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three magazines about wwe (wwe magazine, wwe kids, and wwe presents) were also published .
wwe nxt airs in more than 60 countries worldwide and also on wwe. com. wwe nxt showcases wwe’s brightest young talent as they battle to become the elite wwe superstars of tomorrow .
the wwe’s wellness policy does not apply to brock lesnar (wwe. com )
watch wwe smackdown, wednesdays at 8: 30pm and wwe raw, sundays at 5pm .
meanwhile, the wwe has been struggling with the costs associated with launching the wwe network .
buff bagwell filed suit against wwe in august 2016 for royalties payment from the wwe network .
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wwe’s top priority is the health and wellness of our superstars. wwe performers are the company’s greatest asset – without our performers, wwe would not exist .
wwe implemented its talent wellness program on february 27, 2006. the wwe talent wellness program is administered independent of wwe by the following team of physicians :
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“wwe talent are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing for wwe, ” the policy reads. “accordingly, wwe talent are prohibited from using or consuming alcohol at any time within a twelve hour period prior to any wwe event or wwe scheduled performance. ”
several portions of wwe wrestler' s contracts were submitted as part of the wwe trademark application for their names .
wwf sounds way more bad ass than wwe. i still hate the wwe name. the world wrestling federation !
to keep former wwe talent up - to - date with current wwe news, wwe distributes a digital “alumni newsletter” on a quarterly basis. the newsletter includes information on wwe news, archives, wellness, professional development and more .
between the success of the wwe network and this new deal with nbcu, wwe appears to be healthier than ever .
1997 would be a very hard year for the wwe. wcw was killing wwe in the ratings and wwe came very close to going out of business. despite the low ratings, wwe would continue to put on some memorable matches .
it' s clear that wwe is sacrificing a lot of revenue streams to get the wwe network off the ground .
rene dupree sued wwe for wwe network royalties in april 2016. his 2003 contract was included in the initial filing .
7 years ago today from atlanta, georgia, wwe presented the 2009 wwe draft on a special edition of raw .
world wrestling entertainment inc. (wwe) hall of famer bobby “the brain” heenan died on sunday, according to wwe .
despite that value investors will raise another interesting question about wwe. that question would be: is wwe generating any float ?
the last - minute delays in officially launching the wwe network in the united kingdom underscores the wwe' s difficult balancing act .
“wwe’s talent wellness program does not apply to part - time performers such as brock lesnar, ” a wwe spokesperson told tmz .
3 though wwe considers this title separate from the wcw world title and spun off from the wwe undisputed title, commentators in wwe programming and certain wwe susperstars still claim the wcw world title' s lineage to this title' s history when it was active .
vince mcmahon, chairman of the board & chief executive officer of wwe, inc. (wwe), is a third generation promoter who has made wwe into the global phenomenon it is today .
wwe also extends a professional development program to former wwe talent, and in some cases, their family members. this professional development program aims to provide guidance and support beyond talent’s tenure with wwe .
wwe' s popularity in germany continues to grow with viewing options that now include sky deutschland, prosieben maxx, and wwe network .
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with wwe active, the app includes live match continuation, backstage content, polls, trivia and information on wwe superstars and divas .
however, the wwe could opt to bring the television title to the wwe, and it could end up being a huge success .
with the way things were going in the wwe, bret decided after his 12 years in the wwe it was time to leave. there was only one problem; he was still the wwe champion .
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no. 1 contenders can be chosen through twitter followers, voting on the wwe app and through wwe' s beloved tout. this belt could make the wwe universe active in what will happen with one of wwe' s championship belts for the first time in history .
wwe create a wwe superstar. easy connect system. endless ways to build. create your next champ. pick up is also available .
had won the exclusive television rights for wwe programming. bskyb signed a new five - year with wwe which extended their partnership through 2019 .
jerry mcdevitt, wwe' s longtime attorney, said wwe has not tried to lure flair or any other wrestlers under contract with tna .
a wwe official notified tna on may 7 about wittenstein’s breach, but the lawsuit claims wwe waited three weeks before telling tna. wwe fired wittenstein after they learned what he did, according to the lawsuit .
here we are it’s another thursday on urltoken and the wwe championship series continues. with nxt take over 2 taking place tonight on the wwe network, i think it’s only right to continue the wwe championship series with the top 5 wwe championship matches from the “new generation era. ”
popular wwe superstar and former wwe champion eddie guerrero died of a heart attack in his hotel room following a heart disease linked to steroid abuse .
i struggle to estimate the oibda for 2015 because wwe' s accounting, particularly around the wwe network, seems to evolve by the quarter .
filed in california, sakoda' s 2004 wwe booking contract was filed as part of the wwe' s motion to transfer venue to ct .
sports entertainment company wwe has updated its flagship app to include wwe active, a second screen experience that includes the delivery of live match continuation, backstage content, polls, trivia and information on wwe superstars and divas .
former wwe diva dawn marie filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the wwe that would forever make the promotion think twice about who and how they terminated .
dustin runnels returned, and started to speak out against wwe’s edgy storylines and characters, a subtle shot from wwe to their real - life detractors .
dolph ziggler has reflected on what he has accomplished as a member of the wwe roster. the current wwe intercontinental champion recently appeared on ...
