On Tuesday night it was reported that Vince McMahon had sold WWE to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, but multiple outlets have since reported that the deal is not done.
Fightful Select reports that WWE sources are adamant that no sale to Saudi Arabia has taken place as of yet. It’s being reported that Vince McMahon himself has had conversations along the way, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a sale is happening.
Numerous talent shot down several rumors, but also reportedly had questions of their own. There’s said to be a prevailing fear that Vince McMahon will try to use a sale to work his way back into creative with the belief that the Saudis would let that happen. Numerous wrestlers who have returned, and several top stars in WWE have said that they would walk out of the company is sold to Saudi Arabia.
Other people in the company believe there would be a negative reaction to Vince taking over creative. WWE sources have dismissed the idea that a deal is done when it comes to a potential sale of WWE. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
