FOX Denies Involvement in Rumored New Vince McMahon Wrestling Promotion

A recent episode of the 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff podcast featured co-host Conrad Thompson claiming that he has heard rumblings of former TKO Group and WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon is currently working on plans to launch a potential new wrestling promotion. Thompson also stated that he also had heard that FOX could be the television network partner for this new promotion.

“There’s been lots of speculation, lots of rumor and innuendo about Vince McMahon starting a company. Should I say the quiet part out loud? There’s been lots of whispers… I don’t know what’s real and what’s not, but allegedly, Vince McMahon’s people have made contact with people who have experienced shooting wrestling — maybe cameramen, and allegedly — I don’t know if this is real or not — but the rumor mill, the whispers, say perhaps Fox is holding a spot for Vince McMahon.”

Thompson also stated that he believes that the rumors are not true but also questioned why McMahon had attended the NFL Super Bowl LIX game earlier this month since it aired on FOX.

In response, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that a FOX spokesperson issued an official statement denying rumors of their involvement in McMahon’s project.

There is a report that Vince McMahon might start a wrestling company with Fox as a partner. If McMahon is planning that or not, I don't know, but the Fox part is not true, according to a network spokesman.

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) February 25, 2025

McMahon is still dealing with an on-going sex trafficking and sexual abuse lawsuit that was filed against him, former WWE Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis, and WWE by former employee Janel Grant.