Vince McMahon instructed WWE Superstars that they will have to stop using third party sites such as Twitch and Cameo. They have been given 30 days to comply with the decision. Several fans have shown their disapproval of the action.
It is not yet clear what other third party sites the ban will include, but it seems YouTube channels are safe as of now if reports are to be believed. During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed the current situation.
“WWE probably wants to make a deal and individual deals undercut the team deal and so they want to make exclusive deals and if guys and women have their own deals then it’s not exclusive. That’s what I assume it is as I’m still waiting to hear back from WWE and talent are waiting to have things cleared up.”
It is likely the company wants to do something that they will have full control over. WWE Superstars were able to be independent and make money from third party sites but it seems that will come to an end from October 2nd.
h/t to Ringside News for the transcription.