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wwe’s ability to fine, suspend or terminate a wwe talent will not be, however, limited or compromised in any manner in the event incontrovertible evidence of such illegal misconduct is presented to wwe. section 9. 13 (a) of the wwe booking contract, commonly known as the “morals clause”, provides wwe with broad discretion and authority to act under such circumstances .
the story also said tna said wwe can now steal its wrestlers by offering better deals, and that wwe fired former tna employee brian wittenstein when he disclosed the information to wwe. a hearing is set for june 11 .
wwe champion aj styles is closing in on tying a record that was set by a wwe hall of famer. reddit user falconarrow123 recently ...
as head of wwe’s global sales & partnerships division, brody will be a key member of the company’s senior management team, responsible for providing strategic vision for wwe’s sales operation on a global basis while expanding wwe’s media partnerships .
wwe studios segment established in 2002 and re - branded in 2008, wwe studios creates a diversified mix of filmed entertainment by means of strategic production, financing, distribution and acquisition partnerships. learn more about wwe studios segment > >
barrios said wwe will also looking to see if the brand split helps wwe network business – will they get new subscribers from increased awareness for wwe, will it help improve subscriber turnover by adding more live ppvs, etc. ?
wwe raw primer 7 / 9: will wwe address lesnar’s ufc appearance, potty crasher, reigns - lashley drama continues, dr. shelby, no apologies
starting off with espn, wrestlezone reported yesterday that coachman, a former wwe announcer, has said that he will no longer cover the wwe for espn .
pre - existing features include breaking news, videos, photos and wwe universe, a localized social feed that shows users who is tweeting about wwe nearby .
ok ok, so the wwe internet championship was never really a sanctioned wwe title per se, but you have to admit it is a novel idea .
wwe has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. upon arrest for such misconduct, a wwe talent will be immediately suspended. upon conviction for such misconduct, a wwe talent will be immediately terminated .
charlotte is still champion only now she is officially the new wwe women’s champion .
wwe, susan g. komen tag team for third year to fight breast cancer
the effort includes three public service announcements that wwe has produced featuring its talent .
retired former wwe wrestler jbl says he has no desire to wrestle again, but he would be open to a guest appearance on wwe tv in the future .
backstage details on the contracts of wwe' s nxt u. k. talents
steve austin
taking his ball and leaving
the wwe will always leave a black eye on his legacy as arguably the greatest wwe superstar of all time .
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ronda rousey has commented on making her in - ring debut with the wwe at madison square garden. wwe held a live event on saturday night ...
5 mega - money matches that wwe could still do at future ...
why is world wrestling entertainment, inc. (wwe) stock falling today ?
wwe power rankings: seth rollins is back, but he’s not no. 1
welcome to the first edition of the weekly fox sports wwe power rankings. each week, we’ll be evaluating the wwe roster based on their performances on raw, smackdown and pay - per - views and their roles in current wwe storylines .
wwe going back to two world titles would be huge for guys like cesaro .
wwe network to launch in the u. k. , ireland jan. 19
the company needs to retain lucrative domestic and international television rights contracts. meanwhile, wwe is transforming their global distribution strategy with the expansion of the wwe network .
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2014 has been a huge year for announcements of tv deals by the wwe .
world wrestling entertainment, inc. (wwe) stock spikes on strong q4 earnings
wwe content garnered more than 8 billion views on youtube; wwe was the most followed sports channel on youtube and the second most followed sports brand on facebook .
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russ mccullough' s wwe booking contract was filed as part of the wwe' s motion to transfer venue to ct .
eddie guerrero died of heart failure in november 2005. (wwe. com )
on may 21, 2010, carlito was released by the wwe after being popped by the program and subsequently refusing to enter a wwe - sponsored rehabilitation program .
angle would sign a contract with tna wrestling soon after his wwe contract expired .
however, the packaging on those games had all wwf references replaced with wwe .
wwe apparently approached tna to inform them that wittenstein was openly discussing when contracts were expiring, which led to his departure from wwe. tna claims that wwe did not let them know about this until several weeks after wittenstein was let go .
the wwe could stand to sign the top talents while they' re young .
let' s face it folks, the wwe united states championship is dead .
in the end, wwe' s new domestic television rights deal didn' t meet the high expectations that had sent the wwe stock soaring in the prior months .
filed in california, luther reigns (matthew wiese)' s wwe booking contract was filed as part of the wwe' s motion to transfer venue to ct .
when wwe was readying for its draft to split raw and smackdown into separate brands last summer, paul “triple h” levesque had one request of wwe boss vince mcmahon .
by 1997 wwe and wcw were not alone. a revolutionary alternative wrestling company known as ecw (extreme championship wrestling) was beginning to get noticed. ecw would invade wwe raw in march 1997 and wwe would give them promotion for their first ppv .
