During his post-match address, after knocking out Derrick Lewis, Hokit made disparaging comments against former first lady Michelle Obama, calling her a “man.” UFC president Dana White later denounced the comments as Hokit faced backlash online.

Now, WWE’s Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil addressed this controversy in a lengthy Instagram post. He praised the Obamas for their work when they were in office as well as currently when they serve as civilians.

“No matter how long it’s been since @michelleobama and @barackobama left the White House, it’s clear as day that they did enough while in office to keep their names relevant for those that have the behavior pattern of a 4/5 year child. This is definitely not a political post. It’s more about being a decent human being, and while I may not agree with everything that all politicians, including the Obamas allowed, I can’t deny the fact that they held the positions with grace and class and still remain the classy people that they showed the world that they could be while in office and while they serve as civilians,” he wrote.

The former WWE tag team champion then said this type of behavior cannot be pinned on a single person, saying it comes from a position of entitlement.

“I can’t pin this type of behavior on one person, but what I can pin this type of behavior on is an entitled & privileged mindset that some people can say and do whatever they want to certain people and not have consequences because in America, they never have consequences. Let’s be better people. Let’s be better human beings. You wanna make the country great again start doing sh*t for this country, that is actually great for everyone!!!That goes for what you do locally in your community, throughout your states, and throughout this country. This country definitely is a beautiful place when we allow it to be for everyone. Hatred, bigotry, and racism have never been things that unite us,” he added.

WWE’s Titus O’Neil called for unity and praised Michelle Obama

Further in his post, WWE’s Titus O’Neil called to focus on the virtues that unite the country, while praising Michelle Obama.

“DECENCY, love of fellow human beings, and good life choices should be the barometer to start. If you think about the history of this country that somehow someway is trying to be erased in some areas and arenas, think about the fact that we would not have had to have a civil rights movement or women’s rights movement or lesbian, gay rights movement or any other movement if we truly were operating as one nation under God. God is LOVE no matter what your religious beliefs are. Whatever God you serve should lead you to be a better human being!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Thaddeus M. Bullard. P.S. MICHELLE OBAMA IS A FIRST CLASS HUMAN BEING in my eyes and my experiences with her❤️❤️ I Love you and I appreciate you @michelleobama,” he wrote.

O’Neil was named the recipient of the 2020 Warrior Award by WWE in recognition of his efforts in society. He has been vocal about defending the rights of the people and isn’t shy in standing up for what he believes in.

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