WWE superstars are planning to quit after the company’s merger with UFC and Vince McMahon’s return.
The two promotions came together after WrestleMania 39 to form a new publicly traded company controlled by Endeavor Group.
WWE have merged with UFC under the banner of Endeavor GroupGetty
Endeavor now own a 51 per cent stake and its CEO Ari Emanuel will act as chief executive of both companies.
WWE control the remaining 49 per cent and McMahon will act as executive chairman moving forward.
The wrestling giants have entered a new era, but there have been several people that met it with some level of doubt.
According to PWMania, there could be cutbacks and professional wrestlers who haven’t been seen much on TV lately could be released.
But there are also some who are considering resignation, especially after McMahon‘s return.
There is concern about the 77-year-old becoming more involved with creative, despite previous indications that he will only be in charge of the “big picture”.
However, there have been reports claiming the American businessman was heavily involved with RAW’s programming last Monday night.
According to Fightful, McMahon’s changes resulted in a drop in morale.
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WWE stars are reportedly considering quitting after Vince McMahon’s returnGetty
Multiple wrestlers are also exploring their options in case McMahon continues to be involved with WWE programming on a regular basis.
At least two talents, including one near the top of the card, have confirmed that if “this is a trend moving forward,” they will likely request their release.
Another wrestler said they will just “ride out” the rest of their contract with WWE.
The same source claims several stars weren’t fussed about the changes being “creatively poor”.
But there was a “depressing blow” regarding the “entire dishonesty” of the situation, considering that over a dozen of these people had previously been fired under McMahon.
The owner returned last January as chairman to oversee the sale of the company, which was looking for buyers.
That is after his sudden retirement in July following allegations claiming he paid hush money to several women who have alleged sexual misconduct between 2006 and 2022.