On 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Conrad Thompson and Bischoff shared rumors and rumbling they heard about Vince McMahon's new project.
“There’s been lots of speculation, lots of rumor and innuendo about Vince McMahon starting a company. Should I say the quiet part out loud? There’s been lots of whispers… I don’t know what’s real and what’s not, but allegedly, Vince McMahon’s people have made contact with people who have experienced shooting wrestling — maybe cameramen, and allegedly — I don’t know if this is real or not — but the rumor mill, the whispers, say perhaps Fox is holding a spot for Vince McMahon," said Thompson.
Thompson noted, "That sounds like bullshit," but then wondered why Vince McMahon was at the Super Bowl, which aired on Fox.
Thompson made it clear that these are rumors he heard.
A Fox spokesperson denied any involvement to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.
There is a report that Vince McMahon might start a wrestling company with Fox as a partner. If McMahon is planning that or not, I don't know, but the Fox part is not true, according to a network spokesman.
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) February 25, 2025
Both Thompson and Bischoff said they couldn't imagine the rumor becoming a reality.
Thompson previously noted that McMahon had bought a studio and was building a roster for a reported entertainment company.
Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, filed a lawsuit in January 2024 against Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking. McMahon resigned from TKO/WWE following the lawsuit being filed. The lawsuit is still active.
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