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- WWE® Announces Additional Dates to 2023 Live Event Touring ScheduleTickets On Sale Friday, September 15 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced 26 additional live events as part of the company's 2023 touring schedule. Tickets go on sale next Friday, September 15. The schedule includes: Date Location Event Venue Saturday, November 4 Rochester, N.Y. WWE SuperShow Blue Cross Arena Sunday, November 5 Springfield, Mass. WWE SuperShow Mass Mutual Center Friday, November 10 Columbus, Ohio SmackDown Nationwide Arena Saturday, November 11 Johnson City, Tenn. WWE SuperShow Freedom Hall Sunday, November 12 Roanoke, Va. WWE Supe
- WWE® Payback Delivers Records for Viewership, Gate & MerchandiseWWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Payback, which emanated from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, became the most-watched and highest-grossing Payback in company history. The premium live event set new records for viewership, gate and merchandise. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905785600/en/WWE® PAYBACK DELIVERS RECORDS FOR VIEWERSHIP, GATE & MERCHANDISE (Photo: Business Wire) Viewership of Payback was up 36 percent versus the previous record set in 2016. With 12,468 in attendance, it marked the largest gate ever for any Payback, up 13 percent versus the prior record set in Chicago in 2016. Payback also became
- John Cena Returns to Friday Night SmackDown®16-Time World Champion to Appear on SmackDown for Seven Consecutive Weeks Following Return on September 1 Cena and Make-A-Wish to Host Children and Their Families at Every SmackDown During His Return WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that John Cena, who returns to Friday Night SmackDown this Friday, September 1 at The Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., will also appear on Friday Night SmackDown for seven consecutive weeks beginning Friday, September 15 at Ball Arena in Denver through the end of October. Tickets are available for purchase via https://www.ticketmaster.com/. The 16-time World Champion will appear on following dates: Friday, September 1 – Hershey, Pa. – The Giant Center F
- WWE® & NFL Announce First-Ever Officially Licensed NFL Legacy Title BeltsNFL Legacy Title Belts for All 32 Teams Now Available for Purchase Ahead of 2023 NFL Season The National Football League and WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced a multi-year licensing deal to create NFL-inspired WWE legacy title belts featuring the official colors and branding of all 32 teams. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230828925005/en/WWE® & NFL ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER OFFICIALLY LICENSED NFL LEGACY TITLE BELTS (Photo: Business Wire) The line of officially licensed NFL products launches today on NFLShop.com, WWEShop.com and Fanatics.com. This marks the first-ever licensing agreement between WWE and the NFL. Abou
- WrestleMania 40 Breaks WWE® All-Time Gate Record in One DayWrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Sells More than 90,000 Tickets and Surpasses the WrestleMania 39 Total Gross of $21.6 Million WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that WrestleMania 40 broke the company's all-time gate record in one day. The previous total gross record – $21.6 million – was set earlier this year at WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. WrestleMania 40, which takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, sold more than 90,000 tickets when it went on sale last Friday. The record gate comes on the heels of unprecedented ticket sales demand for WWE in 2023, which to date has produced the hig
- Most-Watched SummerSlam® Of All TimeSummerSlam Smashes Viewership, Gate, Sponsorship & Merchandise Records WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that SummerSlam which emanated from Ford Field in Detroit became the most-watched and highest-grossing SummerSlam in company history. The premium live event set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship and merchandise. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230807791088/en/MOST-WATCHED SUMMERSLAM® OF ALL TIME (Photo: Business Wire) With 59,194 in attendance in the Motor City, SummerSlam generated a record gate of $8.5 million, the largest gate for any non-WrestleMania event ever. It was the most-watched SummerSl
- WWE® & Slim Jim® Return to the Ring With Record-Breaking Partnership Ahead of SummerSlamWWE® (NYSE:WWE) and Slim Jim® today announced a multi-layered partnership that will begin with Slim Jim serving as the Presenting Sponsor of a marquee match at SummerSlam on Saturday, August 5 at Ford Field in Detroit. This partnership between the two iconic brands pays homage to their shared, savage past and marks the largest sponsorship deal in WWE history. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803142306/en/WWE® & SLIM JIM® RETURN TO THE RING WITH RECORD-BREAKING PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF SUMMERSLAM WWE and Slim Jim first crossed paths thirty years ago with a series of explosive, in-your-face Slim Jim commercials, featu
