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Nick Khan Revealed The Deal To Bring WrestleMania To Philadelphia Has Been In The Works For Over Four Years WWE News
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Nick Khan Revealed The Deal To Bring WrestleMania To Philadelphia Has Been In The Works For Over Four Years

WrestleMania week is upon us, culminating in a two-night event at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on April 6th and 7th. ## WWE President Nick Khan recently revealed on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast that the deal to bring WrestleMania to Philadelphia has been in the works for over four years. Khan emphasizes that this pre-dates his tenure and expresses excitement for the event.## Night one's main event promises fireworks as Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins team up to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.## Khan acknowledges The Rock's role on the TKO Board of Directors, a position Khan says was a factor in his return. Negotiations with The Rock regarding a comeback have been ongoing for years, with Khan stating The Rock was focused on finding the right motivation.## Khan highlights the long-standing relationship between The Rock and his representatives at WME, suggesting their influence played a part. He emphasizes the value of The Rock's input on TKO, which is affiliated with WWE. Finally, after years of discussions, the timing aligned for The Rock's return, motivated by his involvement with a successful publicly traded company and the chance to return to the ring. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New Developments In Vince McMahon Lawsuit: WWE President Nick Khan And COO Brad Blum Identified As Corporate Officers WWE News
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New Developments In Vince McMahon Lawsuit: WWE President Nick Khan And COO Brad Blum Identified As Corporate Officers

New information has emerged in the lawsuit against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon. ## According to wrestling journalists Tim Marchman, Brandon Thurston, and John Pollock of Front Office Sports, the lawsuit identifies several high-ranking WWE officials besides McMahon.## Janel Grant's lawsuit, filed in January 2024, alleges sexual exploitation and attempted trafficking. While not directly accused of misconduct, the lawsuit names WWE President Nick Khan and COO Brad Blum as "Corporate Officer No. 1" and "Corporate Officer No. 2" respectively. Grant's lawyer confirmed these identities.## The lawsuit further identifies Stephanie McMahon, Vince's daughter and former co-CEO, as "Corporate Officer No. 3" and Brian Nurse, former general counsel, as "Corporate Officer No. 4." While Khan and Blum haven't been directly accused of wrongdoing, the lawsuit claims they were involved in actions that enabled and concealed the alleged exploitation, potentially making WWE liable.## WWE denies knowledge of any prior accusations and maintains it takes the matter seriously. This development adds another layer to the ongoing legal case against Vince McMahon and potentially expands the scope of the investigation. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Nick Khan Comments On The Possibility Of WWE Raw Moving Off Monday Night WWE News
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Nick Khan Comments On The Possibility Of WWE Raw Moving Off Monday Night

WWE and Netflix recently announced that WWE Raw will be making its way to the streaming giant come January 2025. The monumental shift in the wrestling landscape has left fans and industry insiders alike buzzing with anticipation.## Nick Khan, WWE's President and Chief Revenue Officer, shed light on the potential implications of this move during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Addressing the question of whether WWE Raw would remain on Monday nights, Khan emphasized that, at least for the time being, the plan is to maintain its traditional Monday slot. However, with over ten months until the Netflix deal kicks in, Khan acknowledged the need to navigate the changing television landscape.## Khan highlighted the formidable competition that Monday Night Raw faces on traditional television, ranging from Monday Night Football to an enhanced Disney package and other high-profile sporting events. Despite these challenges, he pointed out Raw's resilience by citing a noteworthy .6 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, even when pitted against major football games.## Remaining optimistic about Raw's potential success, Khan expressed WWE's willingness to explore alternative scheduling options. He stated, "If we stay on Mondays, it'll work, if we move to a different day, we think it'll work too," indicating a flexible approach to ensure the continued success of the flagship program. ## An SEC filing disclosed that Netflix holds the option to extend the WWE Raw deal beyond the initial ten years or opt out after five years. This flexibility introduces an element of uncertainty to the long-term arrangement, allowing for potential renegotiations and adjustments based on the evolving dynamics of the streaming and entertainment industries. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Nick Khan, Vince McMahon, And Emanuel Unite In High-Octane 'Rah-Rah' Meeting Of Wrestling Titans WWE News
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Nick Khan, Vince McMahon, And Emanuel Unite In High-Octane 'Rah-Rah' Meeting Of Wrestling Titans

Pinehurst, 19 September - Recently, WWE underwent some alterations on WWE Raw about two weeks back. Dave Meltzer initially reported that both Vince McMahon and Triple H played key roles in reshaping the show's creative direction. ## These adjustments continued right up until shortly before the show concluded, with McMahon, despite not being physically present, actively making these changes remotely. ## Following the merger of WWE and the UFC under the ownership of TKO Holdings Group, WWE shifted to a remote work setup last Friday and made some workforce reductions. ## A mandatory meeting was convened on Tuesday, featuring WWE President Nick Khan, Vince McMahon, and Endeavor head Ari Emanuel. This brief 12-15 minute meeting was characterized as a motivational gathering. ## During this concise session, all three individuals spoke positively of one another, expressing their confidence in the promising future and prospects of WWE. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Layoffs Expected Tomorrow, Employees Told To Work Remotely WWE News
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WWE Layoffs Expected Tomorrow, Employees Told To Work Remotely

Stamford, 15 September - WWE's layoffs are happening tomorrow. According to the email issued by Nick Khan, it states that they are attempting to assess their current working system to identify potential synergies across the business. ## The process will take place tomorrow, where workforce reductions are expected to occur. Nick Khan demanded that everyone work remotely on Friday, September 15th, so that things can be handled privately and respectfully. ## Now that WWE is under the Endeavor-TKO, it is expected that there will be a cut in costs through layoffs. Below, fans can check out the full email sent by Khan (via PWInsider): ## Hi All, ## As part of WWE's transition into the newly formed TKO Group Holdings, we are evaluating our existing operations and systems to identify potential synergies across the business. This effort includes workforce reductions, which will take place tomorrow. ## Those whose roles have been impacted will be notified by our Human Resources Team, who will share the details of their severance package. We are asking that everyone work remotely, Friday September 15th, so we can ensure all conversations are handled privately and respectfully. We'll send out a company-wide email once all of tomorrow's conversations have happened. ## Our company is home to the most talented, creative, and hard-working employees in the world. WWE is a special place, which makes moments like this difficult. Just know that we have nothing but gratitude and admiration for everyone we have had the privilege to work alongside. ## Thank you for all your contributions and dedication. ## Nick Khan ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...