Multiple reports have claimed that DeSantis's decision prevented the WWE from breaching its media contracts with NBCUniversal and Fox, but a WWE spokesman did not immediately return the Daily Mail's request for comment on the matter. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOSThe WWE is releasing 10 wrestlers, including Kurt Angle, to reduce payroll despite Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's recent decision to deem the wrestling circuit 'essential,' allowing it to hold live shows in the state amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The moves comes after DeSantis's controversial decision to allow live WWE events in the state despite the risk of perpetuating the coronavirus outbreak. Not everyone was upset with DeSantis's decision, however. 'Liberals are mad because we get to keep watching Pro Wrestling thanks for Linda McMahon and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who deemed Pro Wrestling Essential!'

Source: Daily Mail April 15, 2020 21:03 UTC