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- 1y agoWWEMETAUFC signs wide-ranging sponsorship deal with Meta, bringing Mark Zuckerberg closer to Dana WhiteCNBCMeta and mixed martial arts league UFC reached a multimillion-dollar, multiple-year sponsorship deal that will span the tech company's portfolio, UFC told CNBC.
- 1y agoDISNFLXCMCSAWWEPeyton Manning’s Omaha Productions sells 10% stake to new Patrick Whitesell-led platform at a valuation of more than $750 million, sources sayCNBCPeyton Manning's Omaha Productions has sold a stake to a new platform run by former Endeavor executive Patrick Whitesell and private equity giant Silver Lake.
- 1y agoWBDWWEAEW CEO Tony Khan says he wants to keep company private to pass it down to his kidsCNBCAEW founder and co-owner Tony Khan says he wants to keep the league privately held so he can one day pass it down to his kids.
- 2y agoWWEEDRTKO Group to acquire IMG, Professional Bull Riders and On Location from Endeavor for $3.25 billionCNBCTKO Group, the company that owns UFC and WWE, is expanding its reach in the sports world by acquiring three businesses from Endeavor Group for $3.25 billion.
- 2y agoGOOGLAMZNCMCSANFLX+2NFL, RedBird joint venture EverPass lines up 'Sunday Ticket' streaming in bars, restaurantsCNBCThe NFL's 'Sunday Ticket' has been offered in bars and restaurants since the inception of the package of games. Now it'll also be offered via streaming.
- 2y agoNFLXWWENetflix is set to report earnings – here's what Wall Street expectsCNBCNetflix's main focus recently has been on juicing profits, not necessarily growing its subscriber count.
- 2y agoWWEVince McMahon is taking vacations and in touch with Trump as WWE tries to move on from scandal-plagued ex-CEOCNBCMcMahon resigned as executive chairman of the WWE earlier this year after a former employee, Janel Grant, accused him of sexual abuse and trafficking.
- 2y agoWWEWWE founder Vince McMahon resigns from TKO Group after being accused of sexual assault and trafficking in new lawsuitCNBCThe announcement came in the wake of allegations made public Thursday, of sexual assault and sex trafficking against McMahon.
- 2y agoWWEWWE boss Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault and trafficking in new lawsuitCNBCPro wrestling boss Vince McMahon faces a new lawsuit by a former WWE employee who is one of a number of women who received payouts from him.
- 2y agoWWEWWE boss Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault and trafficking in new lawsuitCNBCPro wrestling boss Vince McMahon faces a new lawsuit by a former WWE employee who is one of a number of women who received payouts from him.
- 2y agoNFLXWWENetflix to stream WWE's Raw starting next year in its biggest jump into live entertainmentCNBCNetflix adds WWE Raw after making only a few forays into live programming in its history.
- 3y agoWWEEDRVince McMahon plans to unload a big chunk of his shares in WWE parent TKOCNBCVince McMahon plans to sell a substantial chunk of his stake in TKO, the parent company of WWE, the wrestling empire founded by his father.
- 3y agoEDRWWEFenway chairman confirms talks with PGA Tour as doubts grow about LIV Golf dealCNBCThe talks between Fenway and the PGA Tour raise concerns about the tour's proposed business combination with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
- 3y agoBUDWWESTZAnheuser-Busch and UFC strike multi-year partnership, as brewer tries to turn around Bud Light salesCNBCThe Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bud Light are back in business, announcing a new marketing partnership.
- 3y agoEDRWWEEndeavor, Fenway Sports consider investment in the PGA TourCNBCEndeavor Group and Fenway Sports are considering an investment in the PGA Tour that could rival the Saudi's Public Investment Fund.
- 3y agoCMCSAWWEWWE's SmackDown to return to NBCUniversal's USA Network in more than $1.4 billion dealCNBCWWE's Friday Night SmackDown to return to NBCUniversal's USA Network as part of a five-year deal with the networks.
- 3y agoWWEEDRTKO, the newly merged UFC-WWE, aspires to grow beyond fightingCNBCAfter an 18-month integration of WWE and UFC, TKO will begin hunting for more live sports-related acquisitions.
