Current AEW World Champion MJF took to Twitter to say that he doesn’t talk enough about how much he loves Comcast (NBC Universal), FOX, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix, Amazon, Endeavor Group Holdings and Liberty Media.
In his promo’s, MJF has talked about signing with WWE as part of the “bidding war of 2024.” H has even said that he plans to be AEW World Champion until his current AEW contract expires, using the Title as his bargaining chip to get the most money he can.
CNBC reported on Saturday that JPMorgan Chase has been hired by WWE to help advise the professional wrestling company on a potential sale.
The report stated that people familiar with the matter said “WWE has hired JPMorgan to help the company advise on a potential sale. JPMorgan declined to comment. A WWE spokesman couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.”
It was also noted the company plans to talk to potential buyers before it makes a decision on TV rights renewal agreements.
According to Front Office Sports last Friday, the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund “is emerging as a possible bidder for WWE if the promotion puts itself up for sale.” A talent agency – CAA was also named as a potential buyer as well. CNBC, in their report names Amazon, Comcast/NBCUniversal, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, Disney, FOX, UFC owner Endeavor Group Holding, Formula 1 owner Liberty Media as all potential buyers.
Vince McMahon, the former Chairman and CEO of WWE, officially made his return to the company’s Board of Directors last Friday. A SEC filing that was made early Friday morning confirmed the news. Three existing shareholders were also removed from WWE’s Board of Directors, and two have resigned.
This news follows the bombshell report by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that stated McMahon was plotting a return to the company he founded. McMahon stated return is to pursue a sale of the company and be involved in the upcoming media rights deals.