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Vince McMahon Reportedly Countersues Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck

The USA Today is reporting that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is countersuing former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck for $572,792.10.  The suit, filed in Connecticut Federal Court claims Luck defied orders by McMahon when it came to hiring XFL staff and players. McMahon said Luck abandoned his duties when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league to be suspended… Read More Vince McMahon Reportedly Countersues Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck

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WWE Signs “Groundbreaking New Deal” With Netflix For Vince McMahon Documentary

WWE has confirmed that a new film on WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon is in the works. Nick Khan, WWE’s new President & Chief Revenue Officer, noted during today’s Q3 2020 earnings call that WWE has signed a “groundbreaking new deal” with Netflix. WWE is selling the multi-part documentary that will cover Vince’s life. The deal is groundbreaking because it… Read More WWE Signs “Groundbreaking New Deal” With Netflix For Vince McMahon Documentary

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WWE Taking Over Talents’ Twitch Accounts In Four Weeks

Wrestling Inc. reports that Vince McMahon sent an email to talent this week reminding them that they have until this Friday, October 2nd, to sever any unauthorized business relationships with third parties. It was noted that talent who fail to comply could be fined, suspended or terminated. It was reported in September, McMahon issued an edict instructing talent… Read More WWE Taking Over Talents’ Twitch Accounts In Four Weeks

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Paul Heyman No Longer Executive Director Of Raw, Bruce Prichard To Lead Team For Both Shows

WWE has confirmed their creative teams from Raw and SmackDown have been consolidated into one group which will be led by Bruce Prichard. According to a statement from WWE: “In an effort to streamline our creative writing process for television, we have consolidated both teams from Raw and SmackDown into one group, led by Bruce… Read More Paul Heyman No Longer Executive Director Of Raw, Bruce Prichard To Lead Team For Both Shows

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Vince McMahon On The XFL Surviving, 20 Potential Buyers Interested In The League

Wrestling Inc has noted earlier at this link, XFL boss Vince McMahon responded to recent claims that he was looking to buy back the league in new bankruptcy court filings. The commiittee of unsecured creditors to the XFL recently objected to the bankruptcy filing, claiming Vince was trying to rig the bankruptcy process as a way to… Read More Vince McMahon On The XFL Surviving, 20 Potential Buyers Interested In The League

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Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck Files Lawsuit vs. Vince McMahon

Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon. Luck cites wrongful termination after the league ceased operations and filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.  Luck seeks unspecified damages, judggment on fulfilling terms of his deal. Luck’s deal is reportedly worth around $20 million over its lifespan. McMahon’s lawyer says luck’s “allegations will be… Read More Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck Files Lawsuit vs. Vince McMahon

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Vince McMahon Talks Potential “Transformative” WWE Network Deal, Selling PPV Rights

WWE announced today that the company is evaluating “strategic alternatives” for the WWE Network. During today’s 2019 earnings call, Vince McMahon discussed the possibility of selling the rights of their major pay-per-views to another streaming service. McMahon said that they could continue on with their current model by adding new tiers (WWE quietly added a free tier to the Network last December),… Read More Vince McMahon Talks Potential “Transformative” WWE Network Deal, Selling PPV Rights

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Vince McMahon Was Reportedly Furious Over Seth Rollins’ CM Punk Callout On RAW

Last night on Raw, Seth Rollins took some shots at CM Punk in the opening segment of the show. When the crowd chanted Punk’s name during Seth’s opening address to the roster, he stated Punk just wants to sit behind a desk in Los Angeles and talk about change. “I tried to get [Punk] here, I’m sorry,”… Read More Vince McMahon Was Reportedly Furious Over Seth Rollins’ CM Punk Callout On RAW

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