- WrestleMania Generates $215 Million for Los Angeles RegionWWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that WrestleMania generated $215 million in economic impact for the Los Angeles region this past April, according to a study conducted by Applied Analysis. This marks a new company record breaking last year's $206.5 million in economic impact for the Dallas/Arlington region. Since 2016, WrestleMania has generated more than $1.2 billion in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event. A capacity crowd of 161,892 fans attended WWE's pop-culture extravaganza over the course of two nights last April at SoFi Stadium, making it the highest-grossing and most-attended event in WWE history. Key highlights from the study include: By conti
- WWE® Returns to India This September With WWE Superstar SpectacleTickets for the First WWE Live Event to Take Place in India Since 2017 Will Go on Sale This Friday August 4 at 12:00pm IST Fans Can Register Now for Early Presale Access at www.bookmyshow.com WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced its long-awaited return to India with WWE Superstar Spectacle at the GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium (Gachibowli Indoor Stadium), Hyderabad, India, on Friday, September 8, 2023. This will mark the first live event to take place in India since 2017 and the first-ever WWE live event to be held in Hyderabad. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801191134/en/WWE® RETURNS TO INDIA THIS SEPTEMBER WITH
- WWE® Declares Quarterly DividendWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company's regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be September 15, 2023 and the payment date will be September 25, 2023. As previously announced, the Company has agreed to combine the businesses of WWE and Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC") to form a new publicly listed company that is expected to be renamed TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ("TKO"). If the transaction is consummated before the close of business on the record date, the declared $0.12 per share dividend will not be paid. Following the consummation of the transaction, T
- WWE® & C4® EXPAND PARTNERSHIP AND LAUNCH FIRST-EVER PRODUCT COLLABORATIONWWE-Inspired C4 Ultimate® Pre-Workout Powder & C4 Ultimate Energy™ Drink Launching Exclusively at GNC Ahead of SummerSlam STAMFORD, Conn., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WWE® (NYSE:WWE) and Nutrabolt, owner of the C4® brand, today announced an expansion to their multi-year partnership with the launch of their first-ever co-branded product collaboration: WWE-inspired flavors of C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout Powder and C4 Ultimate Energy Drink. The products will be available exclusively at GNC ahead of WWE SummerSlam® in Detroit on Saturday, August 5. Allowing consumers to unleash thei
- WWE® & C4® Expand Partnership and Launch First-Ever Product CollaborationWWE-Inspired C4 Ultimate® Pre-Workout Powder & C4 Ultimate EnergyTM Drink Launching Exclusively at GNC Ahead of SummerSlam WWE® (NYSE:WWE) and Nutrabolt, owner of the C4® brand, today announced an expansion to their multi-year partnership with the launch of their first-ever co-branded product collaboration: WWE-inspired flavors of C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout Powder and C4 Ultimate Energy Drink. The products will be available exclusively at GNC ahead of WWE SummerSlam® in Detroit on Saturday, August 5. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727241018/en/WWE® & C4® EXPAND PARTNERSHIP AND LAUNCH FIRST-EVER PRODUCT COLLABOR
- WrestleMania 40 Tickets Available Friday, August 18WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that tickets for WrestleMania 40, which takes place Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, will be available starting Friday, August 18 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster. Ticket pre-registration for the two-day event is now available at https://www.wwe.com/wm40-presale. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230721046590/en/WRESTLEMANIA 40 TICKETS AVAILABLE FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 Prior to the general ticket on-sale on August 18, WWE has exclusive ticket packages available now for WrestleMania 40 via On Location. WrestleMania 40 Priority Passes offer fans
- UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW on Tour This August & NovemberTickets for Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Cleveland & Pittsburgh Shows On Sale Friday, July 21 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that the critically acclaimed UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW will add stops in Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Cleveland and Pittsburgh in the coming months. The one-man show featuring WWE Legend The Undertaker returns Thursday, August 24 at The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky. Tickets are available at www.kentuckyperformingarts.org. Additional tour stops include: Friday, August 25 – St. Louis at The Pageant – Tickets available via www.ticketmaster.com Saturday, August 26 – Kansas City, Mo. at Upto
