WWE Talent Frustrated After New Deals Quickly Devalued Amid Cuts

TLDR

Several WWE wrestlers who recently signed new deals are frustrated after their agreements quickly lost value due to cuts and renegotiation pressure. New Day, Santos Escobar and others had signed new contracts within the last year without engaging other companies like AEW, but are now facing cuts to their pay which has reduced their leverage. Industry representatives noted this strategy may not be competitively smart for WWE since it could make it easier for AEW to sign talent without driving up prices.