Vince McMahon Sells $4.89 Billion Worth WWE to Saudi Arabia

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According to Steve Muehlhausen of DAZN Wrestling, WWE has been sold to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

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WWE's sale was being talked about by many after Vince McMahon announced that he is returning to the company in order to help lead rights fees negotiation and a potential sale.

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The WWE is yet to announce the sale officially and it'll be interesting to see what the future will hold for the product moving forward under new leadership.

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Vince McMahon Sells $4.89 Billion Worth WWE to Saudi Arabia

According to Steve Muehlhausen of DAZN Wrestling, WWE has been sold to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

WWE's sale was being talked about by many after Vince McMahon announced that he is returning to the company in order to help lead rights fees negotiation and a potential sale.

The WWE is yet to announce the sale officially and it'll be interesting to see what the future will hold for the product moving forward under new leadership.

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