Statement on our WWE–ESPN report
Yesterday we published a report from BJ Bethel on WWE’s relationship with ESPN. We are retracting that story in its entirety.
Before a story like this runs, the subject deserves a direct chance to respond, and that step wasn’t taken to the appropriate standard. Since publication, it’s come to light that this effort fell way short. We ran it and the buck stops with us.
We’ve parted ways with Mr. Bethel, have had our verification procedures reviewed by an outside partner, and updated our process as a result.