- WWE® Announces 27 Additional Dates to 2023 Fall Live Event Touring ScheduleTickets On Sale Friday, July 14 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced 27 additional live events as part of the company's 2023 touring schedule. Tickets go on sale next Friday, July 14. The schedule includes: - Saturday, Sept. 9: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event – Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. - Sunday, Sept. 10: WWE Sunday Stunner – John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. - Friday, Sept. 15: SmackDown® – Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. - Saturday, Sept. 16: WWE Supershow – Toyota Center in Kennewick, Wash. - Sunday, Sept. 17: WWE Supershow – Extra Mile Arena in Boise, Idaho - Monday, Sept. 18: Raw® – Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah - Friday, Sept. 22: SmackDown® – Des
- Survivor Series® Headed to Allstate Arena in Chicago on November 25Tickets On Sale Friday, July 21 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Allstate Arena in Chicago will host Survivor Series on Saturday, November 25. Additionally, Friday Night SmackDown will emanate from Allstate Arena on Friday, November 24. An exclusive presale opportunity for combo tickets for Survivor Series and Friday Night SmackDown will be available Wednesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. CT via https://www.ticketmaster.com/. Fans can register now to receive an exclusive presale offer by visiting https://www.wwe.com/wwesurvivorseries2023-presale-registration. General public on-sale for combo tickets will be available Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m. CT via https://www.ticketmaster.com/. Addition
- Money In The Bank® Sets Record for Highest-Grossing Arena Event in WWE HistoryFriday Night SmackDown at The O2 Becomes Highest-Grossing SmackDown WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Money In The Bank, which emanated from The O2 in London on Saturday, became the most-successful and highest-grossing Money In The Bank of all-time. Notably, Money In The Bank set a new record for highest-grossing arena event in WWE history and Friday Night SmackDown from The O2 became the highest-grossing SmackDown of all-time. The weekend generated a combined gate of more than $5.4 million. Money In The Bank (MITB) also set new records for viewership, sponsorship, merchandise and social media: Viewership jumped 17 percent from last year's record, and surpassed the last U.K. premi
- Jackie Redmond to Join Monday Night Raw & Premium Live Event Kickoff ShowsExpanded Role Begins This Saturday, July 1 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Jackie Redmond will take on an expanded role with the company beginning this Saturday, July 1. Redmond will serve as a backstage interviewer for Monday Night Raw, alongside Byron Saxton. Additionally, she will join Kayla Braxton to co-host WWE's premium live event kickoff shows with Booker T and Peter Rosenberg. Redmond will also continue to do studio work throughout the year. With more than 10 years of sports broadcasting experience, Redmond has served as a host and reporter for NHL Network, WBD Sports and Rogers Sportsnet in Canada. She began working with WWE in 2021 as co-host of Raw Talk and Talking Smac
- Indianapolis to Host WWE® Fastlane on October 7Tickets On Sale Friday, July 14 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that WWE Fastlane will take place Saturday, October 7 from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It marks the first premium live event to emanate from Indianapolis in seven years. WWE Fastlane will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230620265121/en/INDIANAPOLIS TO HOST WWE® FASTLANE ON OCTOBER 7 Tickets for WWE Fastlane go on sale Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. ET via https://www.ticketmaster.com/. To learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities, please visit: https
- WWE® Announces Additional Dates to 2023 Live Event Touring ScheduleTickets On Sale Friday, June 23 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced additional live events as part of the company's 2023 touring schedule. Tickets go on sale next Friday, June 23. The schedule includes: - Saturday, August 26: WWE Supershow – Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. - Sunday, August 27: WWE Supershow – Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. - Friday, Sept. 1: SmackDown® – GIANT Center in Hershey, Penn. - Monday, Sept. 4: Raw® – Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. - Friday, Sept. 8: SmackDown – TD Garden in Boston, Mass. - Monday, Sept. 11: Raw – The Scope in Norfolk, Va. - Monday, Nov. 6: Raw – Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (
