#4 Rumor Killer on WWE's sale and releases
Former Universal Champion Braun Strowman was one of the huge names released by WWE last year. It led to a lot of speculation about Vince McMahon possibly preparing the company for a sale.
Andrew Zarian of Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast had reported that the releases would become a regular thing as they realized that the roster got bloated over the last few years. Indeed, the report turned out to be true as the company went on to release more and more talent, including big names such as Aleister Black and Bray Wyatt.
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Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics reported in June that the budget cuts weren't a sign of the company's stance on selling. Fast forward to January 2022, Nick Khan himself addressed those rumors and stated that while the promotion has taken inbound calls for a sale, they're not actively looking for buyers.
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