3) Why Rusev Has Been Off WWE Television
According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rusev has been kept off WWE television over the past few weeks for a specific reason.
Meltzer says that Rusev is currently in a contract dispute with WWE:
Rusev has been off television due to a contract dispute
My Take:
- I would be surprised to see Rusev leave WWE as Lana recently inked a new deal with the company. Still, he is likely trying to get the best deal for himself and I can’t blame him.
2) Rumor Killer On WWE Selling To Amazon
Over the past few days, there have been some rumors about WWE potentially selling to Amazon. These rumors started after CNBC published an article from analyst Lauren Martin of the Needham investment firm. The article suggested that Amazon could buy the streaming rights to WWE content, and potentially buy the whole company one day, to help them in the current streaming wars.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that Amazon is not actually interested in WWE. Amazon is apparently looking into content that is cheaper as they already have a big deal with the NFL.
My Take:
- I don’t think that Vince could ever sell and relinquish control. I just don’t see it ever happening while he is alive.
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