game. You go to work. You get told this is what you’re doing. And what a lot of people don’t know what is was said and what was done, how they discussed it with him and they talked to him, and that is none of my damn concern.

What do you call it in the military when you frickin you have seniors above you? You have a rank structure. In WWE when you’re a performer you’re like down here, whatever goes above your head [happens] a lot of times, unless you start crying about it and go banging on doors. I don’t like that, I’m not gonna cry about it. You tell me what the f*** you need, you tell me what time the bell rings and then and I’ll do whatever it is.

Then, because I got a family to feed, a husband I love, and I say that with conviction. Because I made sure I was in shape, I made sure I could do the flippy flops, the drop downs, I made sure to create the character. They told me you’re gonna go out, you’re gonna do the Cobra Clutch and he’s gonna come in and help, and then whatever happened. Next thing you know he’s not out here, I’m still doing the Cobra Clutch.

But don’t get mad at me. Because I’m doing my job, you know what I mean? Or let’s have that conversation. Right? And at no point was that conversation ever had. Whoever his daughter is, from that side, that was wild. It didn’t really ruffle my feathers. I kind of thought it was funny, like you know, bless their fcking hearts, but I didn’t lose no sleep over it. My family still got fed, I still did what I fcking needed to do. And I just hope they keep that same energy, that same kayfabe energy when they see me because I don’t do s*** like that.”

Lacey Evans also made it clear that she does not miss WWE whatsoever.  She expressed her belief that AEW’s schedule aligns better with her needs. Only time will tell what’s next in store for the former WWE Superstar.

What’s your view on what Lacey Evans said? Was the whole Sgt. Slaughter saga overblown? Sound off in the comments!