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#3. Hope isn't true: WWE freezing promotions and raises

Vince McMahon has been making some controversial moves behind-the-scenes

COVID-19 has affected WWE, but it hasn't been the worst-hit company by any means. The level of cost-cutting that has been done from talent and employee releases along with the lack of travel and venues means that WWE has been able to save a decent chunk of money in 2020.

Despite this, a controversial move has been made. PWInsider had reported that WWE employees were unhappy because the company decided to freeze raises, promotions, and bonuses. Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics reported that WWE employees have been given stock award valued at $3000:

WWE employees have been given a stock award valued at $3,000, according multiple sources in the company. Not every employee received the award but a large number. The stock units vest next month.Employees learned on Friday that salary raises and promotions were put on hold.

— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) February 18, 2021

Sportskeeda's Anirban Banarjee wrote:

However, the latest report suggests that WWE employees are given stock units worth $3000 instead. The report further stated that not every employee was receiving stock units, but the majority were. The units are set to vest next month. This came after WWE employees discovered that promotions and raises had been put on hold.

We hope this isn't true because WWE has the money to continue with the raises, promotions, and bonuses. It seems like an extreme cost-cutting method yet again.