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ESPN Masters Coverage Hit by Strong Criticism After Featuring WWE Star

ESPN Masters Coverage Hit by Strong Criticism After Featuring WWE Star

Summary

ESPN's coverage of the Masters golf tournament faced criticism for featuring celebrities like WWE star The Miz, who have little connection to golf. Many viewers expressed disappointment over this choice, while the tournament saw golf stars like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler competing.

Key Facts

  • ESPN covered the Masters golf tournament featuring top golfers, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.
  • ESPN included celebrity guests in their coverage, such as Jason Kelce, Kevin Hart, and WWE star Mike "The Miz" Mizanin.
  • Viewers criticized ESPN for incorporating celebrities with no strong ties to golf into their coverage.
  • Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, a WWE star, appeared and discussed golf with analysts on ESPN.
  • Viewers shared negative feedback on social media, questioning ESPN's decision to include these celebrities.
  • Other networks like CBS, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video also provided coverage of the Masters.

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