Vince McMahon and WWE have threatened WWE Superstars with punishment should they continue to engage ... [+] with third-party brands. Per a report from Wrestling Inc, Vince McMahon reportedly sent a letter to talent—following a call last Sunday pertaining to WWE’s reinvention—ordering them to stop engaging with third-party brands by October 2. This news comes in light of former presidential Candidate Andrew Yang calling out Vince McMahon and WWE over its questionable classification of WWE Superstars as independent contractors despite being able to control which platforms they appear on such as Cameo and Twitch. WWE’s latest edict is sure to stir up controversy across the entire industry as Vince McMahon is notorious for ruling with an iron fist. Throughout the modern era, WWE has prioritized marketing its brand over individual talent, which has allowed major shows like WrestleMania to sell out before a card is even announced.

Source: Forbes September 05, 2020 19:18 UTC