One Big Thing
WWE has officially confirmed that Chris Legentil is the new Executive Vice President, Talent Relations and Head of Communications, as reported by PWInsider.
Key Points
- Last month, WWE began restructuring their Talent Relations department after the departure of former head Dan Ventrelle.
- Nick Khan, WWE’s Chief Revenue Officer, sent a memo announcing that Chris Legentil would lead the new Talent Relations group.
- Legentil, who joined WWE as Head of Communications in April 2021, will now hold the title of Executive Vice President, Talent Relations and Head of Communications.
- The memo also stated that Matt Altman, in addition to his role in Marketing, will work closely with Legentil in this endeavor.
- Talent Development and Recruiting will now report to Shawn Michaels, while all of Talent, including Talent Relations, Development, and Recruiting, will ultimately report to Paul Levesque (Triple H).
Why It Matters
The confirmation of Chris Legentil as the new head of WWE’s Talent Relations department signifies a significant change in the company’s structure. With the recent departures and internal shifts, this move aims to streamline and improve the management of talent within the organization. The restructuring also brings Talent Development and Recruiting under the purview of Shawn Michaels and Paul Levesque, two influential figures in the wrestling industry, which could lead to new opportunities for aspiring wrestlers and enhanced talent development initiatives.
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