Former WWE Superstar Ryback recently commented on a report that WWE has the right to control the Twitter accounts of their Superstars. According to reports, new talents who sign contracts are told to give their social media passwords and login information over to people in WWE’s Digital Media department. WWE reportedly wants access to the accounts in order to “push storylines and various social media campaigns.”
When a fan suggested that WWE “has the right” to make up a social media account for a Superstar or name they have trademarked, Ryback said, “No, it is not their right. Do you think @Schwarzenegger or @TheRock signs over their social media when taking on a role? Also since they are ‘Independent Contractors’ why should they be forced to sign anything over, especially when created before there?”
You can check out Ryback’s tweets below:
Yes, this is correct. I chose not sign it after they corralled all talent into a room and told everyone to sign in and turn it in. They attempted to try and corner me several times that day. It’s not to post storylines, that’s a cover and they can monitor the talent. https://t.co/QzEJNt7WBX
— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) May 1, 2019
Eventually everyone will realize everything I have said from day 1 is 100 percent true. It’s not a good environment and they have gotten away with murder since @VinceMcMahon took over. Times are changing and changing fast though. We all know how the Warden goes out in Shawshank. https://t.co/Bz5u5pCp4j
— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) May 1, 2019
No, it is not their right. Do you think @Schwarzenegger or @TheRock signs over their social media when taking on a role? Also since they are “Independent Contractors” why should they be forced to sign anything over, especially when created before there? https://t.co/1UDqyuXBgN
— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) May 1, 2019
