Felix Upton on October 24, 2023
WWE and UFC went through a merger, and that was quite a surprise for 2023. The pro wrestling business is still going, and contracts are a part of the conversation. It seems that several top talent contracts might be approached differently.
Sean Sapp noted behind Fightful’s paywall that, “WWE has a ton of contracts coming up in 2024, but their method for renewals seems to have been different lately.”
The report went on to say that several top WWE Superstar contracts are running up, and everyone is very interested in seeing how this new situation handles that process. WWE had their own way of dealing with contracts, but now TKO will get their first shot.
Fightful has learned that numerous talent, including several top stars, have not been approached for contract extensions. WWE signed dozens of wrestlers to new deals in 2019 that are expiring, but also some that were shorter-term are coming due in 2024. WWE has top talent with expiring deals all throughout the year.
Most of the talent we’ve spoken to were of the belief that the recent merger with Endeavor will kickstart a lot of the contract talks, and several of them are waiting to see what the offers are like when that happens, but it hasn’t happened yet. There have been a few negotiations here and there, but usually with talent who approach WWE for raises.
It was further noted that WWE talent have shown curiosity and engaged in discussions about what this could signify for their upcoming negotiations. They wonder whether the offers on the table will be raised, lowered, or remain consistent with their prior agreements following the merger.
We will keep our eyes on this story, and many more in the pro wrestling business here at Ringside News. That includes any big contracts that may be coming up along the way.
What’s your take on these WWE contract situations? Let us know what you think about things in the comments section!
October 24, 2023 6:08 pm
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