I might be wrong, but I though WWE considered itself as an entertainment entity and not a sport, which would make them exempt from a state AC. Because then they would have to test the wrestlers for things that are not covered in the "wellness" policy, which almost every one of them would fail.
Again, though, I have to stress the most important part of this issue. They ARE independent contractors, but they signed a contract of EXCLUSIVITY. Therefore, they made the decision to not perform elsewhere voluntarily.
That bullshit though, because if they didnt sign the contract of exclusivity, they wouldn't even be hired.
So what?
WWE isn't the only place in North America for a wrestler to work.
Further more, they have the _choice_ to sign the contract knowing they can't work elsewhere if they do, it's not like it is sprung on them halfway through their contract.
It's like the place I work at, they have, _have_, to work weekends as part of every contract. Everybody does. They know what conditions they'll have to work under.
The fact they know what they're getting themselves in for should be enough for that to not count as a reason.