Despite a delay in its plans to get a network off the ground, the WWE is still working on developing an over the air network. Originally, the WWE had planned the network to launch in conjunction with Wrestlemania this Sunday. The WWE’s CMO, Michelle Wilson, indicated to the News Times (a local paper in Connecticut) […]
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WWE airs Rock-Cena special
With Wrestlemania one week away, the WWE is pulling out all the stops in ensuring that the biggest event of its year gets the full promotional treatment. The WWE is airing a one hour “Once in a Lifetime – Rock vs. Cena” special utilizing NBC Universal’s television power. The first ever WWE behind-the-scenes-style look at […]
WWE Earnings disappoint for Q4
The WWE announced its Q4 2011 results on Thursday and the earnings were described as disappointing. WWE earnings were lower for the fifth straight quarter. The main culprit for the poor performance of the company was its film division and television licensing decisions according to Vince McMahon. In addition, costs from starting the WWE Network […]
WWE Network set for April 1 launch
WWE announces third quarter earnings
The WWE announced its 3rd quarter earnings this past Thursday in a conference call hosted by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and other WWE executives. Despite beating analysts expectations for Q3 earnings, net income for WWE fell to $10.6 million vs. $14.3 million in 2010. The WWE announced that revenues totaled $108.5 million as opposed to […]