- Pittsburgh to Host WWE® Payback on September 2Tickets On Sale Tuesday, June 27 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that WWE Payback will take place Saturday, September 2 from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. It marks the first premium live event to emanate from Pittsburgh in five years. WWE Payback will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230616903994/en/PITTSBURGH TO HOST WWE® PAYBACK ON SEPTEMBER 2 (Photo: Business Wire) Tickets for WWE Payback go on sale Tuesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. ET via https://www.ticketmaster.com/. To learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities, please
- WWE® Announces Multi-Year Partnership With TwitchOfficial Monday Night RAW Sidecast on Twitch Launches Today WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced a multi-year partnership with Twitch that will see the return of the official WWE channel and popular WWE Superstar channels, featuring live and exclusive content. In addition to the launch of the channel, WWE will debut today a companion sidecast to Monday Night RAW, bringing the WWE Universe behind the scenes and closer to the in-ring action. The weekly viewing experience will be led by a rotating cast of hosts and will regularly feature appearances by WWE Superstars, unique and exclusive content such as backstage interviews, and more. Viewers can stream the sidecast live every Monday beginning
- WWE® Announces Agreements to Issue 6.9 million Shares of its Common Stock in Exchange for $171.0 million of its 3.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2023WWE (NYSE:WWE) (the "Company") today announced that it entered into privately-negotiated agreements with certain investors to exchange an aggregate of 6.9 million shares of its Class A common stock and $3.9 million in cash for $171.0 million principal amount of its outstanding 3.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the "Notes") held by such investors (the "Exchanges") pursuant to exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Exchanges are expected to close on or about May 18, 2023. Following the Exchanges, an aggregate of $42.7 million principal amount of the Notes will remain outstanding. In connection wi
- WWE® to Adjourn Annual Meeting Until May 31, 2023WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which is scheduled to be held at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 18, 2023, will be adjourned immediately after it is convened until 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The record date will remain March 21, 2023 and shareholders of record as of the record date will continue to be entitled to vote at the reconvened Annual Meeting. Shareholders who have previously cast their votes do not need to vote again. Shareholders of record on the record date may virtually attend the reconvened meeting, including to vote and/or submit questions during the meeting. Prior to and during the penden
- WWE® Delivers Record-Breaking Backlash in Puerto RicoWWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that WWE Backlash®, which emanated from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, became WWE's highest-grossing and most-viewed Backlash in company history. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230508005412/en/WWE® DELIVERS RECORD-BREAKING BACKLASH IN PUERTO RICO (Photo: Business Wire) Viewership of Backlash saw a 28 percent increase versus the record set in 2022. The event, which featured Bad Bunny, the most-streamed music artist in the world, marked the largest gate ever for any WWE event held in Puerto Rico and the largest gate in the history of Backlash
- WWE® Announces Additional Canadian Dates to Live Event ScheduleTickets On Sale Next Friday, May 12 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced additional live events in Canada as part of the company's 2023 touring schedule. Tickets go on sale next Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m. The schedule includes: - Saturday, August 19: WWE Supershow – Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario - Sunday, August 20: WWE Supershow – Place Bell in Laval, Quebec - Monday, August 21: Raw® – Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Quebec Additionally, tickets for the following events, which were previously announced, are currently on sale: - Friday, August 11: SmackDown® – Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta - Monday, August 14: Raw – Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- WWE® Declares Quarterly DividendWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company's regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be June 15, 2023 and the payment date will be June 26, 2023. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG pr
