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More Details On Behind-The-Scenes WWE Releases
It was a busy day behind the scenes at WWE, as the company made major internal changes, firing a number of employees across different divisions.
According to PWInsider, WWE is amalgamating departments to alleviate redundancies. One example given, WWE has two graphics departments, one for television production, and one for digital. These departments have now been merged into one, and will be overseen directly by Kevin Dunn.
The Advanced Media Group took the biggest hit, with a number of critical longtime employees being let go.
The following names are no longer with the company.
- Adam Kirshner – Manager – Media & Metadata Operations
- James Wortman – Content Director
- Jay Rosenstock – EVP of International Television (according to Wrestlenomics)
- Makham Nolan – VP of Media Operations (according to Wrestlenomics)
- Brian Pellegatto – Senior Vive President, Production
According to Deadline, WWE Studios also took a hit today, with a number of employees let go as well.
As of today I am no longer with WWE. I’ve had a tremendous career and had the honor to build the greatest team. From first ever dotcom intern to a leader I’ve seen and done it all. I am truly looking forward to giving this same 110% and then some where ever I land.
— Adam Kirshner (@AKirshner123) May 25, 2021
This isn’t something I expected to say today or on any day, but I am no longer with WWE after 11 years.
Thank you to all of the friends I’ve made during that time and to the talented people I’ve had the pleasure to work with.
It’s not goodbye, it’s “see you down the road.” pic.twitter.com/0PdU4VWKFt
— James Wortman (@JamesWortman) May 25, 2021
Without @Pelle1105
– An unbooked me wouldnt have been able to hone my mic skills on the WWE app (second screen)
– I wouldnt have had a creative space to build chemistry with @WWEBigE & @TrueKofi
– I wouldnt have been able to create @UpUpDwnDwn
– I wouldnt have the life I have now— Austin Creed (@AustinCreedWins) May 25, 2021
Earlier today, WWE RAW announcer Adnan Virk also left the company, which was a mutual decision.
Nick Khan Gains More Power In WWE
WWE President Nick Khan has gained more power within the company, and will now oversee international officers.
According to PWInsider, WWE released several international office employees. Nick Khan will now personally oversee the international offices to have them aligned with the WWE headquarters in the United States.