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    3 Clear signs TKO vs. WWE is in the works

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    Over the past few days, fans have been buzzing about the potential rift between TKO and WWE. Reports have indicated that people backstage in the sports entertainment juggernaut are not pleased with TKO sticking its nose into storylines close to WrestleMania.

    Pat McAfee‘s inclusion in the Cody Rhodes-Randy Orton saga was also reportedly part of TKO’s plan. On SmackDown last week, The American Nightmare took shots at TKO. Last night on RAW, CM Punk openly targeted TKO and mocked The Rock.

    In this article, we will look at three clear signs suggesting that TKO vs. WWE is in the works.

    #3. Ari Emanuel is reportedly sticking his nose into storylines

    Reports revealed that Ari Emanuel was the reason why Pat McAfee was inserted into the Rhodes vs. Orton storyline at WrestleMania 42. McAfee reportedly turned down the offer, but later agreed to be part of the program.

    Triple H is the Chief Content Officer of the company, and all major creative decisions are made by him. However, Ari Emanuel and TKO sticking their nose into storylines is a clear sign that a civil war is in the works.

    #2. CM Punk and Cody Rhodes dropping pipebombs on WWE television

    CM Punk and Cody Rhodes dropping pipebombs is another hint pointing toward a potential angle pitting TKO against the Stamford-based promotion. The Second City Saint even namedropped The Rock, who is a member of TKO’s board.

    He also called out TKO and demanded that Pat McAfee ask his agent to lower the prices of WrestleMania 42 tickets. Such pipebombs targeting real-life executives are not common in the sports entertainment juggernaut. Hence, the company could be teasing an on-screen feud against TKO ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42.

    #1. The Rock and Vince McMahon referenced

    “Like, you’re not The Rock, at least The Rock is a Hollywood superstar… oh, I am sorry, WAS a Hollywood superstar.” – CM Punk CM PUNK COOKED THE ROCK 😭 #WWERaw

    The Rock was mentioned by both CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in their promos. Punk went one step further and referenced Vince McMahon, too.

    It’s been a long time since The Final Boss last appeared on World Wrestling Entertainment TV. Many fans believe that The Great One might appear at WrestleMania 42, especially after the recent references in promo segments.

    It’s crucial to note that the Hollywood star is a director in TKO. Meanwhile, McMahon is the former Chairman of the company. He has been absent from WWE television for years.

    Last week, Cody Rhodes referenced Vince in front of Stephanie McMahon. This past Monday, the World Heavyweight Champion called the former ECW Champion a “weird old man.” Recent developments on RAW and SmackDown indicate that WWE is looking to start a war against TKO.

    If fans witness more such references on television in the coming weeks, they could lead to a bigger angle in the near future. The situation is quite interesting as we are just days away from this year’s Showcase of the Immortals.