Nick Khan addresses social media reactions to WWE's recent decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
In an interview recorded in April and released this week, WWE President Nick Khan affirmed that the company will not engage with social media criticism. This statement follows a decline in fan support for WWE after a period of enthusiasm when Triple H took over creative. Criticism specifically targeted issues such as celebrity involvement and the wrestling quality during WrestleMania 42. Khan also expressed optimism about developing new talent, highlighting the importance of live crowd reactions in training young wrestlers. He mentioned the promising prospect of Oba Femi, who debuted at WrestleMania 42.
- •WWE will not respond to social media criticism, says Nick Khan.
- •Fan support has declined after initial positivity under Triple H's leadership.
- •Concerns were raised about celebrity focus and wrestling quality at WrestleMania 42.
- •Khan stressed the need for live audience feedback to develop talent.
- •Oba Femi is highlighted as a promising new star in WWE.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Khan has a clear message about social media criticism of WWE
"If there is one thing wrestling fans love more than actual wrestling, it is complaining about the product. WWE enjoyed a purple patch of support when Triple H was initially put in charge of creative, but that goodwill has now faded, especially in 2026.
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