WWE Changes Pay and Workers

Introduction

TKO Group is the owner of WWE. They are changing how they pay people. Some workers are leaving the company.

Main Body

TKO wants to make more money. They asked some wrestlers to take less pay. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods said no. They left the company. Some workers had very little time to sign new contracts. They had only one or two days. This made the workers and their agents worried. WWE now wants young athletes from colleges. They like new stars more than old stars. They are hiring people like Oba Femi and Trick Williams.

Conclusion

WWE wants to save money and find new stars. They do not want to keep old workers.

Learning

💸 Money Words

In this story, we see how people talk about money in a job. Look at these patterns:

  • Make money \rightarrow To earn profit.
  • Save money \rightarrow To keep money / spend less.
  • Less pay \rightarrow A lower salary.

🕒 Time Pressure

Notice how the text describes a short amount of time:

"They had only one or two days."

When we use "only" before a number, it tells the reader that the amount is small or surprising.

Example: I have only five dollars. \rightarrow (This is not much money!)


🆕 New vs. Old

Comparing things is a key A2 skill. See the contrast here:

OldNew
Old starsYoung athletes
Old workersNew stars

Rule: Use "more than" to show a preference. \rightarrow "They like new stars more than old stars."

Vocabulary Learning

owner
person who owns something
Example:The owner of the shop opened the door.
pay
give money for work
Example:She will pay the bill after lunch.
workers
people who work
Example:The workers finished the project on time.
company
business organization
Example:He works for a large company in the city.
wants
desires
Example:She wants a new bike for her birthday.
money
currency used for buying
Example:They saved money for their trip.
asked
requested
Example:He asked for help with the assignment.
wrestlers
people who wrestle
Example:The wrestlers trained hard for the match.
less
smaller amount
Example:She chose a smaller, less expensive car.
time
period during which something happens
Example:We need more time to finish the work.
sign
write name on a document
Example:Please sign the contract before signing.
new
recently made
Example:They launched a new product last week.
contracts
legal agreements
Example:The contracts were signed by both parties.
worried
feeling anxious
Example:I was worried about the exam results.
hiring
employing new people
Example:The company is hiring new staff this month.