Vince McMahon, once a board member of TKO Holdings, finds himself amidst a sexual trafficking lawsuit, a legal ordeal that has significantly influenced WWE’s path forward. Amidst speculation that McMahon may potentially launch a new wrestling promotion, insiders close to him offer a different perspective.
In recent months, McMahon has been selling off considerable amounts of stock in TKO Group Holdings, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. These stock sales fueled speculation about McMahon’s potential plans for a new wrestling venture.
Wrestling Future in Question
Conversations on Wrestling Observer Radio addressed the lack of interest from television networks in collaborating with McMahon. Furthermore, sources closely connected to McMahon consistently deny any intentions of initiating a new wrestling company.
While some industry figures previously hinted at the possibility, none had significant proximity to McMahon. Those within McMahon’s inner circle vehemently oppose such ideas, with their stance growing firmer over time.
“What TV network wants to do business with Vince McMahon right now? Nobody. There has been no inclination from anyone close to Vince McMahon that he wants to start a wrestling company.
The people that talked to me…were not very close to Vince McMahon. The ones close to Vince McMahon were saying ‘no,’ and it’s an even stronger ‘no’ this week.”
The prevailing sentiment leans towards skepticism regarding McMahon’s potential “revenge tour,” with the consensus being that it remains highly unlikely for him to establish another wrestling enterprise. Nonetheless, what fans ultimately desire is McMahon’s complete disassociation from professional wrestling.
