Wrestling Outlet Retracts ESPN-WWE Report, Parts Ways with Writer
SEScoops said its reporting fell short after ESPN denied the claim, and the outlet said it had parted ways with reporter B.J. Bethel.
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Gail Kim Calls Out Reporter BJ Bethel For ‘Made-Up’ AEW Claims After ESPN Controversy
Professional wrestling veteran Gail Kim has called out reporter BJ Bethel for allegedly making up reports about her, following his recent exit from Sescoops. Bethel was fired from the site after an ‘exclusive’ claimed that ESPN wanted out of its deal with WWE was refuted by ESPN itself. The website then admitted that they had not reached out to ESPN before publishing the article, and admitted that there had been serious shortcomings in their pro…
Wrestling outlet retracts ESPN-WWE report, parts ways with writer
Edit via Liam McGuireWrestling news outlet SEScoops has retracted its story reporting that ESPN would not be renewing its contract with WWE when the current agreement between the two companies expires in 2030. “Before a story like this runs, the subject deserves a direct chance to respond, and that step wasn’t taken to the appropriate standard,” SEScoops said in a statement posted to social media. “Since publication, it’s come to light that this…
Wrestling Outlet Retracts Major WWE-ESPN Report and Fires Reporter
Wrestling news outlet SEScoops has retracted its report that ESPN is not interested in renewing the WWE deal when it expires. ESPN and WWE entered a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement starting in September 2025 with Wrestlepalooza. Recently, BJ Bethel of SEScoops posted a story, saying that the network is not planning to renew the deal when it expires in 2030. The report noted that the deal faced several issues. These include issues with the curr…
SEScoops Pulls ESPN/WWE Report, Parts Ways With Writer
SEScoops has parted ways with writer BJ Bethel over his ESPN/WWE report. Bethel reported that ESPN would not be renewing its deal with WWE. The story stated: “Multiple sources told SEScoops the deal faced several problems, including the current media market, “culture and synergy” issues between the two companies and the failure of cable providers […] The post SEScoops Pulls ESPN/WWE Report, Parts Ways With Writer appeared first on Slam Wrestling.
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