Hold onto your hats, wrestling fans, because WWE is looking more like a revolving door these days! In the latest chapter of the WWE-UFC merger saga, we’ve got two more WWE stalwarts packing their bags. That’s right, folks—the corporate blender that is TKO Group Holdings is mixing things up, and not everyone’s sticking around for the shake-up.
First up, we’ve got Michael Levin, who used to juggle the titles of Vice President of International Events and General Manager of Emerging Markets. After over seven years, his position has been cut faster than a rookie in tryouts, deemed unnecessary in the grand TKO assimilation plan. It’s the end of an era for Levin at WWE.
Not far behind him, Steve Rubin, a man who climbed the WWE ladder from production assistant in 1998 to Senior Director, TV Event Relations, is also out the door. Whether he jumped, was pushed, or simply walked away remains a mystery. But after 26 years, that’s one long final walk down the ramp.
This exodus isn’t just a trickle—it’s a flood! Since TKO took the reins, over 100 backstage folks have been shown the door, high-profile execs included. And the talent? They’re dropping like flies, with names like Mustafa Ali, Dolph Ziggler, and Matt Riddle waving goodbye. It’s a tough time to be in the biz if your office has a WWE logo on the door.
So what’s next for WWE under TKO’s banner? Will the shake-up lead to a fresh new start or just more chaos? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: the WWE Universe is watching closely!