Florida deems WWE ‘essential business’ during coronavirus pandemic, mayor says

Published April 14, 2020 2:11am ET



A Florida mayor said World Wrestling Entertainment has received clearance to resume live shows in Orlando because it is now labeled an “essential business.”

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Monday that WWE will begin filming shows during the coronavirus pandemic. WWE was initially deemed nonessential as part of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s stay-at-home order, according to ESPN.

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