Skip to main content

WWE Responds To Accusation It Is Forcing Staff To Work


WWE has responded to an accusation that it is forcing its employees to work, stating that anyone with concerns can speak to HR in confidence.
WWE continuing to put on shows without fail during this global pandemic has been a huge point of controversy in the wrestling business. To begin with, when a stay-at-home order was issued in the state of Florida, WWE taped as much content as it could in one go and stopped airing its shows live. Shortly after, WWE was deemed an "essential business" and just like that, it had permission to continue airing live.
Some fans aren't happy that WWE is allowed to continue, accusing Vince McMahon of putting his employees and anyone they come into contact with at risk. Other fans are just happy that there is at least one constant, and WWE's live shows are the only sense of normality they can find right now.
It's probably fair to say that if WWE can assure fans every precaution possible is being taken, and the employees involved are okay with performing, then the shows can go on. Therein lies the problem as this week, questions were raised as to whether WWE's employees actually are okay with what they're doing. An employee, who is currently known only as John, claims he and others are being forced to work by WWE.
"These accusations aren’t true. Employees know they can confidentially go to HR, 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" - WWE reply — Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 21, 2020
WWE has quickly responded to those claims, reports Fightful . The statement begins, "These accusations aren’t true. Employees know they can confidentially go to Human Resources, not the public." It goes on to read, "no one would be fired if they were uncomfortable with their surroundings. We’ve made accommodations for individuals upon request."
There are certainly examples of employees telling WWE they are not comfortable coming to work in the current climate and the company has been understanding of that. Roman Reigns is the most famous example so far. The Big Dog was slated to compete for the Universal Title at WrestleMania 36 . However, since Reigns is only one year out from recovering from leukemia for a second time, he didn't want to risk traveling to and competing on the event. The assumption is Reigns will remain absent until the outbreak has been controlled.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ant McPartlin's aTV presenter £31million divorce from estranged wife whose name is lisa Armstrong is finalised after battle of 2 years

British presenter, Ant McPartlin's £31million divorce from his estranged wife Lisa Armstrong, has reportedly been finalised, meaning he is now free to propose to girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett. Their 12-year marriage was officially dissolved this week after a court  granted a decree, according to Mail Online. The former couple split in January 2018 before their   union legally came to an end during a 30-second hearing in October 2018. During the hearing, Ant had to technically admit adultery with his former PA and girlfriend, Anne-Marie as their romance began while he and Lisa were still married. A source told The Sun: 'It's been an extremely difficult road with a lot of heartache and unpleasantness, but it's finally done. It's over. 'Ant's been desperate to start the next chapter of his life and at least now he and Anne-Marie can plan for the future. It won't be long before they are married.'  It was recently reported that An...
Post a Comment
Read more

Pochettino 'wants to manage Spurs' again

The Argentine left Spurs in November, six months after leading them to the Champions League final, and has been linked with Newcastle in recent days. Reports claim he is the main target of the Magpies' prospective new Saudi Arabian owners should they complete a takeover, but Pochettino could not disguise his desire to return to north London at some stage in his career. The ex-Southampton boss, who spent more than five years at Spurs, told BT Sport: "It was an amazing journey that finished the way no one wanted it to finish. "But deep in my heart I am sure our paths will cross again. From the day I left the club, my dream is to be back one day and to try to finish the work we didn't finish. We were so close to winning the Premier League and Champions League." Pochettino said he felt motivated for his next job but still felt the pull of Tottenham. The 48-year-old transformed Spurs' fortunes after arriving from Southampton in 2014 but failed to win...
Post a Comment
Read more

We’re Celebrating Odion Ighalo’s Manchester United Loan Extension with Photos of him Smiling 😍

Whoop whoop! Super Eagles’  Odion Ighalo  is going to be a  Manchester United  player for even longer! Ighalo’s loan contract, which was to expire on Sunday, May 31, has been extended until January 31, 2021. The English club shared the news on their website, writing that they have reached an agreement with Ighalo’s Chinese club  Shanghai Greenland Shenhua  to extend the loan deal. To celebrate Ighalo’s deal with the club of his dreams, we’re sharing photos of him smiling what is one of the cutest smiles on anyone. Enjoy:
Post a Comment
Read more