FOX Denies Partnership Rumors with Vince McMahon

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 — A spokesperson for FOX has officially denied rumors that the network is in talks to partner with Vince McMahon on a new wrestling promotion. Speculation about McMahon’s plans surged after comments made by wrestling personalities Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson on their ’83 Weeks’ podcast.

The rapport surrounding McMahon intensified following his departure from WWE amid legal troubles and serious allegations, including claims from former employee Janel Grant. As fans speculated about the potential for McMahon’s return to wrestling, Bischoff and Thompson discussed various rumors during a recent episode.

Thompson noted, “There’s been lots of rumors that Vince McMahon’s people have made contact with people who have experience shooting wrestling, maybe cameramen. Allegedly, FOX is holding a spot for Vince McMahon.” Thompson further revealed that McMahon’s recent attendance at the Super Bowl, which aired on FOX, raised eyebrows as he’s generally not one to attend football games unless personally involved.

“That doesn’t sound real,” Thompson said during the podcast. “And I think to myself, self, that’s a lot of speculation. It sounds like ‘bullsh*t,’ as my dad would say.”

Bischoff also weighed in, suggesting that while he finds it hard to believe, McMahon’s ambition could drive him back into the wrestling spotlight. “I can’t see McMahon not being driven to conquer something,” he said. “But why would FOX want to sign a media rights deal for a start-up promotion, especially when they just exited the WWE business?”

Despite the chatter, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that FOX denied any involvement in a potential McMahon-led wrestling venture. A network spokesman confirmed, “If McMahon is planning that or not, the FOX part is not true.”

While the excitement surrounding this speculation has captured the interest of fans, the possibility of McMahon’s return to wrestling remains uncertain. Many fans believe that even with his recent challenges, the allure of the wrestling industry could prove irresistible for McMahon.

As the rumor mill continues, wrestling aficionados remain eager to see what McMahon’s next move may be. The speculation surrounding his plans, although officially dismissed by FOX, highlights the ever-entertaining nature of professional wrestling as a sport that thrives on intrigue and possibility.