John Oliver Sparks WWE Controversy On 'Last Week Tonight'

The latest episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight saw comedian John Oliver do a deep dive into the business practices of the WWE. While the 23-minute segment bounced around a number of subjects, Oliver's biggest talking point was regarding how the WWE classifies their wrestlers as independent contractors rather than employees. "The shocking thing about (Vince) McMahon and his company is the extent to which he's shielded himself from responsibility for his wrestlers' welfare," Oliver said.