Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance has inadvertently placed WWE in a delicate political position. Following criticism of the show by Donald Trump and conservative groups, Dave Meltzer reports that WWE is intentionally avoiding highlighting its political connections on television to navigate the controversy.
Balancing Star Power with Political Ties
The situation is complex: WWE CCO Triple H publicly supported Bad Bunny before the show, yet the company maintains close ties to the Trump administration through Linda McMahon and Triple H’s own role on the presidential council. Meltzer notes that WWE does not want to upset Trump while the topic is active, even though its fanbase generally supports the music superstar.
Jake Paul initially criticized Bad Bunny as “un-American” before walking back his comments, a sentiment his brother Logan Paul—a WWE Superstar—publicly disagreed with. The report suggests WWE believes Bad Bunny’s star power will outlast the current news cycle, but for now, they are proceeding with caution.
