World Wrestling Entertainment
McMahon pays $17.4m back to WWE to cover investigation costs
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-chief executive Vince McMahon has paid back approximately $17.4m (€16.1
WWE posts new gate revenue record for upcoming WrestleMania
Upcoming showpiece event at SoFi Stadium draws strong fan response
Len Perna on shaping the next wave of sports industry leadership
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Len Perna, chairman and chief executive of TurnkeyZRG. Fisher and Russo also discuss the National Football League’s handling of governance matters surrounding the life-threatening, on-field injury of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, ownership changes within Candy Digital, Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic signing with Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr, Vince McMahon’s return to operational control of World Wrestling Entertainment, and John Henry’s leadership of Fenway Sports Group.
Vince McMahon retaking operational control of WWE to lead sale
Former executive chairman plans return to operational control, and a company sale process conducted in tandem with media rights negotiations
WWE bringing Money In The Bank event to London
Event is first WWE premium tilt to be held in London in more than two decades
Barstool Sports CEO Nardini steps down from WWE board
Executive to focus on Penn Entertainment's acquisition of Barstool
WWE hires former Raiders president Ventrelle as EVP of talent
Move continues a period of executive transition for the company
WWE posts improved financials in first post-McMahon report
Company acknowledges poor controls related to former chair's activity
McMahon, Luck settle XFL breach of contract lawsuit
Legal resolution arrives just weeks before scheduled start to trial
McMahon steps aside as WWE CEO and chair amid board probe
Company investigating alleged misconduct by prominent executive
WWE extends its run of record-level financials
Pro wrestling entity continues to show growth on multiple fronts
WWE, Fanatics strike wide-ranging merchandising pact
Long-term deal covers wide range of physical, digital categories
WWE ends 2021 with record-level revenue
Pro wrestling property sees gains across numerous sectors of its business
Disney+ Hotstar to exclusively carry WWE Network in Indonesia
Disney and World Wrestling Entertainment have announced a “multi-year” deal to make streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar the exclusive home of the WWE Network in Indonesia.
WWE sees broad growth in its consumer products businesses
Earnings report details expanding presence in physical, digital collectibles
WWE buoyed by media growth, return of live event touring
Company reports 19 per cent revenue growth during the second quarter
WWE hires former DAZN executive Horowitz to key development and digital role
Former DAZN, Fox Sports, ESPN executive finds new position
WWE returning to live event touring
Shift comes as fan attendance grows across US sports industry