WWE Will Be Sold - Nick Khan Comments on Vince McMahon’s Return

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Khan also said that the Stamford-based company has hired financial advisors for the process of the sale and it'll take approximately three months for the entire process to reach a conclusion.

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WWE Will Be Sold - Nick Khan Comments on Vince McMahon’s Return

Khan also said that the Stamford-based company has hired financial advisors for the process of the sale and it'll take approximately three months for the entire process to reach a conclusion.

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