WWE: WWE being sold to Endeavor Group Holdings, forming media company $21B merger with UFC

[Scandale du Jour]

The key word in all of this is: "Yet"

 

[GKJ]

The key word in all of this is: "Yet"

 

[These Are The Days]

If this sale isn't going through, can we make McMahon's return not go through as well?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Sapp is a chud so him trying to play both sides while being a piss boy isn't surprising.

It's very possible this deal does happen, but I think a lot of twitter might have rushed in to claim they were first with little care to whether they were being totally accurate or not

 

[Jussi]

SRS is being both sides guy, and he’s WWE’s leaker, so definitely a possibility maybe even probability.

He even suggested that this was put out as a "feeler" in my earlier post. If this really ends up some people jumping the gun on a rumor, then it's more proof that wrestling twitter/journalism is terrible.

 

[Megahab]

I'm hoping it's true just to see all the chaos.

 

[GKJ]

He even suggested that this was put out as a "feeler" in my earlier post. If this really ends up some people jumping the gun on a rumor, then it's more proof that wrestling twitter/journalism is terrible.

The actual known journalists aren’t running it though. Just the Eklunds.

 

[Jussi]

The actual known journalists aren’t running it though. Just the Eklunds.

Yeah, it's just that there seem to be too many people with no actual information spreading rumors. It's been said/documented that Meltzer no longer has good sources at WWE and he's been well off on several rumors in the last couple of years (the one about Asuka the best/worst example) and he seemed to be in on this one too. So do we put Meltzer in the Eklund category now too?

 

[GKJ]

Yeah, it's just that there seem to be too many people with no actual information spreading rumors. It's been said/documented that Meltzer no longer has good sources at WWE and he's been well off on several rumors in the last couple of years (the one about Asuka the best/worst example) and he seemed to be in on this one too. So do we put Meltzer in the Eklund category now too?

Meltzer did not report that WWE had a deal with Saudi Arabia.

And the Asuka thing is not even close to a good example, you’re the only one who remembers that. He was asked about her off-hand and assumed something he didn’t know. There’s much better examples.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Meltzer did not report that WWE had a deal with Saudi Arabia.

He did report that Vince has had talks with Saudi Arabia for a while though, hasn't he?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Yeah, it's just that there seem to be too many people with no actual information spreading rumors. It's been said/documented that Meltzer no longer has good sources at WWE and he's been well off on several rumors in the last couple of years (the one about Asuka the best/worst example) and he seemed to be in on this one too. So do we put Meltzer in the Eklund category now too?

Meltzer did not report that? lol

He did report that Vince has had talks with Saudi Arabia for a while though, hasn't he?

He did do that....which could still be true. I would honestly be surprised if it wasn't.

 

[Sheppy]

Yeah, it's just that there seem to be too many people with no actual information spreading rumors. It's been said/documented that Meltzer no longer has good sources at WWE and he's been well off on several rumors in the last couple of years (the one about Asuka the best/worst example) and he seemed to be in on this one too. So do we put Meltzer in the Eklund category now too?

Not even close to the same thing. You've been clutching at that one for far too long, as well.

This is such an anxiety nightmare for all the wrestlers/staff...

 

[BrindamoursNose]

The actual known journalists aren’t running it though. Just the Eklunds.

It's true.

And FWIW, if there was any buyer that loser Eklunds would say bought WWE, it'd definitely be a group from Saudi Arabia. So basically a perfect conversation generator.

 

[93LEAFS]

This reminds me of speculation of major purchases by companies related to video games. Deals at this level tend not to be leaked to people in the industry, these are the type of things that WSJ, Financial Times, etc break.

 

[Jussi]

He did report that Vince has had talks with Saudi Arabia for a while though, hasn't he?

Didn't he say there might be "monster news" coming yesterday?

Meltzer did not report that? lol

Report what?

 

[joestevens29]

I liked the morning sports show this morning "I talked to Yukon Jack this morning as he's a huge wrestling fan and my twitter was blowing up last night about WWE chaos. I still don't know if it's reality or just an angle"

 

[Emperoreddy]

The tweet is badly overselling and spinning the content of the video, but it does seem that folks in the business world aren't hearing any sale is imminent.

 

[Voight]

Tony Khan feeling like a king rn

Be hilarious if he "won the war" without having to outspend or buyout his competition.

Still a LA show and the check will still be large.

I don't think a lot of talent is going to really care as much as people want them too as long as the checks are still being cashed.

Vince being put back in charge of creative will cause talent to stir more then new ownership

The guys who jumped ship to LIV Golf would agree.

People can act outraged but they'll keep working for the WWE whether its owned by VMM or the Saudi Government.

 

[Sheppy]

Didn't he say there might be "monster news" coming yesterday?


Report what?

No.

 

[bobholly39]

He did report that Vince has had talks with Saudi Arabia for a while though, hasn't he?

I'd be shocked if this isn't true.

Saudi's like dealing with Vince. If there's a rumor of sale going through, makes sense they're talking, regardless of if it leads somewhere or not

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I'd be shocked if this isn't true.

Saudi's like dealing with Vince. If there's a rumor of sale going through, makes sense they're talking, regardless of if it leads somewhere or not

That's true.

Honestly, if you follow the breadcrumbs, it is pretty obvious that there is something truthful about the Saudi rumour.

 

[Jussi]

No.

Well it was Alvarez but Meltzer also hinted at something:

All-Purpose News Thread Part II

Hahahaha, yeah right. Oh it's true, I've literally said it even to you just last year.

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[TheBeastCoast]

Well it was Alvarez but Meltzer also hinted at something:

All-Purpose News Thread Part II

Hahahaha, yeah right. Oh it's true, I've literally said it even to you just last year.

forums.hfboards.com

You realize that isn't reporting that WWE sold to the Saudis right? What is your opinion on SRS because he literally did report it lol

 

[Blitzkrug]

I still think something is going on. Too much smoke to just ignore and assume everything is fine.

Vince obviously talked to them when he was away. That much we know. My buddy's theory is somebody leaked this to spurn a bidding war or to spark interest.

Meltzer made a good point about how this is basically the exact way the UFC sale played out

 

[Guardian17]

So no confirmation as yet?