TKO announced a first-of-its-kind partnership which will bring Wrestlemania, Summerslam and Royal Rumble to Indianapolis. The deal gives Indiana that chance to hold 3 of the company’s top Premium Live Events to the area. The deal also includes the ancillary benefits of having Raw, SmackDown, NXT and WWE Live events from the arenas across Indiana. […]
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WWE NXT (06.11) draws 718K viewers
WWE NXT continued its ascent in its ratings with another strong performance this past Tuesday drawing 718,000 viewers. According to Sports Media Watch it was the highest rated sports program on cable Tuesday night. Via WWE NXT X account For some context, it did better in overall ratings than a Phillies/Red Sox game on TBS […]
John Laurinaitis files Declaration in Grant case
While the Janel Grant-Vince McMahon/WWE lawsuit is stayed, co-defendant John Laurinaitis filed a declaration in support of compelling arbitration. Originally, Laurinaitis’ attorney had claimed it was a victim in this matter, but later re-aligned with McMahon’s attorneys in supporting the Motion to Compel Arbitration. The case has been stayed by the U.S. Attorney with the […]
WWE licenses 2024 Stanley Cup Champions Legacy Title Belts
Ahead of the start of the Stanley Cup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, the WWE announced that it has its first officially licensed NHL product, a title belt commemorating the winner fo the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. It is the first deal between the NHL and WWE. WWE licensed championship belts with […]
WWE-UFC merge live events teams
TKO announced that it would fully integrate its live events unit. The TKO Live Events Strategy Team will combine WWE and UFC live events teams. “The newly integrated TKO Live Events Strategy Team will focus on creating operational efficiencies and developing strategies to leverage the broader economic benefits we bring to host cities, including partnering […]