- WWE® & Fanatics Expand Partnership to Include All Global Event Retail and Merchandise OperationsWWE® (NYSE:WWE) and Fanatics today announced an expansion of their existing comprehensive, long-term sports and entertainment partnership, which will now see Fanatics assume operations of WWE's global event merchandise business. The deal will kick off on May 1 before WWE's premium live event, Backlash®. Under the expanded partnership, Fanatics Commerce, the company's e-commerce, licensed merchandise and physical retail operations division, will manage the on-site event retail experience for WWE's annual calendar of 300-plus events, including premium live events such as WrestleMania®, Royal Rumble® and SummerSlam®. Fanatics will work closely and collaboratively with world-class teams at
- Most Successful WrestleMania® of All TimeWrestleMania 39 Smashes Viewership, Gate, Sponsorship, Merchandise & Social Records WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that WrestleMania 39 became the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history. The two-night, sold-out event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship, merchandise and social media. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005489/en/MOST SUCCESSFUL WRESTLEMANIA® OF ALL TIME (Photo: Business Wire) Night 2 of WrestleMania 39 surpassed the existing global viewership record by 33 percent, just one day after Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 surpassed the exi
- Endeavor Announces UFC® and WWE® to Form a $21+ Billion Global Live Sports and Entertainment CompanyNew, Publicly Listed Company to be 51% Owned by Endeavor and 49% by Existing WWE Shareholders Endeavor to Contribute UFC into Company at Enterprise Value of $12.1 Billion Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EDR) ("Endeavor") and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) ("WWE") today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a new, publicly listed company consisting of two iconic, complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE. Upon close, Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company. Together, UFC and WWE will have global reach, impressive scale
- WWE® Announces Additional Dates to the Summer 2023 Live Event Touring ScheduleTickets On Sale Next Friday, April 7 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced additional live events as part of the company's Summer 2023 touring schedule. Tickets go on sale next Friday, April 7. The schedule includes: Saturday, June 3: WWE Supershow – Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y. Sunday, June 4: WWE Supershow – SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H. Friday, June 16: SmackDown – Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Sunday, June 18: WWE Supershow – Charleston Coliseum in Charleston W. Va. Friday, June 23: SmackDown – Cajundome in Lafayette, La. Saturday, June 24: Saturday Night's Main Event – Monroe Civic Center in Monroe, La. Sunday, June 25: Sunday Stunner – Mobile Civic Center
- NXT® Battleground Set for Lowell, Massachusetts on May 28WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that NXT Battleground will take place live at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. on Sunday, May 28. Tickets for the premium live event go on sale Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. ET via http://www.tsongascenter.com/. This marks the first time that an NXT premium live event has taken place in Massachusetts and the second time since February 2020 that a stand-alone NXT premium live event has taken place outside of the state of Florida. NXT Vengeance Day emanated from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte this past February. NXT Battleground will feature the biggest Superstars from NXT in action, including NXT Champion Bron Breakker, North American Champion Wes Lee, N
- Friday Night SmackDown® Headed to Puerto Rico the Night Before Backlash®Presale Combo Tickets on Sale This Monday, March 20 at 12 Noon ET Following the high volume of Backlash ticket pre-registrations for the Saturday, May 6 event in San Juan, WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that SmackDown will also be headed to Puerto Rico that weekend. SmackDown will emanate from the same venue – Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot – on Friday, May 5. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority (PRCDA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. "The PRCDA and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company have a phenomenal track record of delivering large-scale events to the island," said John Porco, WWE Executive Vice President, Liv
- Bad Bunny to Host Backlash® Live in Puerto Rico on Saturday, May 6First WWE® Premium Live Event at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in 18+ Years WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that the two-time GRAMMY® award-winning and global recording artist Bad Bunny will host Backlash on Saturday, May 6, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Backlash marks the first WWE premium live event to take place in Puerto Rico since January 2005. "In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn't able to attend New Year's Revolution at el Coliseo," said Bad Bunny. "Finally, 18 years later WWE returns to the island with a massive event and this time I won't miss it." "We're excited to bring Backlash to San Juan as the demand for WWE pr
