Wrestling INC first reported that WWE Superstars are no longer allowed to “engage with outside third parties,”. This would presumably mean that they are no longer allowed to use platforms like Cameo and Twitch.
Here is what Wrestling INC had to say about the letter that Vince McMahon recently sent out to talent:
“Some of you are engaged with outside third parties using your name and likeness in ways that are detrimental to our company. It is imperative that these activities be terminated within the next 30 days (by Friday October 2). Continued violations will result in fines, suspension, or termination at WWE’s discretion.”
Sean Ross Sapp added the following on Twitter about the situation:
Most WWE wrestlers I’ve spoken to are not happy in what they consider an over-reach by WWE. Not everyone was upset, though. Some understood it.
UPDATE: Sapp has also posted the full email that Vince McMahon sent to WWE talent on Fightful Select (subscribe here). Here is what the email said:
“Furthering my comments last Sunday regarding the reinvention of our product, it is imperative that we promote and protect our brand in every conceivable way. Some of you are engaged with outside 3rd parties using your name and likeness in ways that our detrimental to our company. It is imperative that these activities be terminated within the next 30 days (by Friday October 2). Continued violations will result in fines, suspension or termination at WWE’s discretion. These actions are necessary in order to rebuild our brand as we enter the next phase of growth at WWE.
I thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for all of your efforts towards the rejuvenation of WWE.
Vince”
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