The honey-loving childrens' character cannot be mentioned in the Marvel Rivals chat.

Fans have been left wondering why mentions of Winnie The Pooh have been banned fromMarvel Rivals.

Why Is Winnie The Pooh Banned from Marvel Rivals?

Marvel Rivals, Winnie The Pooh

In the last decade and change, Pooh has taken on somewhat of a controversial meaning.

The image eventually became a controversial mainstay of memes, specifically surrounding Xi.

The Chinese government has not been one to take kindly to those who do not share their values.

Penny Parker in-game in Marvel Rivals with a textbox on-screen sporting a banned phrase message

Pooh’s name is not the only thing banned fromRivalschat.

Marvel Rivalsis now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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