World Wrestling Entertainment

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company. The firm is engaged in the production and distribution of content through various channels including the premium over-the-top network monetized through license arrangements or through direct-to-consumer subscriptions, content rights agreements, premium live event programming, filmed entertainment, live events, licensing of various WWE themed products, and the sale of consumer products featuring its brands. It operates through the following business segments: Media, Live Events, and Consumer Products. The Media segment reflects the production and monetization of long-form and short-form video content across various platforms including WWE Network, broadcast and pay television, digital and social media, as well as filmed entertainment. The Live Events segment revenues consist of ticket sales and revenues from events for which it receives a fixed fee, as well as the sale of travel packages associated with the firm's global live events. The Consumer Products segment is engaged in the merchandising of WWE branded products, such as video games, toys and apparel, through licensing arrangements and direct-to-consumer sales. The company was founded by Vincent Kennedy McMahon in 1980 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

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World Wrestling Entertainment is an American sports entertainment and integrated media company.

McMahon resigned as executive chairman of the WWE earlier this year after a former employee, Janel Grant, accused him of sexual abuse and trafficking.

Vince McMahon is taking vacations and in touch with Trump as WWE tries to move on from scandal-plagued ex-CEO

Endeavor Group Holdings

Shares of Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. EDR, -1.96% jumped more than 8% in the extended session Wednesday after the sports entertainment company said it was looking for “strategic alternatives.” The review won't include a sale of the company's TKO Group Holdings, Inc., which it formed earlier this year merging Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Entertainment.

Endeavor to look for ‘alternatives,' but plans to keep WWE, UFC holdings

TKO Group Holdings Inc

WWE's “Friday Night SmackDown” show is slated to return to USA Network in October 2024 as part of a new five-year media deal between TKO Group Holdings and NBCUniversal, WWE announced Thursday.  SmackDown has aired on Fox since October 2019, on a five-year, $205 million per year deal.

TKO Group shares take a hit as WWE's 'SmackDown' moves to NBCUniversal

WWE's "Friday Night SmackDown" will be back on USA Network late next year, after the wrestling company struck a new partnership deal with Comcast's NBCUniversal to air more shows.

WWE to bring back 'SmackDown' to NBCUniversal's USA Network

WWE's Friday Night SmackDown to return to NBCUniversal's USA Network as part of a five-year deal with the networks.

WWE's SmackDown to return to NBCUniversal's USA Network in more than $1.4 billion deal

People familiar with the deal valued it at roughly $1.4 billion, which is about a 40% increase over the deal WWE had with Fox.

WWE's 'SmackDown' to Move to NBCUniversal's USA From Fox

On August 24, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. NYSE: WWE was like a beefy man in tights standing atop the ropes in preparation for a takedown. The specialty media group had just announced record ticket sales for the upcoming 'WrestleMania 40' at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Body Slammed Under $100, Is World Wrestling Stock an Opportunity?

Ariel Emanuel's Endeavor Group has combined WWE and UFC to create a new publicly traded sports and entertainment juggernaut. Can a combination between WWE and UFC deliver a haymaker to the entertainment industry?

TKO Group stock price rises in NYSE debut: What to know about Endeavor's WWE-UFC combo

Professional wrestling promotion juggernaut WWE formally tied the knot with UFC's parent company Endeavor to form a new company called TKO Group.

WWE, UFC merger officially closes; deal creates new company called 'TKO Group'

After an 18-month integration of WWE and UFC, TKO will begin hunting for more live sports-related acquisitions.

TKO, the newly merged UFC-WWE, aspires to grow beyond fighting

TKO Group, a new sports and entertainment company created as a result of the union between the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (NYSE:WWE) has debuted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TKO.” UFC-owner Endeavor Group Holdings will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company while existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest, Endeavor said in a statement on Tuesday.

United UFC-WWE company TKO Group Holdings debuts on NYSE

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (previously NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”). TKO brings together UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment, to crea.

Endeavor Announces Close of UFC® and WWE® Transaction to Create TKO Group Holdings, a Premium Sports and Entertainment Company

TKO plans to pursue future acquisitions of sports-focused companies, the president of the new company says.

WWE, UFC Combined Company Makes Market Debut, Targets Demand for Sports

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Freedo.

WWE® Announces Additional Dates to 2023 Live Event Touring Schedule

UFC parent Endeavor Group and World Wrestling Entertainment said today they expect to close the planned merger of UFC and WWE on September 12. That's on the earlier end of expectations as Endeavor said in August it expected the deal to close in mid-to-late September.

UFC And WWE To Close Merger Next Week, Make NYSE Debut As TKO Group

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced they expect to close the previously announced transaction to form TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) on September 12, 2023, at which time TKO will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TKO”. About Endeavor Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to.

Endeavor and WWE® Deal to Create TKO Group Holdings Expected to Close September 12

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE® (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. 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.

WWE® Payback Delivers Records for Viewership, Gate & Merchandise

BofA Securities analysts view Endeavor Group holdings Inc (EDR) as an “Entourage” of highly attractive assets that each, individually, have exposure to favorable secular tailwinds within the Media and Entertainment industry.  In an update to clients, they noted that Endeavor will own 51% of the proposed merger between UFC and WWE, which will be named TKO Holdings Group, and they believe there is a significant disconnect between the value public markets are ascribing to EDR's asset base compared to what public/private transactions would suggest EDR's assets are worth.

Endeavor Group stock has plenty of fight ahead of UFC and WWE merger: analysts

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.

John Cena Returns to Friday Night SmackDown®

CONSOL Energy

MakeMyTrip

Three stocks, World Wrestling, MakeMyTrip and Consol Energy are at new highs after earnings and with strong technical ratings.

Three Stocks Among Few To Reach New Highs In Turbulent Market

WWE stock rallies as WWE, UFC parent Endeavor Group named the board for their new company, a mixed outcome for the McMahon family.

WWE Stock Rides 69% YTD Gain As Bell Rings On McMahon, UFC Parent Board Fight

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. 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 SummerSlam in company history and.

Most-Watched SummerSlam® Of All Time

World Wrestling's (WWE) second-quarter results reflect a year-over-year improvement in both earnings and revenues due to a shift in the staging time of a large-scale international event.

World Wrestling (WWE) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

WWE announced a multilayered partnership with Slim Jim on Thursday. The brand is the presenting sponsor for a battle royal at SummerSlam.

WWE snaps back into a Slim Jim with rekindled partnership ahead of SummerSlam

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE® (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. WWE and Slim Jim first crossed paths thirty years ago with a series of explosive, in-your-face Slim Ji.

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