Earlier this month Vince McMahon returned to the WWE Board of Directors to pursue a potential sale of the company and since then a sale has been the talk of the wrestling world. Today The Rock was asked to share his thoughts on a potential WWE sale during an appearance on CNBC, and The Great One explained why he thinks WWE is a very attractive company.
“I could tell you this, it’s an exciting brand, it’s a brand I’ve been very fortunate to have tremendous success over the decades. Also, for your viewers in the business world, the lineage goes back multi-generational for WWE. My grandfather wrestled for Vince McMahon Sr in the 70s, my dad wrestled for Vince McMahon in the 80s, and then I came along with the bad haircut and fanny pack and continued to wrestle for Vince as well. We’ve seen tremendous success over the years. I think it’s a very attractive company and I’m excited. I wish Vince and that company all the best.”
The Rock also spoke about Vince McMahon’s involvement with a potential sale while noting that any new owners would have to share the same passion that Vince has for wrestling.
“With the world of professional wrestling and WWE, it’s so unique. The fanbase is very large and very passionate. There is nothing like the WWE. With the new owners, if there are new owners, and acquirers who come in, they have to share that same passion that Vince has and for the world of pro wrestling. With a company like this that has been so incredibly successful over the years, a sale and acquisition can be very complicated. There is a unique anchor added, I believe, where Vince feels you have to find the right buyer who still has the passion and love for this unique world.”
The Rock last appeared on WWE programming when SmackDown premiered on FOX in 2019. It’s been rumored that WWE is hoping to book him for WrestleMania this year, but there’s been no confirmation that The Rock will be part of the show of shows. Stay tuned for updates.
Former professional wrestler @TheRock responds to reports of a possible sale of @WWE : "There's nothing like the $WWE…if there are new owners and acquirers that come in, they have to share that same passion that [executive chairman Vince McMahon] has for the company." pic.twitter.com/XGNQeNGh82
— Squawk on the Street (@SquawkStreet) January 17, 2023
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