however, reruns of those shows will be available on the wwe network after their original airings. wwe network will also start out with between four to six hours of original programming, according to george barrios, chief strategy and financial officer for wwe .
a much - beloved u. k. indie wrestling promotion may head to wwe network
wwe superstars jimmy and jey will be a part of wrestlemania 31 at leviâ€™s stadium .
wwe superstars jason jordan and goldust sign autographs at the 2018 special olympics usa games .
wwe (nyse: wwe) and full sail university announced today an innovative partnership that moves live tapings of wwe nxt series to full sail live, the university’s state - of - the - art performance venue, and creates a new student scholarship fund .
wwe returns to liverpool' s echo arena on 7 may. book tickets here .
hogan would be the first major wwe star to head down south and work for wwe' s rival company, ted turner' s wcw (world championship wrestling) .
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during the monday night wars, and against those who left wwe on bad terms .
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wwe raw is
the longest - running weekly episodic television program in history .
launched wwe network in china with pptv (a suning media company). the service showcases wwe’s major live events, ground - breaking original series, documentaries and classic matches
on behalf of the wwe board of directors, i greatly appreciate your continued support .
andrew martin' s uscis alien file contained a copy of his 2006 wwe contract .
to learn more about the wwe & impact™ concussion management program, please click here .
wwe performers are not only barred from using illegal substances and performance enhancing drugs. they also cannot consume alcohol, at least within 12 hours of a wwe show .
randy orton has failed two drug tests throughout his career. (wwe. com )
what a difference a week can make in the career of a top wwe superstar .
rodriguez also brushed off online chatter that wwe was trying to break the couple apart .
wwe star ric flair claims he once slept with hollywood mega - star halle berry .
this site is in no way affiliated with wwe or any other company or entity .
in this piece, craig will take in another now defunct titles from wwe history .
samoa joe stands up to baron corbin: wwe nxt, aug. 12, 2015
in this april 5, 2014 file photo provided by the wwe, james hellwig, aka the ultimate warrior, speaks during the wwe hall of fame induction at the smoothie king center in new orleans. (jonathan bachman / ap images for wwe, file )
in january, 1993, the wwe would debut a brand new show that would become the most famous wrestling show in history and wwe' s signature program that still airs today. it would forever change not only the wwe, but the entire wrestling world .
mattel will sponsor the wwe hall of fame ceremony on march 31 and, like other wwe partners, have presence at wrestlemania axxess, wwe’s four - day interactive and sponsor - laden fanfest (march 31 - april 2 in the orange county convention center) .
in fact, lesnar isn’t subject to wwe’s wellness policy. a wwe spokesperson confirmed to tmz sports that lesnar’s part - time status means that he isn’t tested under the policy .
many fans are excited with the wwe potential of a samoa joe or a kevin owens. however, these are short - term options in terms of wwe' s future .
wwe held itself out to the world as the effective continuation of wcw and ecw, merging the two companies into profitable wwe brands and integrating the wrestlers into wwe storylines and performances. through its actions, wwe assumed the liabilities necessary for the uninterrupted continuation of the businesses of ecw and wcw, such as their obligations under ordinary vendor and utility contracts .
as a result of wcw and ecw’s continuity of enterprise with wwe, ecw, wcw, and wwe are jointly and severally liable to the plaintiffs as a successor in interest .
wwe’s creative team saved jason jordan from obscurity last night. raw general manager and wwe hall of famer kurt angle revealed last night that jordan was his long - lost son .
launched localized weekly tv shows in india and middle east. wwe sunday dhamaal in hindi with sony pictures networks and wwe wal3ooha in arabic with osn feature highlights of raw and smackdown
many european wrestling fans were greatly disappointed with monday' s revelation from the wwe that the launch of the u. k. version of the wwe network has been delayed .
launched localized weekly tv shows in india and middle east. wwe sunday dhamaal in hindi with sony pictures networks and wwe wal3ooha in arabic with osn feature highlights of raw and smackdown
wwe is unable to provide a reconciliation of third quarter guidance to gaap measures as, at this time, wwe cannot accurately determine all of the adjustments that would be required .
wwe generated 790 million social media fan engagements in 2015; sprinklrs social business index ranked wwe as the 6 th most social brand worldwide, ahead of many other media properties .
in october 2008, as part of wwe' s response to independent contractor lawsuit, the booking contract for kanyon was included as exhibits of wwe' s motion to dismiss .
in october 2008, as part of wwe' s response to independent contractor lawsuit, the booking contract for sanders was included as exhibits of wwe' s motion to dismiss .
in october 2008, as part of wwe' s response to independent contractor lawsuit, the booking contract for levy was included as exhibits of wwe' s motion to dismiss .
