WWE Employees Unhappy Under TKO Merger? Bill Apter Reveals The Truth!

WWE’s fame has gotten a new height with Triple H as the shepherd of creative following massive attendance worldwide. However, recent reports have indicated that not all backstage feel great about the way things are done in the organization. According to Wrestlenomics, some WWE employees are reportedly unhappy with increased workload and poor pay, particularly since the merger with UFC under TKO Group Holdings. Although business might be thriving for WWE, many employees inside appear to feel devalued.

Veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter recently addressed these concerns and shared what he thought was the truth behind this frustration.

WWE Employees Allegedly Frustrated With Pay & Workload

A Wrestlenomics report mentions that several WWE employees are not happy with their working conditions, citing primarily:

• Workload – Employees are said to have been given many more responsibilities than in the past.
• Pay – Though WWE now makes tons of money, some wrestlers wouldn’t consider their pay fair.
• Morale – Allegedly, since the merger with UFC under the TKO Group Holdings, employee morale has declined greatly.

Although WWE has great business success, these apparently suggest that some of the behind-the-scenes workers feel that they very much deserve it.

Bill Apter Reacts to WWE Employee Frustration Rumors

During a recent podcast interview, wrestling legend Bill Apter weighed in on the reports, addressing whether WWE is neglecting its employees despite making record profits.

🗣️ Bill Apter’s Statement:

It’s 2025. A lot of things in the world have changed, a lot of companies are lucky, and I don’t want anyone to take this wrong, they are lucky to even get a raise because there’s so many companies now that are making a lot of money but they are not taking care of their employees in terms of even close to living raises. I know several people, contacts that I have in WWE very, very, very well, and we talk business, they haven’t complained, they said they still love their job, the company is doing great. So, I don’t know where this came out of,

Is There a Real Issue Within WWE’s Workforce?

While Bill Apter’s sources deny the claims, it is a possibility that only a certain section of the employees might feel dissatisfied. Surely, with WWE’s global expansion and its increasing number of events, the workload for employees—especially behind the scenes—has gone exponentially up.

At the same time, WWE’s record-breaking revenue from TV deals, sponsorships, and PLEs should admittedly reflect in employee benefits and salaries. If these concerns continue to gain ground, WWE’s management will need to reassess staff satisfaction and general team morale to avoid hampering productivity.