WWE conference call notes: Ronda Rousey, Halftime Heat, NXT, Injuries
Notes from today’s WWE conference call:
"Certainly better than the halftime show" – Analyst signing off after being told about Halftime Heat trending worldwide on Super Bowl Sunday
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) February 7, 2019
Question about Ronda Rousey potentially leaving and if it damages the WWE franchise
McMahon says Rousey gave them more visibility, reaching more women, "Ronda can help us make talent" and "one of the brightest people they have ever done business with."
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) February 7, 2019
Barrios characterizes NXT as the second most valuable asset on the WWE Network behind the monthly pay-per-views
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) February 7, 2019
McMahon says their performers are not cartoons "they get hurt", mentions losing Roman Reigns and John Cena and rattles off huge list of names including Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Ember Moon, Akam and others
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) February 7, 2019
