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A heartbreaking day in pro wrestling
WWE was deemed an essential business by the state of Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. But make no mistake—while WWE may be considered “essential,” Vince McMahon told the world yesterday that some of his employees were not.
WWE released 21 members of the talent roster, in addition to cuts of numerous backstage workers and writers and furloughs of corporate office employees. More cuts are likely to be announced.