- WWE® to Return to Jeddah for WWE King and Queen of the Ring at the Jeddah Superdome on Saturday, May 27The General Entertainment Authority, in cooperation with WWE, has announced that WWE King and Queen Of The Ring will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, the world's largest pillarless Superdome, on Saturday, May 27, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005893/en/WWE® TO RETURN TO JEDDAH FOR WWE KING AND QUEEN OF THE RING AT THE JEDDAH SUPERDOME ON SATURDAY, MAY 27 (Photo: Business Wire) WWE King and Queen Of The Ring is happening in Jeddah, alongside a host of additional exciting events happening in Jeddah throughout the year. This marks the first King Of The Ring Premium Live Event to be held since 2015 and t
- Mars and 2K Renew Joint WrestleMania® PartnershipSNICKERS® and WWE® 2K23 Named Presenting Partners of WrestleMania 39 Mars, Take-Two Interactive and WWE today announced that SNICKERS® and WWE® 2K23 will return as joint Presenting Partners of WrestleMania, which takes place Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230222005284/en/MARS AND 2K RENEW JOINT WRESTLEMANIA® PARTNERSHIP (Graphic: Business Wire) Following a successful co-promotion at last year's WrestleMania, which marked the first time two brands served as Presenting Partners for WWE's pop culture extravaganza, the partnership continues a
- WWE® Declares Quarterly DividendWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company's regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be March 15, 2023 and the payment date will be March 27, 2023. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG pr
- WWE® Adds 15 Athletes to Award-Winning NIL Program"Next In Line" Enters Second Year with Growing Roster of All Americans WWE (NYSE:WWE) today revealed the third class of 15 college athletes who will join the company's award-winning NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program – "Next In Line™" – that provides a clear pathway from collegiate athletics to WWE. The class is highlighted by two-time NCAA All American wrestler Greg Kerkvliet from Penn State University, four-time NCAA National Champion thrower Turner Washington from Arizona State University and NCAA Champion hurdler Alia Armstrong from Louisiana State University. The third "Next In Line" class includes athletes from 14 universities, nine NCAA conferences and seven different sports. Th
- WWE Engages Outside Advisors to Support Review of Strategic AlternativesWWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that it has retained The Raine Group, LLC as financial advisor, Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor, and August LLC as strategic communications advisor to support WWE's management team and its Board of Directors in connection with a review of strategic alternatives to maximize value for all WWE stockholders and other stakeholders. Vince McMahon, WWE's Founder and Executive Chairman said, "WWE's upcoming media rights cycle will take place amid a rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape, and we believe exploring our strategic alternatives at this critical juncture will enable WWE to fully capitalize on the significant value of our intellectual prope
- San Antonio to Host 2023 Royal Rumble®San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, the Alamodome and WWE® (NYSE:WWE) are proud to announce that the Alamodome in San Antonio will host Royal Rumble on Saturday, January 28, 2023. This marks the fourth time that Royal Rumble has been held in San Antonio and the third time the event has been hosted at the Alamodome. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220907005578/en/SAN ANTONIO TO HOST 2023 ROYAL RUMBLE® (Photo: Business Wire) Tickets for Royal Rumble will go on sale Friday, September 30 at 10 AM CT via Ticketmaster. To learn more about registering for presale opportunities, please visit https://www.wwe.com/royalrumble-pr
- WWE® Superstars Join Hollywood Celebrities for Free WrestleMania® Launch PartyWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced today that its star-studded WrestleMania 39 Launch Party will take place next Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm PT from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The free admission WrestleMania Launch Party will feature live in-ring matches and interviews with WWE Superstars, celebrity appearances, official WWE merchandise and more. Attendees will receive a commemorative WrestleMania souvenir ticket while supplies last. The event will give fans an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets to WrestleMania before they become available to the general public the following day. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202208
- WWE® Declares Quarterly DividendWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company's regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be September 15, 2022 and the payment date will be September 26, 2022. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's
