WWE Wrestler Zelina Vega Reportedly Released Over Twitch Dispute – Kotaku Australia

In October, WWE issued an edict to its wrestlers stating it would take control of their third party social media accounts including Twitch, with new company-led guidelines being drawn up for future revenue. While the reason was unclear at the time, reports speculated it was due to WWE claiming ownership of wrestler names and likenesses. Many decried the move as unfair, particularly given the status of WWE wrestlers as independent contractors rather than full-time employees. Now, it appears likely…

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