WWE announced that is has signed You-Tuber, turned boxer, Logan Paul to a ‘multi-year deal.’ According to Ariel Helwani, Paul’s contract will have him compete at multiple events per year. .@LoganPaul, the YouTube creator and digital influencer who’s built a career as a pro fighter, has signed a contract to be a @WWE Superstar. @variety, […]
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Stephanie McMahon takes over at WWE while investigation on father continues
Stephanie McMahon will be the interim Chairman and CEO of WWE while an investigation is ongoing over the recent allegations that her father, Vince McMahon, paid out a settlement to a former employee over an alleged sexual relationship and has voluntarily stepped down from his role. Stephanie McMahon recently announced that she was stepping away […]
WWE-Disney agree to Indonesian media pact
Earlier this week, the WWE announced a deal that would bring the WWE Network to Disney+ Hotstar streaming service in Indonesia. The deal begins this weekend with the WWE’s showing of the Royal Rumble on Saturday night. The WWE Network is available through NBCUniversal’s Peacock service in the U.S. The deal is the first of […]
WWE announces NIL program
Last week, WWE announced a Name, Image and Likeness program that will help college athletes “provide a clear pathway “ to the company. NIL, as its called, allows for college athletes to be compensated through the use of their Name, Image and Likeness while maintaining their amateur status. For WWE, the program will be a […]
Last week, WWE released more of its talent
As the WWE earnings were released last week, it announced another round of talent releases due to budget cuts from the company. The 18 pro wrestlers will have to seek out work elsewhere. Among those cut included Nia Jax, who had been a big part of the women’s division on the main roster. Also, the […]