What Wrestlers REALLY Sign During WWE Contract Signings Revealed!
Those folders with paper actually say something, and it's not an Italian restaurant menu.
WWE contract signings have been a staple of company programming ever since Andre the Giant tipped over a table on Hulk Hogan at the 1988 Royal Rumble after they signed a document to face off for the WWF Championship on that infamous episode of The Main Event.
We see these contract signings several times a year, mainly for marquee matches, with the focus on how many security guards get beat up and who gets slammed through the table.
But one detail that has eluded fans' attention is what that prop contract actually says... until now.
Fightful Select is out with a writeup on what's written on the contract -- or at least the one used on Raw Monday night for the upcoming Bobby Lashley/Brock Lesnar match at Elimination Chamber. The document includes the PLE logo and reads:
February 13th, 2023 | To whom it may concern, | This document shall serve as a legal and binding agreement amongst all parties scheduled for the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley Match, to be held at the WWE Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at the Bell Centre, 1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC H3B 5E8, Canada. | The parties hereby agree to save hold harmless and indemnify WWE, WWE Network, and its affiliates from any liability regarding injuries that may or may not occur during the course of this exhibition. | The winner of the match hereby assigns all publicity rights to WWE, WWE Network, and its affiliates in regard to the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley Match at Elimination Chamber on February 18th, 2023.This contract is drawn in the state of Connecticut and all laws of Connecticut shall apply to its execution, arbitration, or contest.
The All Mighty @fightbobby just took down @BrockLesnar ahead of #WWEChamber this Saturday!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/n6W7TBr1bS
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Surprisingly, there is a decent amount of legalese in this prop contract that has about a 1.2% chance of being seen on camera long enough for someone to make out the words.