Mystery WWE Employee Speaks Out Against Being "Forced To Work"
No Match John.
In what could develop into a major news story that alters the very complexion of WWE's day-to-day operations - or more likely, a big non-scandal that does the job to the undefeated dead presidents stable in yet more, delicious corruption - a WWE employee identifying as "John"* has submitted public comment to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in regards to WWE's decision to continue running shows amid the ongoing crisis.
*One presumes John is an alias, since the name could be traced rather easily.
His comment was read out on his behalf, and reads as follows:
"My employer, World Wrestling Entertainment, AKA WWE, is forcing me to work the TV tapings for its weekly shows despite stay at home orders. I am unable to speak out as I need this job, and I know I will be fired if I approach my higher-ups. Despite sanitary precautions, we cannot maintain social distancing and I have to touch other people. I request the government to shut down these tapings and enforce the stay at home order so my colleagues and I may follow the social distancing rules without fear of repercussion of losing our jobs."
WWE's recent, and yes, inexplicable "essential" classification explains the contravention of the stay at home order, and it has been communicated via unaffiliated wrestling media that working for WWE at this time is a choice - whether or not that is indeed the case, or is PR-focused public messaging that does not reflect internal pressure, cannot be determined. This story certainly brings the substance of the policy into question, if in fact there is anything in it.
A journalist based out of Florida has resolved to further question the health and safety concerns, but it's also worth mentioning that this "John" may not be a verifiable source.