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George Barrios says Vince McMahon feared he was “betting the company” with Saudi show after Khashoggi murder

June 18, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Former WWE co-president George Barrios says Vince McMahon feared he was “betting the company” in moving forward with Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia weeks after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

George Barrios opens up about decision to return to WWE board amid Vince McMahon’s allegations

June 17, 2026 Jason Ounpraseuth

Former WWE co-president George Barrios spoke to POST Wrestling’s John Pollock about returning to the board amid Vince McMahon’s allegations in 2022.

George Barrios Talks Vince McMahon’s Exit, Saudi Arabia & WWE Media Rights | POST Interview

June 17, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock speaks with former WWE co-president George Barrios about his new book, Saudi Arabia-WWE, TV media rights, firing in 2020, Vince McMahon’s exit over scandals, and the recent shareholder lawsuit.

Signal to Noise: What We Learned From the WWE Shareholder Case

June 8, 2026 John Pollock

The WWE shareholder lawsuit is not going to trial, but John Pollock argues that we still learned so much about the company’s practices.

Former WWE co-president explains decision to run Saudi Arabia after murder of Jamal Khashoggi

June 2, 2026 John Pollock

Former WWE co-president George Barrios sheds light on the decision to continue shows in Saudi Arabia after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Vince McMahon and Nick Khan sanctioned by judge in WWE merger lawsuit, heightening their burden to prevail at trial

May 27, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster found that Vince McMahon and WWE President Nick Khan destroyed evidence.

Former WWE president George Barrios to release book in 2026

December 4, 2025 John Pollock

Former WWE president George Barrios will be releasing a book covering his tenure in the company.

John Laurinaitis among depositions in ongoing shareholder lawsuit

September 29, 2025 John Pollock

The discovery phase of the shareholder lawsuit against Vince McMahon and current/past WWE executives is ongoing.

Vince McMahon officially back on the WWE Board as share price spikes

January 6, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Vince McMahon is back on the WWE board of directors, along with former company presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios.

Former co-presidents of WWE launching Isos Capital Management group

January 11, 2021 John Pollock

The former co-presidents of WWE, George Barrios, and Michelle Wilson, have launched an investment company called Isos Capital Management.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Amended lawsuit against WWE includes witnesses

June 15, 2020 John Pollock

An amended lawsuit filing against WWE includes two witnesses, Edge’s injury, Orton comments on Black Lives Matter, UFC’s finances & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE stock experiences a big drop

January 31, 2020 John Pollock

A look at the departure of George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, the stock takes a big hit, New Beginning preview, John Cena comments on Brock Lesnar & more.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Multiple Wrestlers Accuse Tessa Blanchard Of Bullying, Making Racial Comments

January 11, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Tessa Blanchard called out by multiple wrestlers for bullying and racial comments, Bruce Prichard gives his take on why Ricky Steamboat didn’t last long as an agent in WWE, George Barrios talks WWE’s transition from John Cena to Roman Reigns, and AEW. Also, Kris Statlander comments on not knowing if she wanted to sign a contract with either AEW or WWE.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Anthem CEO discusses the AXS TV purchase

September 10, 2019 John Pollock

Anthem CEO & founder discusses the AXS TV purchase, a deeper look at Impact Wrestling, a big story on the WWE Network’s changes, title match added to Clash of Champions & more.

The major takeaways from WWE’s Business Partner Summit

May 9, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE held their Business Partner Summit over WrestleMania Weekend in Brooklyn, New York with as deep a look into the company’s key initiatives.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dana Warrior’s role with the WWE

March 1, 2019 John Pollock

Dana Warrior’s role with the WWE after attending Raw and SD Live, Bruce Prichard speaks on his return to WWE, The Shield’s reunion, George Barrios speaks on WWE’s business & lots more.

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WWE announces record revenue for 2018, breakdown of the year

February 7, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE released their 2018 year-end earnings report on Thursday announcing a record level of revenue with an entire breakdown and forward-looking statements.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE co-president speaks on the future

January 11, 2019 John Pollock

WWE co-president George Barrios discusses the health of WWE, Tony Khan’s interview with Sean Waltman about AEW, Impact debuts on Pursuit, Jon Jones passes drug tests & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/25 – Paul & Stephanie Levesque, Kevin Dunn & other WWE officials sell stock

July 25, 2018 John Pollock

Several WWE officers & directors sold major amounts of stock this week, WWE title match set for SummerSlam, PWG releases lineups for BOLA, review of this week’s ROH television, Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till announced, Nick Newell loses, four more names announced for the Mae Young Classic & lots more.

The WWE confirms domestic rights deals with USA & Fox Sports, SmackDown moving to Fridays in 2019

June 26, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday, World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed the previously reported domestic television rights deals with the USA Network and Fox Sports.