It was reported on Monday that WWE has a new social media policy for Superstars and talents that would issue warnings and “violations” to talents who name third-party businesses, people, brands, or charities in their social media posts.
Dave Meltzer at F4WOnline.com has more details on the matter.
This policy is not dissimilar from previous company policies WWE has put in place in recent months such as the recent edict that prevents talent from monetizing their Twitch accounts or using Cameo outside of WWE. Under the new policy, stars are banned from monetizing their Twitter or Instagram accounts by working with third parties.
The punishable offenses would only be if wrestlers are using their social media posts in a monetized fashion to promote a third-party brand or product. WWE has the contractual ownership of the likeness of the wrestlers, including their social media accounts, even if they aren’t using their ring names.
