The wrestling giant's owner Vince McMahon reappointed himself to the company board last week, which sparked speculation that WWE could be headed for a sale. With former WWE chairman, CEO and head of creative Vince McMahon returning to the WWE board of directors, some wrestlers in the company have expressed their concern over the potential changes. Former WCW president Eric Bischoff commented on the situation, saying that a potential sale of WWE could have a huge impact on professional wrestling.
The latest rumors have suggested that WWE could be sold within the next few months. A new report has claimed that eight potential buyers have expressed their interest in purchasing the company. Vince McMahon and WWE co-CEO Nick Khan have reportedly had an agreement for years over a possible sale of the company. WWE is said to be lining up the necessary paperwork for a potential sale, and Conrad Thompson has revealed that it has been something that has been in the works for a while.
Eric Bischoff provided further insight into how a potential sale of WWE could change professional wrestling. Bischoff believes that the sale of WWE could completely upend the industry and create new opportunities for wrestlers. He also suggested that a sale would bring new ideas and a different approach to the way the business is run. Bischoff believes that a potential sale could open the door to new innovations and create a level playing field for all companies.