Vince McMahon opposed no-cut clauses in WWE contracts
Added 2022-12-28 00:04:43 +0000 UTCWe've learned plenty about the contract negotiation process of WWE deals during what seems to be a new era, but we've gained some clarity in regards to internal feelings about how some were negotiated just before that.
We'd reported last year that no-cut clauses have not been a part of any of the negotiations. In addition, Fightful had learned that Vince McMahon specifically was not in favor of adding a no cut-clause, but that others in the front office were. We've learned that many in the front office of WWE have heard that WWE President and Chief Revenue Officer Nick Khan has sounded open to the idea. Ultimately, Vince McMahon had the final say, and was vehemently against the idea of a no-cut clause. It didn't cost WWE any big potential free agents, but there were some that had inquired about it. One person chalked it up to Vince McMahon being stuck in his ways, and said that it really put in perspective how many talent that had been released said "Vince McMahon liked me but..." when he ultimately had the say so over who was cut.
Most talent that we've spoken to have very positive things to say about Nick Khan and his method of management, specifically thinking outside of the box as compared to WWE traditions. Since Vince McMahon's exit, there have not been mass main roster WWE releases, although there have been NXT and NXT UK cuts.
Comments
Do you think they'll ever change the language in the contracts to state that they are "exclusive contractors" as opposed to being "independent", since they clearly aren't?
DiscoDinomite
2022-12-28 18:05:06 +0000 UTCVince leaving has really underscored how much of "wrestling culture" just comes from the idiosyncrasies of one weird guy.
Almaida
2022-12-28 17:24:07 +0000 UTCI have a weird question about contracts. I am using Regal just as an example. So Regal had a 1 year deal and AEW had pick up options for 2023. My question is do promotions ever do it the other way so let's say Seth gets a 3 year deal does WWE ever put a Superstar option in contracts where let's say Seth can pick up his option to stay another year. Like in baseball where players get player options after the contract. And stay one more year.
Santo Colombo
2022-12-28 14:43:40 +0000 UTCSo, I had to look up "no-cut clause", and I take it's basically assurance that they won't get fired before the contract is up?
CSDX
2022-12-28 05:28:01 +0000 UTChe also didnt like guaranteed contracts until he had no choice
e d
2022-12-28 02:14:33 +0000 UTCNot surprised..
Busby
2022-12-28 00:07:49 +0000 UTC
