Lee Fitting Dismissed from ESPN Amid Misconduct Allegations

Lee Fitting, a former senior vice president of production at ESPN, was dismissed in August 2023 following allegations of workplace misconduct that included objectifying women and making crude remarks. Reports from The Athletic outline a pattern of inappropriate behavior, including comments about women's appearances, crude jokes, and creating a toxic environment, which prompted an HR investigation after a complaint was filed. Despite the allegations, Fitting has since been hired by WWE as Head of Media and Production in January 2024, raising concerns about the company's vetting process. Fitting has denied many of the accusations but has not commented on specific claims or the broader characterization of his conduct. Former ESPN employees described an environment where women felt compelled to tolerate inappropriate behavior to maintain their positions. WWE has not publicly addressed the allegations against Fitting, even as the company faces scrutiny related to other misconduct claims.