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Linda McMahon Says Professional Wrestling Is Not A Real Sport

October 27, 2017 | Posted by Joseph Lee

In an interview with The Washington Post, former WWE CEO and current head of Donald Trump’s Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon, gave her thoughts on if pro wrestling is a sport, her work in WWE and more. Here are highlights:

On how WWE prepared her for her current job: “When WWE started, it was primarily the live event business and we expanded it to licensing, to music to publishing to pay-per view and to networks. I created and grew a business. I understand what businesses go through, the ups and downs, the good cycles and the bad cycles. I learned about strict cash management, the impact of regulations and the need for providing health-care insurance to employees. I have walked the walk and talked the talk of our small business communities, so I can really be a strong advocate on their behalf.”

On the most surprising thing about her: “I am the most comfortable in my sweats hanging out with my family and I am a jock. I was a real tomboy growing up. I played baseball with boys. I was singled out as the best athlete in school for the 8th grade, so I thought that was pretty cool.”

On if wrestling is her favorite sport: “Well, professional wrestling is an entertainment product. For pure sport as a spectator, I like the pace of basketball.”

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