Throughout 2020 WWE has let go or furloughed hundreds of staff and dozens of talents despite still making huge profits. Fans and critics of the company have been vocal in their displeasure with WWE doing this, but it seems WWE doesn’t care, as they let between 10-15 staff go on Friday.
Among those fired was Derek Casselman, the Director of Venue Merchandise Remote Operations, who had been with WWE since 1993. However, the most surprising person let go was Tony Chimel, who worked in production and would oversee the ring crew. He had begun working for Vince McMahon in 1989, initially as part of the ring crew before becoming Howard Finkel’s backup ring announcer. In 1999 he’d get his big opportunity and become known to wrestling fans worldwide when he became the announcer for SmackDown.
The majority of those let go are believed to have worked in the live event and touring department. This would seemingly indicate WWE is not expecting to resume touring any time soon.
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