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wwe offers all wwe talent the opportunity for referral to qualified health care professionals who can help them with issues that may arise from time to time. under the supervision of dr. maroon, wwe has established relationships with renowned specialists in psychiatry, orthopedics and endocrinology .
right? like they made camp wwe a thing. they can do whatever they want .
kane is back in the mix in wwe... while running for mayor at home
another pleasant surprise as nxt star baron corbin sees of seasoned wwe stars for the win .
wwe, susan g. komen tag team for third year to fight breast cancer – variety
( neither wwe nor its be a star partners provided a comment for this story. )
in 2017, mcmahon established and personally funded a separate entity from wwe, alpha entertainment .
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full - length match - raw - triple h vs. the rock - wwe championship match
the general business operations of wcw, ecw and wwe are the same. wwe intended to incorporate wcw and ecw into wwe’s business with as much continuity of structure and operation as possible. this included a continuity of key personnel such as wcw and ecw executives and performers .
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complete nonsense from andrew again. the wwe is not hiring you. get a job .
smark – a fan that admits to wwe being scripted but still enjoys watching the matches .
with such an uncertain financial future for the wwe network, it makes a lot of business sense for the wwe to shift gears and continue to shore up their lucrative television rights .
in that context it makes more sense why wwe agreed to such a long - term deal in canada which included launching the wwe network as a premium cable channel. when asked ,
wwe touting record revenue for 2016, 1. 5 million paid network subscribers - cageside seats
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paige will return from her 30 - day suspension in september. (wwe. com )
until the office gets in tune with the culture, wwe will keep losing viewer ship .
federation (wwwf), and later the world wrestling federation (wwf). wwe promotes
wwe just never sounds right. i miss them being able to say world wrestling federation champion
mauro ranallo has been absent from ‘smackdown live’ for several weeks. (wwe. com )
note: the post was changed after publication to correct joey mercury’s employment status with wwe .
i bet wwe knew when shelly and flairs deals were up, long before this guy showed up working for them, as they probably called wwe (which is not illegal) .
according to the suit, wwe is now using that information to poach wrestlers from tna .
how wwe is doing to the world what they did in the us 20 years ago .
but wwe stresses, it’s not using the second screen just to collect more advertising dollars .
roman reigns, charlotte and more display their new training gear as tapout partners with wwe .
cedric alexander breaks up with alicia fox: wwe 205 live, jan. 10, 2017
the new day celebrate their place in wwe’s tag team division: aug. 26, 2015
wrestlemania 32 surprise rumor, shinsuke nakamura vs. sami zayn video package, wwe twitter emoji
wwe said sponsorship has increased four times overall since 2010 and not just due to wrestlemania .
take wwe with you wherever you go – any time, day or night – with the official wwe app for your iphone, ipod, ipad, or ipad mini. in addition to enjoying the latest wwe videos, news and thousands of photos, join your fellow wwe universe members at the next wwe live event near you – for which you can find complete details within the wwe app. explore our full schedule of events around the globe, find out which superstars will be in action, set reminders and order your tickets for the experience of a lifetime. the wwe app provides instant access to your favourite wwe superstars, divas and legends. view superstar profiles for a quick look at extensive career milestones, biographies, video highlights and twitter feeds. if you want to outfit yourself like your favourite superstar, enjoy the wwe shop experience right from your device, where official wwe shop merchandise is available at the swipe of your fingertip. the wwe app is your key to unlocking a revolution !
“the new business model of the company better reflects what wwe is all about, being a global entertainment company, ” stated vince mcmahon, chairman and ceo, wwe. “we will always be loyal to our core business that made wwe a globally known entity, however, the future of wwe will be the addition of new entertainment content opportunities beyond the ring. ”
( nyse: wwe) and sky deutschland today announced a new multi - year agreement to distribute wwe' s premier pay - per - view events starting this monday with survivor series® and televise wwe' s flagship programs raw® and smackdown® live on sky sports beginning april 2017 .
all we know is that right now wwe is taking things slowly when it comes to rolling out the wwe network in the united kingdom. while this may be frustrating for european wrestling fans, remember that it' s all part of a larger calculated risk for the wwe .
the sooner @ jclayfield leaves wwe the better. # firejbl if you truly believe
don' t be a bully, be a star
@ wwe you should release him asap .
– wwe anticipates having 6, 000 hours of footage on wwe network by the end of the year. barrios noted they started with 1, 600 when the network launched two years .
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exclusive distribution partner of all wwe pay - per - view events throughout canada .
instead of being distributed over - the - top, the canadian version of the wwe network
it hasn' t ever been formally introduced, but the wwe internet championship seems right up the wwe' s alley, and could be something they look into in the near future .
on monday' s raw, everyone seemed careful to refer to dean ambrose' s title as the wwe championship rather than the wwe world heavyweight championship. jay hunter of the old school wrestling review pointed out the verbiage for that title has changed on wwe. com, too :
wwe launched its own subscription 24 / 7 web - stream and on - demand service, the wwe network, on february 24, 2014, which carries wwe' s pay - per - views and b - shows, as well as nxt, a number of original documentary / reality programs, and selections from the wwe / wcw / ecw / world class tape vaults .
