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.

Rumors are swirling around this stock as an acquisition target.

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World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Executive Chairman Vince McMahon will pay a multimillion-dollar legal settlement to a former referee who accused him of raping her.

WWE's Vince McMahon agrees to multimillion-dollar legal settlement with accuser: report

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World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s search for a buyer or some other business arrangement has “a reasonable probability of success” that could draw the interest of streaming giants like Netflix Inc. NFLX, -1.86% and Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, -2.15% , Wells Fargo analysts said Tuesday.

WWE streaming on Netflix or Amazon? One analyst says it's possible

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. ( WWE , Financial) is dealing with immense upheaval, and there doesn't seem to be any immediate signs of the turbulence calming down.

WWE: Tremendous Upheaval Opens Up a Host of Possibilities

Vince McMahon recently returned to the company he ran for four decades, but, soon after, his daughter Stephanie resigned. Now, the organization is moving toward a possible sale.

WWE hires firms to explore 'strategic alternatives' in next step toward potential sale: report

WWE's majority owner Vince McMahon returned to the company and was appointed as executive chairman this week.

WWE Brings Advisors on Board for Possible Sale

WWE rival AEW is owned by the Khan family, which also owns the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars.

WWE's smaller rival AEW interested in merger, sources say

World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday it has retained bankruptcy and restructuring powerhouse Kirkland & Ellis LLP as its legal adviser related to its review of strategic alternatives for the company.

WWE retains restructuring specialist Kirkland & Ellis as adviser for strategic review

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. WWE, -0.18% on Thursday said it had retained advisers to handle legal, financial and communications matters to help the company weigh “strategic alternatives” amid a “rapidly evolving” media landscape. The professional-wrestling group said it had tapped The Raine Group as a financial advisor, Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor and August LLC as a strategic communications advisor.

WWE taps outside advisers for ‘strategic alternatives'

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

WWE Engages Outside Advisors to Support Review of Strategic Alternatives

STAMFORD, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on Thursday, February 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.

WWE® to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. WWE shares gained on Wednesday after reports the company was sold to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The stock gave back gains following reports indicating there is no deal for the company to be sold to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

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World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE ) stock is moving alongside sale rumors and recent changes as Vince McMahon retakes control of the company. The first bit of news worth noting is those sale rumors.

Sale Rumors and Vince McMahon Move WWE Stock

The stock rose as much as 2.5% in early Wednesday trading following a report about the company's alleged pending sale to the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, before paring gains after the rumors turned out to be “100% false.”

WWE Shares Are Up 23% Since Vince McMahon's Return—Despite Slide Following Saudi Sale Rumors

Stephanie McMahon is stepping away from her role as WWE co-CEO less than a week after her father Vince returned to explore a sale of the company.

Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie McMahon, resigned as WWE co-CEO after father's return to the company

Shares of World Wrestling Entertainment WWE, +2.76% climbed 6% in premarket trade after two wrestling news reporters tweeted that Saudi Arabia's public investment fund is buying the company, which has not been confirmed by either side. Stephanie McMahon, co-CEO of the sports-entertainment empire and daughter of returning Chairman Vince McMahon, abruptly announced she is leaving late Tuesday, as her father said he planned to sell the company.

World Wrestling Entertainment climbs after tweets that Saudi fund will buy it

Stephanie McMahon, a longtime fixture on WWE TV, has resigned from her position as Co-CEO and Chairwoman.

Stephanie McMahon Resigns from WWE After Vince McMahon's Return

Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of longtime WWE chief Vince McMahon, announced she is resigning as co-CEO of WWE months after being appointed to the role.

Stephanie McMahon resigns as WWE co-CEO

Stephanie McMahon said Tuesday she's stepping down as co-CEO of WWE, the week after her father Vince announced plans to return as executive chairman to oversee the next round of rights deals and a possible sale. The younger McMahon made the announcement via Twitter.

Stephanie McMahon Resigns As Co-CEO OF WWE The Week After Her Father Vince Returns

Stephanie McMahon has resigned as WWE co-CEO as her father, Vince, returns as executive chairman.

Stephanie McMahon steps down as WWE co-CEO as her dad, Vince, returns as executive chairman

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Stephanie McMahon resigns from WWE after Vince McMahon's return to board

World Wrestling Entertainment elected former chief Vince McMahon as the executive chairman of the board on Tuesday, the company said, adding that co-chief executive officer and chairwoman Stephanie McMahon resigned from her role.

WWE co-CEO Stephanie McMahon resigns, Vince returns as executive chairman

STAMFORD, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously elected Vince McMahon Executive Chairman of the Board.

WWE Board of Directors Unanimously Elects Vince McMahon Executive Chairman of the Board

Comcast, Endeavor Group Holdings and Netflix are among the companies that could have interest in acquiring WWE.

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