- 3y agoEDRTKOWWEEndeavor Announces Close of UFC® and WWE® Transaction to Create TKO Group Holdings, a Premium Sports and Entertainment CompanyBusiness WireNew Company to Begin Trading Today, September 12, on the New York Stock Exchange Under "TKO" Ticker Symbol Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EDR) ("Endeavor") and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE)
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Announces Additional Dates to 2023 Live Event Touring ScheduleBusiness WireTickets 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
- 3y agoEDRWWEEndeavor and WWE® Deal to Create TKO Group Holdings Expected to Close September 12Business WireUpon close, TKO will list on New York Stock Exchange, begin public trading Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EDR) ("Endeavor") and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) ("WWE") today announced they expect
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Payback Delivers Records for Viewership, Gate & MerchandiseBusiness WireWWE® (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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® & NFL Announce First-Ever Officially Licensed NFL Legacy Title BeltsBusiness WireNFL 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
- 3y agoWWEWrestleMania 40 Breaks WWE® All-Time Gate Record in One DayBusiness WireWrestleMania 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
- 3y agoWWEMost-Watched SummerSlam® Of All TimeBusiness WireSummerSlam 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
- 3y agoCAGWWEWWE® & Slim Jim® Return to the Ring With Record-Breaking Partnership Ahead of SummerSlamBusiness WireWWE® (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
- 3y agoWWEWorld Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
- 3y agoWWEEDRWWE boss Vince McMahon hit with federal grand jury subpoena and search warrant, company revealsCNBCWWE boss Vince McMahon has been under investigation over millions of dollars paid to women after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
- 3y agoWWEWrestleMania Generates $215 Million for Los Angeles RegionBusiness WireWWE® (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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 ResultsBusiness WireSecond Quarter 2023 Highlights Revenue was $410.3 million, an increase of 25% and a quarterly record; Operating income was $87.3 million, an increase of 26%; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $140.7 million, an increase of 54%
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Returns to India This September With WWE Superstar SpectacleBusiness WireTickets 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)
- 3y agoWWENXT® No Mercy Set for Bakersfield, Calif. on September 30Business WireTickets For Premium Live Event On Sale Friday, August 4 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
- 3y agoWWEWrestleMania 40 Tickets Available Friday, August 18Business WireWWE® (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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® to Report Second Quarter 2023 ResultsBusiness WireWWE (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
- 3y agoWWEUNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW on Tour This August & NovemberBusiness WireTickets 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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Announces 27 Additional Dates to 2023 Fall Live Event Touring ScheduleBusiness WireTickets 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: -
- 3y agoWWESurvivor Series® Headed to Allstate Arena in Chicago on November 25Business WireTickets 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
- 3y agoWWEMoney In The Bank® Sets Record for Highest-Grossing Arena Event in WWE HistoryBusiness WireFriday 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
- 3y agoBRK.BDISWWE100 million Squishmallows sold in a year — How the toy sensation joined Warren Buffett's conglomerateCNBCPlush toy phenomenon Squishmallows are now a part of Warren Buffett's conglomerate.
- 3y agoWWEJackie Redmond to Join Monday Night Raw & Premium Live Event Kickoff ShowsBusiness WireExpanded 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
- 3y agoWWEIndianapolis to Host WWE® Fastlane on October 7Business WireTickets 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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Announces Additional Dates to 2023 Live Event Touring ScheduleBusiness WireTickets 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: -
- 3y agoWWEPittsburgh to Host WWE® Payback on September 2Business WireTickets 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
- 3y agoDKNGMANUPARAWWEWhy Some Experts Believe There Is Tremendous Potential for Global Sports IndustryPR NewswireFinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary PALM BEACH, Fla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundred of millions of people around the globe watch professional sports for fun, but can they also make money from it? Most people
- 3y agoWWEWWE® Announces Multi-Year Partnership With TwitchBusiness WireOfficial 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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® to Participate in JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications ConferenceBusiness WireWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nick Khan, will participate in the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time in
- 3y agoBODYWWEPRVDMPPPAviation Technology Company Skyryse Appoints Blake Bilstad as Chief Legal OfficerPR NewswireBilstad Joins Company with 25+ Years Experience Supporting Industry Disruptors LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse™, bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated
- 3y agoEDRWWEThe combined WWE and UFC will be called TKO GroupCNBCUFC owner Endeavor and WWE aim to create a sports entertainment giant valued at more than $20 billion.
- 3y agoWWEWWE® To Participate in SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom ConferenceBusiness WireWWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nick Khan, will participate in the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time in New
- 3y agoWWEWWE® 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 2023Business WireWWE (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
- 3y agoWWEWWE® to Adjourn Annual Meeting Until May 31, 2023Business WireWWE (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