Wrestling Outlet Retracts ESPN-WWE Report, Parts Ways with Writer

Gail Kim Calls Out Reporter BJ Bethel For ‘Made-Up’ AEW Claims After ESPN Controversy

Professional wrestling veteran Gail Kim has called out reporter BJ Bethel for allegedly making up reports about her, following his recent exit from Sescoops. Bethel was fired from the site after an ‘exclusive’ claimed that ESPN wanted out of its deal with WWE was refuted by ESPN itself. The website then admitted that they had not reached out to ESPN before publishing the article, and admitted that there had been serious shortcomings in their pro…

Wrestling outlet retracts ESPN-WWE report, parts ways with writer

Edit via Liam McGuireWrestling news outlet SEScoops has retracted its story reporting that ESPN would not be renewing its contract with WWE when the current agreement between the two companies expires in 2030. “Before a story like this runs, the subject deserves a direct chance to respond, and that step wasn’t taken to the appropriate standard,” SEScoops said in a statement posted to social media. “Since publication, it’s come to light that this…

SEScoops Pulls ESPN/WWE Report, Parts Ways With Writer

SEScoops has parted ways with writer BJ Bethel over his ESPN/WWE report. Bethel reported that ESPN would not be renewing its deal with WWE. The story stated: “Multiple sources told SEScoops the deal faced several problems, including the current media market, “culture and synergy” issues between the two companies and the failure of cable providers […] The post SEScoops Pulls ESPN/WWE Report, Parts Ways With Writer appeared first on Slam Wrestling.

Vince Russo Takes Aim At Reporter Behind ESPN and WWE Contract Claim

Vince Russo has questioned a recent report claiming ESPN is already planning to walk away from its WWE partnership once the current five-year agreement comes to an end. The report originally came from BJ Bethel, who claimed ESPN would not renew its WWE deal when the existing contract expires. Russo