sgt. slaughter continues to work with wwe behind the scenes. he was a member of the wwe hall of fame class of 2004 and has made several on - screen appearances including a 2014 confrontation with rusev. in a 2016 interview, slaughter revealed that he currently does ambassador work for wwe, including charity work with organizations like make - a - wish and the special olympics. in 2016, he voiced himself in the wwe network adult animated comedy, camp wwe .
a much - beloved u. k. indie wrestling promotion may be added to wwe network soon
total divas airs wednesdays on e! (8 / 7 pm ct) and season 2 of total bellas returned to e! in september. wwe nxt airs on wwe network each wednesday .
wow, it took 10 years, but i am a lot happier wwe fan now. thanks to wwe corporate for realizing it was worth whatever money they spent to make their fans happy .
urltoken reported ranallo is not expected to appear again on wwe television. he also deleted all mentions of wwe from his twitter account. he will remain the lead play - by - play commentator for showtime boxing. a statement released by wwe only said ranallo was under contract until august .
the wwe wellness policy requires that all talent “under contract to wwe who regularly perform in - ring services as a professional sports entertainer” undergo testing, but it doesn’t specify what constitutes regular performance .
while the giant samoan overcame his handicap to claim the wwe’s top prize, others weren’t so fortunate as the action unfolded at the wwe’s marquee event, spread over two shows totalling seven hours .
wwe network: monday, oct. 12 schedule - raw pre - show, sting dvd preview
has yet to speak out in regards to his absence from wwe television. neither vince mcmahon nor
the von erich family is the wwe equivalent to the kennedys, except with more substance abuse .
the wwe steroid trial of 1994 was as close to the fall of wwe' s roman empire as the company came before wcw' s brief boom period in the mid -' 90s .
hulk hogan returns to wwe to help bob backlund: championship wrestling, jan. 3, 1984
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steve austin' s wwe debut - raw, jan. 8, 1996
on september 13, 2010, wwe updated their list of banned substances to include muscle relaxers .
well, they discontinued wwe magazine, but kept the kids' version of it ...
ecw’s particular business of professional wrestling was uniquely maintained after wwe’s acquisition, and upon information and belief, its corporate model was mostly left intact, even maintaining a continuity of ownership by carrying over high level management such paul heyman, and the ring - announcer joey styles. notably, ecw wrestlers rob van dam and tommy dreamer performed for wwe as early as july 2001. wwe maintained continuity of ownership with ecw by fictionally announcing that stephanie mcmahon’s bought an ownership interest in ecw after the acquisition. paul heyman, the founder of ecw, was hired by wwe on march 5, 2001 indicating ecw’s acquisition by wwe on monday night raw. paul heyman continued to work for wwe, including as head - writer for wwe’s smackdown! from 2002 - 03 and wwe’s developmental program ovw from 2005 - 06. mr. heyman was also directly involved with ecw’s brand relaunch in 2005 and 2006. mr. heyman left wwe in 2006, but returned in 2012 and currently performs for wwe. further, ecw’s ring - announcer joey styles was hired by wwe and would ultimately become the lead commentator for wwe’s ecw on sci - fi from 2006 - 08 .
dean ambrose. dean ambrose - series 84. perfect for recreating all the mayhem from wwe .
kevin owens. kevin owens - series 84. perfect for recreating all the mayhem from wwe .
wwe raw seemed to be the start of yet another rivalry between roman reigns and seth rollins .
wwe legend jim ross wrote on his blog that he believes ambrose could benefit from a break .
wwe stock drops after paying u. s. ott subscribers decline with this year' s wrestlemania
it appears that wwe is increasingly focused on maintaining a strong relationship with their television distribution partners .
for more analysis on wwe financials, be sure to follow me on twitter at @ mookieghana .
analyst brad safalow of paa research thinks the network could be a game - changer for wwe .
wwe showed the two in attendance at a taping for the mae young classic that aired on the wwe network on monday. sb nation' s cageside seats shared a screenshot from the feed :
in january 2017, wwe filed heavily redacted versions of signed contractor nostalgia agreement with paul orndorff .
continuing education: wwe offers financial scholarships to former wwe talent in the amount of $ 5, 000 per calendar year to be used for obtaining a college degree or completing a certificate program .
this is extreme song was copyrighted to ecw wrestling and wwe brought the media library of ecw .
wwe now knows the confidential details of tna' s business affairs including its marketing and business strategy and analysis, which leaves tna vulnerable to wwe' s unfair position in the market .
alex shelley was also expecting a call from wwe, this might put all that on hold .
wwe has 10. 7 million likes on facebook and 1. 9 million followers on twitter .
wwe is proud to support uncf and the ad council, especially during february’s black history month .
after roberts book was released, meltzer said he was contacted by several former wwe employees who said they were bullied by layfield, and approached by more in orlando during wwe’s wrestlemania event last weekend .
stephanie mcmahon is chief brand officer of wwe, a publicly - traded (nyse: wwe) global media company. in this role, she is responsible for wwe’s brand, community relations, and pop culture strategy, which includes celebrity integrations and partnerships within the entertainment industry. stephanie represents the company as its global brand ambassador, and also plays a character who appears regularly on wwe programming .
