It looks like WWE have a hiring freeze in place after all, even if those words are not being used.
Fightful Select originally reported about the freeze and have now provided an update on the subject, maintaining their original report.
It was reiterated to Fightful from WWE higher ups that there has been an effective hiring freeze in place since the beginning of the year, whether or not that official term has been used. . In fact, we’ve learned that Nick Aldis was told that WWE had maintained interest in him, but with the corporate moves, there weren’t main roster hires being made. However, we have been told that A WWE higher up told some within the industry that they’re still talking to talent, and hope to be hiring again sooner than later.
One WWE higher up pointed over 20 main roster signings between August and December, and none in 2023 as evidence that things had changed. However, they think it was more of a product of the sale progression than anything else
Fightful Select
It would appear that this hiring freeze is legitimate, but it is unknown when WWE will break this freeze. Due to the constant changes within the company, it could be a while yet before WWE begin signing free agents again. For now, they will have to do with what they have for the upcoming WWE Draft.
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