WWE Merging Digital And TV Departments Amid Many Layoffs
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WWE made some major changes today in a variety of ways.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that many people within WWE’s digital department are departing the company in another round of layoffs. Executive Vice President, Advanced Media Group Jaylar Donlan was one of the first big names; his termination ended his eight-year run with the company.
In another article, Johnson reported the departure of Brian Pellegatto, WWE’s Senior Vice President, Production. He had worked his way up the ladder throughout nine years with the company.
In an update, Johnson stated that to coincide with these layoffs, several divisions will be “folded together” under the supervision of Executive Vice President, Television Production Kevin Dunn. This move is reportedly to lessen “redundancies” among departments in order to operate with a more efficient size of the staff. Johnson noted that the COVID-19 pandemic forced WWE to operate with a smaller staff, and this successful adaptation may have been a factor in these developments.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful also reported the news of the merger between the departments.
WrestleZone will provide more information as it becomes available.