Wrestling
WWE set for event in India, open to moving SmackDown from Friday nights
Nick Khan, chief executive of WWE, has revealed that the wrestling organisation will be staging an event in India in September, and suggested that its flagship SmackDown programme could move from its current…
Fanatics takes on WWE’s global event merchandise operation
Fanatics has expanded its relationship with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) by taking on the US wrestling organisation’s global event merchandise business.
WWE and UFC to merge following Endeavor takeover
Sports and entertainment group Endeavor has acquired a majority interest in a new company that will combine World Wrestling Entertainment with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, forming what the two parties…
McMahon pays $17.4m back to WWE to cover investigation costs
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-chief executive Vince McMahon has paid back approximately $17.4m (€16.1
ProSieben Maxx extends rights deal for delayed WWE coverage
US-based wrestling organisation WWE has renewed its rights agreement with Germany-based free-to-air commercial channel ProSieben Maxx
WWE ‘targeting’ entry into betting marketplace
US wrestling organisation WWE is in talks with state gambling regulators in Colorado and Michigan regarding the potential of legalising betting on major events
WWE’s Elimination Chamber sets gate and viewership records
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) set gate and viewership records for its Elimination Chamber event in Montreal, Canada
McMahon ‘seeking $9bn’ for WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment executive chairman Vince McMahon is reportedly eyeing a $9bn (€8.4bn) price tag for the sale of the property, which has already received offers.
ESPN deal secures All Elite Wrestling distribution in Australia, New Zealand
Pay-television broadcaster ESPN has acquired rights in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to the All Elite Wrestling promotion
WWE sponsorship revenue up 43 per cent ahead of WrestleMania 39
World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE's) sponsorship revenue is up 43 per cent year-over-year to $15m (€13.9m) ahead of WrestleMania 39.
Major League Wrestling adds BetOnline as title sponsor
Major League Wrestling (MLW) has named online gaming company BetOnline as its new title sponsor and official sportsbook partner
WWE reports record revenues but hit by costs of McMahon misconduct probe
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced record revenues for the full year while it said that co-chief executive Vince McMahon has agreed to settle $7.4m (€6.8m) in misconduct payouts.
WWE nets $7.7m in gate revenues at Royal Rumble
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced record gate revenue and viewership for its recent Royal Rumble event in San Antonio, Texas.
The event drew $7.7m (€7.1
DAZN adds All Elite Wrestling to combat sports offering
Subscription streaming broadcaster DAZN has acquired rights across various European countries and Central Asia to the All Elite Wrestling promotion
Stephanie McMahon steps down as WWE co-CEO
Company board unanimously elects Vince McMahon as executive chairman
DAZN continues combat sports drive with global Impact Wrestling deal
Subscription OTT sports broadcaster DAZN is to show programming from Impact Wrestling in over 170 countries after striking a deal with media company Anthem Sports & Entertainment
DAZN acquires non-exclusive global rights to Prime Time Wrestling
Subscription OTT broadcaster DAZN has agreed a non-exclusive media rights deal with Poland’s Kingpuin Prime Time Wrestling (PTW) to broadcast primetime wrestling events globally until the end of 2023.
SPOTV acquires All Elite Wrestling rights in Malaysia
Sports broadcaster SPOTV has acquired the exclusive rights in Malaysia for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in a two-year deal starting December 2