Following reports of multiple COVID-19 cases in WWE, one talent has come forward to share their positive result.
Renee Young took to Twitter to announce that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Man. What a few days. My show gets cancelled and I get Covid. Wear your masks and wash your hands. Stay safe, everyone
Man. What a few days. My show gets cancelled and I get Covid. Wear your masks and wash your hands. Stay safe, everyone ❤️
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) June 25, 2020
Reports first surfaced Wednesday afternoon indicating multiple people in WWE have tested positive for the virus. PWInsider reported that one source believes dozens could be infected.
WWE is set to continue television tapings this Friday and Saturday in Orlando, FL at the Performance Center.
WWE neither confirmed or denied the reports of positive cases in the company.
In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, a company spokesperson indicated that COVID-19 testing would be administered going forward in advance of all television productions.
“WWE will continue COVID-19 testing of its talent, production crew and employees in advance of TV productions for the foreseeable future.”
Earlier today, AEW founder Tony Khan announced Jon Moxley, who is Renee Young’s husband, would not be appearing on Dynamite due to possible exposure
At the time of the statement, Khan stated Moxley was not appearing as a precautio, due to him coming in contact with someone who had contact with positive COVID-19 carrier.
