— Kevin Dunn, a longtime executive at WWE, abruptly parted ways with the company at the close of 2023. Reports suggest that his decision to resign stemmed from the reduced autonomy he faced after the Endeavor takeover, a significant contrast to the authority he had enjoyed under Vince McMahon. WWE extended their best wishes to Dunn and swiftly announced his effective replacement, Lee Fitting, through a recent press release.

— According to PWInsider.com, Fitting’s external appointment has stirred significant reactions within the company’s production and TV divisions. Some individuals within these departments are less than thrilled about an “outsider” assuming a leadership role. The report points out concerns that Fitting might prioritize bringing in his “own people,” potentially overshadowing long-serving WWE employees.

— While some employees are adopting a wait-and-see approach before forming judgments, a faction is disappointed that WWE did not opt for an internal promotion. Chris Kaiser, the Executive VP of Television, was cited as someone deserving of consideration, along with Jason Robinson, the Director of Lighting and Set. Despite these sentiments, it is noted that Fitting’s selection, given his previous role as an executive at ESPN, did not entirely surprise some, especially considering the backgrounds of Mark Shapiro and Nick Khan in the sports industry.