just one year after his debut, the undertaker would defeat hulk hogan for the wwe championship at the 1991 survivor series with the help of another legendary superstar who had just arrived in the wwe .
beginning on november 1, 2007, wwe claimed that all violations of its talent wellness policy would be made public. here is a list of the first wrestlers to be publicly suspended by wwe .
however, wwe is able to offer better deals, so if i was tna wrestling, i would make sure i' d say wwe can now offer tna wrestlers
even better deals .
the story making the rounds is that wwe approached tna to inform them that wittenstein was openly discussing his knowledge of when contracts were expiring and that it was a factor in wwe letting him go .
to better reflect the company’s global entertainment offerings, world wrestling entertainment, inc. (nyse: wwe) announced today a new business model for future growth, including formally rebranding itself, wwe .
of wwe universe, miller says, “if you’re in chicago, sacramento, or bridgeport, you can localize yourself in the app and see who’s tweeting about [ wwe ] in your town. ”
the debut episode of the new home of wwe’s cruiserweight division – wwe 205 live – kicked off with an action - packed and game - changing evening. the bollywood boyz and jack gallagher scored impressive debuts, as rich swann proved he is among the division’s elite by capturing the wwe cruiserweight title .
the company' s licensing segment consists of royalties or license fees related to various wwe themed products, such as video games, toys and apparel. its wwe branded video games include wwe 2k, which is available on playstation and xbox platforms, and on ios and android devices, and wwe supercard, which is available on ios and android devices. its wwe 2k and wwe supercard video games can be downloaded through the internet and also contain downloadable content that can be purchased to add additional characters and game modes. in addition to its own composed music, it licenses music performed by artists .
usa is about to flip wwe fans’ expectations for one of the wrestling programs it airs every week .
let congress investigate the wwe all it wants. somehow, vince mcmahon always gets the last laugh .
former wwe ring announcer justin roberts accuses john' bradshaw' layfield of bullying him at the company .
at least the wwe universe is standing up to him. @ jclayfield should be fired! # firejbl
wwe held a press conference this morning in london to announce the inauguration of the united kingdom wrestling championship tournament, a 16 - man single - elimination tournament to crown the first wwe united kingdom champion .
wwe will hold a meet and greet reception for ny national guard first responders to 9 / 11 and hurricane sandy. wwe superstars and divas will participate in the event, sign autographs and take photos .
abg, which will handle the distribution of the tapout products, approached wwe around six months ago. wwe sparked to the idea of a joint venture, given that the company had been looking to expand into the lifestyle fitness ring with its own products. wwe previously had a deal with under armour .
what does the future hold for wwe? paul “triple h” levesque lays it all out for us .
over the last three decades the wwe and has provided events that have changed the wrestling world forever .
on march 29, 1998 stone cold would defeat shawn michaels for the wwe championship at wrestlemania xiv .
that is how big wwe got in the late' 90s. everyone was getting hooked on it .
wwe was riding high in early' 99 as the attitude era was at its peak. it would not be long until tragedy would strike. on may 23, 1999 the wwe and entire wrestling would be brought to a standstill when owen hart fell to his death at a live wwe ppv event .
while wwe stock is down today, it is currently up 15% year - to - date .
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diva – female talent of wwe. this includes women wrestlers, interviewers, ring announcers and managers .
wwe network revenue up 60% , with 1. 2 million internet video subs at end of 2015
instead, it' s possible that wwe may follow the example of canada' s rogers communications .
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lesnar, who earns £2. 3million a year, is the highest paid wrestler in the wwe .
, wwe legend george “the animal” steele claimed that for 30 years he wrestled for wwe without a contract. in 2011, during a shareholder’s meeting, vince mcmahon revealed he and the rock still had an
rumor has it that wwe has presented you guys with contracts. is there any truth to that ?
wwe’s professional development program for former talent focuses on two major initiatives - financial education and continuing education .
but what is this wwe wellness policy which has rocked the company to its very core ...
here is the complete list of wwe talent known to be suspended since the implementation of the policy .
roman reigns has been handed a 30 - day suspension by wwe for violating the company’s ‘wellness policy’ .
a statement on the wwe’s official website said :
wwe has suspended joe anoa 'i (roman reigns) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s talent wellness policy .
i think wwe wants to bring in flair so he can maybe manage his recently signed daughter ashley. i also think wwe wouldn' t mind having a few names currently on the tna wrestling roster .
mcdevitt said that wwe never asked wittenstein to disclose the information and that the company fired him when he did. furthermore, wwe told tna officials about the breach and sent back the information wittenstein leaked .
the wwe app launched for ios and android devices in august. it has more than 2. 7 million downloads. the app had 20, 000 downloads when it added wwe active on december 3 .
wwe’s operations are organized around the following four principal activities: media division (consisting of wwe network and pay - per - view, television, home entertainment and digital media segments), live events segment, consumer products division (consisting of licensing, venue merchandise and wweshop segments) and wwe studios segment .
