WWE Sources Dismiss Reports Of Major Changes

Confusion takes hold following mixed reports concerning the future of the WWE Performance Center.

Since its creation in 2013, the Performance Center has been a huge success. Several of the company’s biggest names honed their craft at the facility, and it’s proven invaluable for established stars who look to shape up their skills or prepare to return to television after an injury layoff.

But the future of the facility was thrown into doubt on August 27th when it was reported WWE was looking to move it from Orlando, Florida to Las Vegas.

According to a source there was an all employee meeting today at WWE HQ in Stamford hosted by Mark Shapiro. I’m told the biggest news to come out of the meeting is that the WWE Performance Center will be moving to Las Vegas in the near future.

Fresh Reports Claim WWE Performance Center Isn’t Going Anywhere

However, it seems that the story is anything but straightforward.

According to a new update from Fightful Select, the announcement from Shapiro simply didn’t happen. The report cited “one WWE source reached out quickly to say didn’t happen unless there was another meeting held.” Other sources noted that there was no announcement from the TKO Group COO.

Sources were said to be shocked at the initial report, highlighting how close many talents live to the PC, and how easy it is for main roster stars to access.

In a post on social media, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer added that Shapiro didn’t say developmental was moving to Las Vegas.

Those in WWE said at meeting Shapiro talked about Vegas, growth of Vegas as a sports market in recent years and that WWE should have a presence. Didn’t say developmental moving there.

In a follow-up to their initial report, Wrestle Votes continued to stand by the story and its source.