“WWE is Forcing Me to Work TV Tapings for its weekly Shows” – Anonymous Employee Makes Shocking Claim

The WWE’s regular programming continues as per schedule despite the Coronavirus pandemic derailing many other sporting events. This is because Vince McMahon taped a large number of episodes and even Wrestlemania from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. The pro wrestling company received a lot of praise for going ahead. However, a central Florida reporter Jon Alba tweet indicates that all is not right within the company.  

WWE allegedly forcing employees to work during Coronavirus lockdown

In a video Tweeted by Alba, an anonymous employee’s comment was read.

‘My employer World Wrestling Entertainment, aka WWE, is forcing me to work the TV tapings for its weekly shows despite stay-at-home orders for coronavirus.

“I am unable to speak out, as I need this job and I know I will be fired if I approach my higher-ups. Despite sanitary precautions, we can not maintain social distancing and have to touch other people. I request the government to shut down these tapings and enforce the stay-at-home order so my colleagues and I may follow social distancing rules without fear or repercussion of losing our jobs.”

WWE denied the allegations in a statement to Wrestlezone.  

It read “These accusations aren’t true. Employees know they can confidentially go to Human Resources, not the public. Notwithstanding the appropriate protocol, no one would be fired if they were uncomfortable with their surroundings. We’ve made accommodations for individuals upon request.”

Earlier this month WWE’s Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon spoke about the measures WWE took to keep its talent healthy. 

In her statement to Sports Illustrated, she said the company wants the talent to perform “only if they are comfortable.” 

The statement is contradictory to the one made by “John.” It remains to be seen if the WWE faces sanctions if these allegations are true. As of now, the company can go ahead with live shows as they have been deemed as an essential business in Florida.

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Meanwhile, the WWE plans to move away from Florida for their next Network event Money in the Bank. The Money in the Bank match will be held at WWE Headquarters in Connecticut. It will see superstars, literally “climb the corporate ladder.”