- Philadelphia to Host WrestleMania® 40Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, PHL Sports and WWE® (NYSE:WWE) are proud to announce that Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia will host WWE's pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 40, on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220727005368/en/(Photo: Business Wire) WrestleMania is more than a two-day event; it's a week-long celebration. In addition to WrestleMania, other events will include Friday Night SmackDown®, the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony® and Monday Night Raw® at Wells Fargo Center as well
- Paul "Triple H" Levesque Is BackWWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that effective immediately, Paul Levesque will resume his executive position as EVP, Talent Relations. "I look forward to returning to my prior position as head of Talent Relations. I'm healthy, fired up, and ready to take charge," said Levesque. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-
- WrestleMania® Tickets on Sale Friday, August 12Priority Passes Available Next Friday, July 22 Through On Location WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that tickets to WrestleMania will go on sale Friday, August 12 at 10 am PT. WrestleMania will take place over the course of two nights on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220714005620/en/WRESTLEMANIA® TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 (Graphic: Business Wire) Single and two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com. Fans interested in an exclusive WrestleMania presale opportunity can register now at https://
- WWE® to Host Talent Tryouts Ahead of SummerSlam®More Than 50 College Athletes to Participate, Tickets Go On Sale Friday, July 15 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that it will host a multi-day talent tryout, exclusively for current and recently graduated college athletes, as part of SummerSlam Week in Nashville. The three-day event, presented by Pure Life Water, begins Wednesday, July 27, at the Wildhorse Saloon, a 60,000-square-foot live music and event venue and staple of downtown Nashville. WWE will host more than 50 male and female participants with collegiate athletic backgrounds across football, basketball, track and field, wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics, cheer and dance. Athletes will partake in performance evaluations, individ
- WrestleMania® Generates $206 Million for Dallas/Arlington RegionWWE® (NYSE:WWE), Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross today announced that WrestleMania generated $206.5 million in economic impact for the Dallas/Arlington region this past April, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation. This marks a new company record and the first time in history that WrestleMania has generated more than $200 million in economic impact. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005533/en/WRESTLEMANIA® GENERATES $206 MILLION FOR DALLAS/ARLINGTON REGION (Photo: Business Wire) Over the past 12 years, WrestleMania has generated more than $1 billion in cumulati
- Pat McAfee Signs Multiyear Extension With WWE®WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Pat McAfee has signed a multiyear extension with WWE. Since April 2021, McAfee has served as an analyst, alongside Michael Cole, for Friday Night SmackDown at 8 pm ET live each week on FOX. The new pact will see McAfee entertaining the WWE Universe for years to come. Earlier this year, McAfee delighted fans and lit up social media with a WrestleMania debut for the ages at AT&T Stadium in Dallas when battling Theory, Mr. McMahon, and even getting stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio
- UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW Comes to Nashville July 29Tickets On Sale This Tuesday, June 28 WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that the UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW will make its debut on Friday night, July 29 at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. as part of SummerSlam® Week. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220624005398/en/UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW COMES TO NASHVILLE JULY 29 (Graphic: Business Wire) UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW will feature "The Phenom" in an intimate setting, sharing never-before-heard stories from his Hall of Fame career and taking questions from the WWE Universe in attendance. Tickets for UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW go on sale this Tuesday, June 28 at 10
- Mr. McMahon to Appear on SmackDown® TonightWWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Mr. McMahon will appear on SmackDown tonight at 8 pm ET live on FOX. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 30 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, BT Sport, Sony