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10 WWE Things That Cost Less Than Vince McMahon's Hush Money
Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 12:03pm | 1406Celebrity guest appearances. Hefty wrestler salaries. An M&A deal with a rival promotion. A state-of-the-art training facility. Those are just some of the things that cost World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE) less — and in some cases a lot less — than the sum of money...
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Guaranteed Money: How Scott Hall Helped Revolutionize The Pro Wrestling Business
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 7:31pm | 470World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) Hall of Famer Scott Hall passed away Monday following a series of heart attacks over the weekend. While fans may remember Hall for his iconic WrestleMania 10 ladder match, his central role in the Monday Night Wars between WWE and WCW or his personal...
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Analysis: Will 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Be Big Box Office Yet Again For WWE?
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 6:08pm | 867For the past couple of weeks, rumors have been swirling that World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) legend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin could return to the ring for his first match in 19 years at the upcoming WrestleMania 38 on April 2-3 in Austin's home state of Texas....
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4 Ways Tony Khan's Ring Of Honor Buyout Could Change The Pro Wrestling Business
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - 7:20pm | 688All Elite Wrestling President and CEO Tony Khan announced Wednesday night he has acquired Ring of Honor from Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (NASDAQ: SBGI). ROH, which launched in March 2002, had been on hiatus since December. Terms of the deal were not released, but it includes ROH's video...
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The Pro Wrestling Business Is Heating Up To Levels Not Seen In 20 Years. Will It Last?
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 6:01pm | 1021The professional wrestling landscape is really heating up. Over the weekend, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.'s (NYSE: WWE) SummerSlam was reportedly the highest grossing and most-viewed SummerSlam in the event's 34-year history. On Friday, the return of CM Punk after a seven-year...
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Wall Street Cheers WWE's Massive Round Of Wrestler Layoffs
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 2:08pm | 603World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) shares rallied more than 4% on Thursday morning after the company announced an aggressive round of talent layoffs and furloughs. WWE announced a string of layoffs as part of its coronavirus-driven budget cuts, including at least 40 performers and.or...
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What To Know About WWE's Saudi Arabia Travel Issues, Financial Dispute
Monday, November 4, 2019 - 3:25pm | 806World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) shares traded lower Monday on reports the company’s massive multi-year deal with Saudi Arabia may be in jeopardy. What Happened Last week, WWE held its second Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, but there were reports things did not go smoothly...
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WWE Moving NXT To USA Network Could Disrupt AEW, Fox Plans
Monday, August 19, 2019 - 1:19pm | 567World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) shares are higher on news that WWE is prepared to announce a new TV deal for its NXT brand. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported WWE is planning to announce its weekly NXT brand programming will be moving from the WWE Network...
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Roman Reigns, WWE's Top Star, Takes Leave Of Absence After Leukemia Diagnosis
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 1:19pm | 560World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) fans received some sad news Monday night, when top performer Roman Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, announced on "Raw" that he will be leaving the company to undergo treatment for leukemia. Reigns was adamant he will return to...
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Heavy Is The Crown: WWE's Saudi Arabia Problem
Monday, October 15, 2018 - 4:26pm | 1363Tensions between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are extremely high after Turkey accused the kingdom of murdering journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. With President Donald Trump and the Saudi government exchanging barbs over Khashoggi's disappearance, the fate of the...