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.

Federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and subpoenaed World Wrestling Entertainment executive chairman Vince McMahon last month as part of an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct, the company announced this week.

Vince McMahon subpoenaed in sexual misconduct investigation

WWE chairman Vince McMahon was hit with a search warrant and federal grand jury subpoena, the company said in a filing to the SEC on Wednesday.

Feds hit WWE's Vince McMahon with subpoena; executive recovering from spinal surgery

WWE said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that while government investigations into McMahon remain ongoing, no charges have been brought in them.

WWE's Vince McMahon hit with search warrant, subpoena by feds

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE ) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call August 2, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Nick Khan - CEO Frank Riddick - CFO Seth Zaslow - IR Conference Call Participants Brandon Ross - LightShed Partners Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Eric Handler - ROTH MKM Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Curry Baker - Guggenheim Securities Peter Supino - Wolfe Research Jason Bazinet - Citi David Karnovsky - JPMorgan [Call Started Abruptly] We issued our earnings release earlier this morning and have posted the release and other supporting materials to our Web site. As a reminder, today's discussion will include forward-looking statements.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

WWE boss Vince McMahon has been under investigation over millions of dollars paid to women after he was accused of sexual misconduct.

WWE boss Vince McMahon hit with federal grand jury subpoena and search warrant, company reveals

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates

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WWE set viewership records last quarter as revenue jumped 25% and the company's planned merger with Endeavor's UFC announced in April remains on track to close in the second half of 2023. Media sales jumped more than 30% to $320 million, revenue from live events surged 50% to $62 million.

WWE CEO On Rights Talks & Pending UFC Deal As Q2 Sales, Profits Jump; Vince McMahon On Medical Leave After Spinal Surgery

World Wrestling Entertainment said on Wednesday U.S. federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and served a subpoena to Executive Chairman Vince McMahon last month, though no charges were brought against him.

WWE's McMahon subpoenaed by US law enforcement agents

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. WWE, -0.90% said Wednesday its second-quarter profit increased to $52 million, or 67 cents a share, from $49 million, or 58 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted profit at the media and entertainment company totaled 91 cents a share, in line with the Wall Street analyst estimate, according to FactSet data.

WWE matches profit forecast as revenue hits record on WrestleMania boost

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023. “We generated strong financial results in the quarter, highlighted by record quarterly revenue and Adjusted OIBDA. Operationally, we continue to effectively execute our strategy, including staging the most successful WrestleMania of all time in early April. WrestleMania, as well as our other premium live events such as Backlash, Night of Champions and Money in the Bank.

WWE® Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Results

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

WWE® Declares Quarterly Dividend

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that NXT No Mercy will take place live at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Calif. on Saturday, September 30. Tickets for the premium live event go on sale Friday, August 4 at 10 a.m. PT via www.axs.com. Exclusive pre-sale opportunities will be available beginning Wednesday, August 2 at 10 a.m. PT. To learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities, please visit: https://www.wwe.com/nxtnomercy-presale. NXT No Mercy wi.

NXT® No Mercy Set for Bakersfield, Calif. on September 30

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 their ultimate undisputed performance, the C4 Ultimate.

WWE® & C4® Expand Partnership and Launch First-Ever Product Collaboration

WWE-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.

WWE® & C4® EXPAND PARTNERSHIP AND LAUNCH FIRST-EVER PRODUCT COLLABORATION

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that it will report its second quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 prior to the market opening. The Company will host a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-20.

WWE® to Report Second Quarter 2023 Results

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

UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW on Tour This August & November

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

WWE® Announces 27 Additional Dates to 2023 Fall Live Event Touring Schedule

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

Survivor Series® Headed to Allstate Arena in Chicago on November 25

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

Money In The Bank® Sets Record for Highest-Grossing Arena Event in WWE History

WWE legend John Cena surprised fans at the Money in the Bank in the U.K. live event with a pitch to hold Wrestlemania in London for the first time.

WWE legend pitches to hold Wrestlemania in UK as rival AEW gears up for major London show

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

Jackie Redmond to Join Monday Night Raw & Premium Live Event Kickoff Shows

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

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