frazier' s widow, cassandra frazier, sued the wwe in 2015 in tn. (see filings .) the case was later combined with the other concussion lawsuits in ct. wwe included frazier' s four contracts when they were arguing venue and noted his annual earnings while employed with wwf / wwe .
revenue increased 21% to $ 658. 8 million, the highest in the company’s history, including record levels of revenue from wwe’s network, television, live event, venue merchandise, and wwe shop businesses
wwe has yet to issue a public statement about layfield' s alleged behavior. but news of what happened to ranallo has dug up more incidences of bullying within wwe that go back more than two decades .
the timing of layfield’s departure seems coincidental in light of the harassment issue surrounding him and the wwe in recent months, with numerous wrestlers and announcers voicing their displeasure with the bullying environment wwe’s seems to allow .
what i find laughable is tna is saying wwe is trying to steal talent by offering better deals, considering its common knowledge that tna pays pennies on the dollar to what wwe offers its lowest level people .
though you may not believe it, wwe is one of the most charitable sports organizations in history. this may sound surprising to some, since every sports organizations works for charity, and wwe doesn' t
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wwe continued to brand programs and pay - per - view shows as ecw events. for example, the wwe’s documentary “the rise and fall of the ecw” published in 2004 was the second highest selling dvd in wwe history. in 2005, wwe held a pay - per - view event titled “ecw one night stand” and featured the named plaintiffs terry brunk, aka sabu, jon rechner, aka balls mahoney, and brian knighton, aka axl rotten. in 2006, wwe aired a 191 - episode series titled ecw on sci - fi which aired from june 13, 2006 until february 16, 2010. other ecw pay - per - view events, programs, and media were produced by wwe, through which wwe profited .
for the first and only time in wwe history, the winner of the 1992 royal rumble match was to be awarded with the vacant wwe championship. ric flair would enter at no. 3 and outlast 29 other superstars to win the title. 1992 would also see the rise of new stars in the wwe .
a much - beloved u. k. indie wrestling promotion may be added to wwe network soon
wwe u. k. champion tyler bate vs. mark haskins in a u. k. championship match
wwe u. k. champion tyler bate vs. joseph conners in a u. k. championship match
wwe u. k. champion tyler bate vs. pete dunne in a u. k. championship match
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wwe’s association with tapout will be teased this week online and on the wwe network. the timing comes as wwe will produce its annual “ wrestlemania ” ppv — its version of the super bowl — on march 29, hosted this year from san jose’s levi’s stadium. this will be the company’s 31st “ wrestlemania. ”
mauro ranallo, the noted mma play - by - play specialist and co - host of wwe smackdown live, has allegedly been the victim of bullying from john bradshaw layfield, who is longtime wwe performer jbl .
more: wwe was a topic on celebrity mastermind last night. how many questions can you get right ?
tomorrow morning, at 11 am, wwe will host their q1 conference call. earlier that morning, they
so why is the time right for wwe to revive the wcw brand? here are my five reasons .
wwe: nyq price reached a new 52 - week high of 77. 27 at 10: 30 bst
wwe: nyq price reached a new 52 - week high of 76. 03 at 10: 30 bst
wwe: nyq price reached a new 52 - week high of 75. 08 at 16: 34 bst
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revenue increased 21% to $ 658. 8 million, the highest in the companys history, including record levels of revenue from wwes network, television, live event, venue merchandise, and wwe shop businesses .
jinder mahal is the current wwe champion and successfully defended his title against orton at money in the bank .
thanks to wwe’s sec filings, however, we know a few earnings numbers with exact certitude. and those figures go a long way toward showing just how lucrative wwe' s performance - based pay can be .
eva marie was suspended just a few weeks after being drafted to ‘smackdown. ’ (wwe. com )
paige has been suspended by the wwe for 60 days for her second violation of the talent wellness policy .
immediately following the announcement, the former wwe world heavyweight champion issued a statement on twitter regarding his suspension .
beginning on november 1, 2007, wwe claimed that all violations of its substance abuse and drug testing policy would be made public. here is a list of the first wrestlers to be publicly suspended by wwe .
corey graves, who broadcasts on wwe’s raw, will step into layfield’s smackdown role, according to urltoken .
the lawsuit claims that former tna employee brian wittenstein went to work for wwe and then leaked the information .
