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WWE resumed live shows without fans in Florida on Monday night as the entertainment service was reportedly deemed an “essential business” that can remain open during the state’s stay-at-home order.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings made the announcement at a Monday press briefing, according to ESPN, saying the ruling was made after “some conversation” with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

“I think initially there was a review that was done. They were not initially deemed an essential business,” Demings said.

“With some conversation with the governor’s office regarding the governor’s order, they were deemed an essential business. So therefore they were allowed to remain open.”

WWE, which is filmed in Orlando and Winter Park, had been airing taped shows since the state’s order was implemented on April 1, the report said.

“We believe it is now more important than ever to provide people with a diversion from these hard times,” the WWE said in a statement.

“We are producing content on a closed set with only essential personnel in attendance following appropriate guidelines while taking additional precautions to ensure the health and wellness of our performers and staff,” the statement continued.

A spokesman for Desantis told ESPN that WWE and other nationally viewed sports and media production services were declared essential “because they are critical to Florida’s economy.”