WWE is undeniably the greatest wrestling promotion of all time. The entertainment conglomerate was established in 1953, but it wasn't until Vince McMahon bought the business from his father in the 1980s that it gained widespread recognition. Now it's available in more than a billion homes worldwide in over 30 languages, with McMahon heavily credited with the company's growth and expansion.
McMahon's tenure as WWE's owner, though, appears to be coming to an end following recent rumors of the company's prospective sale to Saudi Arabia. The Rock was asked to comment on the shocking revelation that has shaken the wrestling industry during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk on the Street.
This is what The People's Champ had to say about the matter:
Well, I can tell you this, I can tell you that it's an exciting brand. It's a brand that I've been very fortunate enough to have tremendous success [in] over the decades. And also, for your viewers here in the business world who may not know, the lineage goes way back, multi-generational with the WWE. My grandfather wrestled for Vince McMahon Sr. in the 70s. My dad wrestled for Vince McMahon in the 80s. And then I came along with my bad haircut and fanny pack and I continued to wrestle for Vince too as well. So we've seen tremendous success over the years. I think it's a very attractive company. And I'm excited and I wish Vince and that company all the best.