“wwe active” enables viewers to determine which match will take place during its three - hour “raw” through voting .
with more of its viewers holding a smartphone or tablet during broadcasts of its shows, wwe is the latest producer to chase viewers to the second screen as it tries to keep audiences engaged with its programming. but in launching “wwe active” as part of the main wwe app two months ago, the company [ … ]
5 - hour energy has signed on as presenting sponsor for wwe’s developmental series nxt takeover (april 1 in orlando’s amway center) and the nxt takeover pre - show on wwe network, complete with heavy digital and social presence across wwe’s global platforms, including a sponsored instagram “story” the day after wrestlemania (april 3).
world wrestling entertainment , inc. ( d/b/a wwe ) is an american publicly traded , privately controlled entertainment company that deals primarily in professional wrestling , with revenue also coming from film , music , video games , product licensing , and direct product sales . wwe also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself , founded by jess mcmahon and toots mondt in 1952 as capitol wrestling corporation ltd . as of 2016 , it is the largest wrestling promotion in the world , holding over 500 events a year ( with the roster divided up into various globally traveling brands ) , and broadcasting to about 36 million viewers in more than 150 countries . the company 's global headquarters is located in stamford , connecticut , with offices in major cities across the world . as in other professional wrestling promotions , wwe shows are not legitimate contests , but purely entertainment-based , featuring storyline-driven , scripted , and choreographed matches , though they often include moves that can put performers at risk of injury if not performed correctly . this was first publicly acknowledged by wwe 's owner vince mcmahon in 1989 to avoid taxes from athletic commissions . since the 1980s , wwe publicly has branded their product as sports entertainment , acknowledging the product 's roots in competitive sport and dramatic theater . the company 's majority owner is its chairman and ceo , vince mcmahon . along with his wife linda , children shane and stephanie , and son-in-law paul " triple h " levesque , the mcmahon family holds approximately 70 % of wwe 's equity and 96 % of the voting power . the current entity , incorporated on february 21 , 1980 , was previously known as titan sports , inc. , which was founded in 1979 in south yarmouth , massachusetts . it acquired capitol wrestling corporation , the holding company for the world wrestling federation , in 1982 . titan was renamed world wrestling federation , inc. in 1998 , then world wrestling federation entertainment , inc. in 1999 , and finally the current world wrestling entertainment , inc. in 2002 . since 2011 , the company has officially branded itself solely as wwe though the company 's legal name was not changed . 
world wrestling entertainment, inc. (d/b/a wwe) is an american publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company that deals primarily in professional wrestling, with revenue also coming from film, music, video games, product licensing, and direct product sales. wwe also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself, founded by jess mcmahon and toots mondt in 1952 as capitol wrestling corporation ltd. as of 2016, it is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding over 500 events a year (with the roster divided up into various globally traveling brands), and broadcasting to about 36 million viewers in more than 150 countries. the company's global headquarters is located in stamford, connecticut, with offices in major cities across the world. as in other professional wrestling promotions, wwe shows are not legitimate contests, but purely entertainment-based, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and choreographed matches, though they often include moves that can put performers at risk of injury if not performed correctly. this was first publicly acknowledged by wwe's owner vince mcmahon in 1989 to avoid taxes from athletic commissions. since the 1980s, wwe publicly has branded their product as sports entertainment, acknowledging the product's roots in competitive sport and dramatic theater. the company's majority owner is its chairman and ceo, vince mcmahon. along with his wife linda, children shane and stephanie, and son-in-law paul " triple h " levesque, the mcmahon family holds approximately 70% of wwe's equity and 96% of the voting power. the current entity, incorporated on february 21, 1980, was previously known as titan sports, inc., which was founded in 1979 in south yarmouth, massachusetts. it acquired capitol wrestling corporation, the holding company for the world wrestling federation, in 1982. titan was renamed world wrestling federation, inc. in 1998, then world wrestling federation entertainment, inc. in 1999, and finally the current world wrestling entertainment, inc. in 2002. since 2011, the company has officially branded itself solely as wwe though the company's legal name was not changed.
world wrestling entertainment, inc. (d/b/a wwe) is an american publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company that deals primarily in professional wrestling, with revenue also coming from film, music, video games, product licensing, and direct product sales. wwe also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself, founded by jess mcmahon and toots mondt in 1952 as capitol wrestling corporation ltd. as of 2016, it is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding over 500 events a year (with the roster divided up into various globally traveling brands), and broadcasting to about 36 million viewers in more than 150 countries. the company's global headquarters is located in stamford, connecticut, with offices in major cities across the world. as in other professional wrestling promotions, wwe shows are not legitimate contests, but purely entertainment-based, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and choreographed matches, though they often include moves that can put performers at risk of injury if not performed correctly. this was first publicly acknowledged by wwe's owner vince mcmahon in 1989 to avoid taxes from athletic commissions. since the 1980s, wwe publicly has branded their product as sports entertainment, acknowledging the product's roots in competitive sport and dramatic theater. the company's majority owner is its chairman and ceo, vince mcmahon. along with his wife linda, children shane and stephanie, and son-in-law paul " triple h " levesque, the mcmahon family holds approximately 70% of wwe's equity and 96% of the voting power. the current entity, incorporated on february 21, 1980, was previously known as titan sports, inc., which was founded in 1979 in south yarmouth, massachusetts. it acquired capitol wrestling corporation, the holding company for the world wrestling federation, in 1982. titan was renamed world wrestling federation, inc. in 1998, then world wrestling federation entertainment, inc. in 1999, and finally the current world wrestling entertainment, inc. in 2002. since 2011, the company has officially branded itself solely as wwe though the company's legal name was not changed.