WWE stars unhappy with Vince McMahon after using legal loophole to keep shows running

Earlier this month, it was reported that WWE could be forced to take a hiatus after WrestleMania 36 as state of Florida issued a strict lockdown for all facilities due to coronavirus outbreak. However, despite rumour mill indicating WWE tapings could be halted anytime soon, company continues to air its weekly episodes of RAW, SmackDown and NXT while also preparing for next pay-per-view - Money in Bank.

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WWE legal loophole used by Vince McMahon?

According to reports, WWE wrestlers are unhappy with Vince McMahon as it is believed McMahon used a legal loophole to make superstars work despite coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Orange County mayor Jerry Dennings reportedly came to aid of McMahon after he declared company to be an 'essential business'. 

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latest reports state McMahon exploited a legal loophole in Florida State's law which considers WWE to be an 'essential media' and hence cant be forced to suspend its activities during lockdown. It is believed that McMahon and company feel that during lockdown WWE's shows are one of only sources of entertainment for fans. Furrmore, under McMahon's instructions, each member of staff reportedly issued a letter which stated y are considered 'essential media'. It is believed McMahon had it done so as to show  authorities that y would t be able to stop WWE from working at Performance Center in Orlando.

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WWE's decision to continue with weekly tapings has reportedly t gone down well with superstars. According to Fightful, wrestlers were expecting to stay safe in quarantine as pandemic continues to hamper rmal life in United States. However, y will w be forced to work, which many wrestlers reportedly feel will put ir health at risk.

WWE has already dealt with superstars missing shows during lockdown period. Just before WrestleMania 36, Rey Mysterio and Dana Brooker were ordered to stay in quarantine. One of biggest superstars in WWE, Roman Reigns pulled out of his title match at WrestleMania and is w set to spend an extended period on sidelines due to coronavirus. 

company is still persisting with its weekly shows, with only difference being y have w reportedly scrapped tapings in advance and crew is instructed to shoot episodes of SmackDown and NXT as close to show as possible.

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