WWE
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WWE Beats Q2 Revenue Expectations With Record $410.3 Million
The wrestling promoter missed on earnings, weighed down by transaction costs from its deal with Endeavor’s UFC
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Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, ‘The Iron Sheik’ of Wrestling Fame, Dies at 81
Sheik was the only Iranian champion in WWE history
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‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, WWE Hall of Famer and Former Champion, Dies at 79
Graham paved the way for legends like Hulk Hogan, Scott Steiner and Ric Flair
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WWE CEO Nick Khan Says Not-So-Real Storylines Won’t Be Affected by Writers’ Strike – Writers Are Non-Union
“We’re hopeful that a deal can be reached between them and the other side in short order,” he said
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Why the WWE-UFC Deal Is a Winner – and Could Fuel More Merger Mania | Analysis
Global revenue for live sports is expected to reach $74 billion by 2025, which is fueling more rights deals and consolidation
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Wall Street Praises UFC-WWE Merger Plans, But Investors Not Fully On Board
Endeavor Group shares waver in early trading despite broad support for deal from analysts, WWE shares pop 3%
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Endeavor’s UFC Merging With WWE to Form $21.4 Billion Entertainment Giant
The deal, which values UFC at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion, is expected to close in the second half of 2023
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Vince McMahon Pays WWE $17.4 Million to Cover Sexual Misconduct Investigation Costs
It is unknown if further action will be taken against the executive chairman
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Andy Kaufman Will Be Inducted Into the WWE Hall of Fame
The late comedian proclaimed himself as “Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion of the World”
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Vince McMahon Wants $9 Billion for His WWE Wrestling Media Empire
The company hinted that WWE would go up for sale after McMahon’s return to the board, news that boosted its stock by 20%
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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Says Comcast Is Always Eyeing ‘Bolt-on Acquisitions’
The media giant’s president Michael Cavanagh cautions that any possible outside deals would be weighed against investing in its current businesses
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Stephanie McMahon Steps Down as Co-CEO of WWE
The departure comes after an eight-month leave of absence and the return of her father Vince McMahon to the company
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Vince McMahon WWE Return Sees Stock Jump 20% as Company Hints at Potential Sale
The company founder retired in July amid a sexual misconduct scandal
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WWE’s Campaign for Bray Wyatt’s Return Leads to Viewership Highs for ‘Friday Night Smackdown,’ ‘Extreme Rules’ (Exclusive)
Rather than simply highlight the wrestler’s return, WWE arranged an elaborate campaign that paid off in viewers and social engagement
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How Hollywood Is Making Sure the Metaverse Goes Beyond ‘This Moment in Time’ (Video)
TheGrill 2022: “If you don’t play the game, you’re almost guaranteed to lose the game,” Paramount futurist Ted Schilowitz says
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