Donald Trump’s surprising role in WWE: Hall of Fame induction and the 2009 purchase of Monday Night Raw
Donald Trump purchased WWE’s Monday Night Raw in 2009. The move was part of a storyline. WWE’s stock dropped after the announcement. Trump made Raw commercial-free. He also gave fans ticket refunds. Trump later sold Raw back to Vince McMahon for twice the price. The storyline was a success. It brought WWE some of its highest ratings.