Report: Triple H, WWE Execs Debunked Rumors of Sale to Saudi Arabia at Talent Meeting

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During a talent meeting with WWE Raw superstars on Monday, WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque reportedly directly addressed rumors of the company being sold to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

According to Fightful (h/t Sunil Joseph of Ringside News), Triple H led the meeting alongside longtime producer Kevin Dunn and Executive Vice President of Talent for WWE Dan Ventrelle, and there was a "debunking" of the rumors from last week.

It had been reported on social media that there was a deal in place for WWE to be sold to Saudi Arabia and that it would revert to being a private company instead of a publicly traded one. Combat sports insider Ariel Helwani later reported that WWE did not agree to sell to Saudi Arabia or any other entity and the company was "still exploring all options."

During the talent meeting it was also reiterated that Triple H is "firmly in control of creative, and that talent relations are not changing."

Vince McMahon's return to WWE in an effort to play a role in the sale of the company created a state of flux. His daughter Stephanie resigned from her position as co-CEO and chairwoman, and there were substantial changes to the company's board members.

For now, it appears that Triple H is leading the effort to ensure that WWE Superstars believe things are under control.

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