John Oliver slammed Vince McMahon over wrestlers' lack of benefits and status as 'independent contractors' — WWE claims he 'simply ignored the facts'

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John Oliver slammed Vince McMahon over wrestlers' lack of benefits and status as 'independent contractors' — WWE claims he 'simply ignored the facts'
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John Oliver ripped Vince McMahon's use of 'independent contractors' and called on fans to push for change on Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight.'

John Oliver ripped Vince McMahon's use of"independent contractors" and called on fans to push for change on Sunday's episode of"Last Week Tonight."John Oliver called out the Vince McMahon and the WWE on Sunday for their treatment of wrestlers as"independent contractors" with the company.

During an extended segment on"Last Week Tonight," Oliver explained how WWE was able to avoid providing wrestlers with benefits including paid leave and medical expenses by designating its employees as independent contractors.

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