Yes, WWE is essential, at least according to Florida, which made public the classification on Monday. The largest wrestling promotion in the world has continued to film shows for TV and PPV, including Wrestlemania, on a closed set in Orlando, and has drawn criticism for clearly violating social distancing guidelines on the air.
Why is WWE essential you ask?
In trying to explain how a wrestling company could possibly change Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ mind regarding whether or not they’re essential, one could perhaps point to its political connections. As wrestling insider Dave Meltzer noted, WWE is run by Vince McMahon, whose wife Linda served in President Trump’ cabinet and remains extremely active in conservative politics.
