Wrestling News

PHOENIX & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, and Legends Global today announced that NOCHE UFC, WWE Royal Rumble, and the PBR World Finals: Championship will take place in Glendale at Desert Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium, marking the first confirmed events under the organizations’ multi-year partnership announced this past May. The seven-event agreement spans three years and marks TKO’s first-ever agreement with a state-...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TKO) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. “Despite a challenging global environment, TKO delivered solid results in Q2, with strong momentum heading into the back half of the year,” said Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chair and CEO of TKO. “Premium live content and experiences are heating up in an increasingly AI-driven world, and our businesses are well positioned to fully cap...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company, and WWE today announced a new multi-year global licensing agreement at their joint San Diego Comic-Con panel that expands Mattel's WWE portfolio to include Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), one of Mexico's most iconic and influential lucha libre promotions. This deal reinforces Mattel’s position as the home of WWE action figures and toys for fans worldwide. Beginning Fall 2027...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, will release its second quarter 2026 results after market hours on Monday, August 3, 2026. The live teleconference to discuss these results and provide a business update is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT the same day. The earnings release, the live call and any supporting materials will be accessible via TKO’s IR site – investor.tkogrp.com. Participants can also access the t...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joe Hand Promotions (JHP), the nation’s largest and most experienced distributor of premium live sports to the commercial market, is once again delivering premier WWE programming to bars and restaurants nationwide this summer. WWE’s marquee event, SummerSlam, will be available live from Minnesota on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 at 6pm ET. As one of WWE’s biggest annual spectacles, SummerSlam is expected to draw fans to commercial venues nationwide for a...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westcliff University, a leading global institution in career-focused higher education, is closing out its latest academic year on a high note, with a string of athletic achievements and institutional recognitions that demonstrate the university’s continued rise as a launchpad where championship-level competition and academic excellence go hand in hand. From national titles to top graduate program rankings and a strengthened commitment to military-connected studen...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) today announced the successful staging of two major international events in the Middle East and a neighboring market, with WWE® Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: FIZIEV vs TORRES in Baku, Azerbaijan. Both events delivered sold-out arenas, strong partner support, and significant fan engagement locally and globally. Held on Saturday, June 27, the events marked the first same-night WWE and UFC event pair...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO” or the “Company”), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced the completion of its accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”) to repurchase $800 million of its outstanding Class A common stock. “Completing this ASR marks another important step in our capital return program and reflects our continued confidence in TKO’s business and outlook,” said Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO. “Al...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced that World Liberty Financial (WLFI), an American financial technology company building products at the intersection of decentralized and traditional finance, will join as an Official Partner of UFC® FREEDOM 250, the historic event taking place on the grounds of the White House in Washington, D.C., this Sunday, June 14. World Liberty Financial will play a key role in UFC® FREEDOM 250 as the Pre...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO” or the “Company”), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend pursuant to which TKO’s Class A common stockholders will receive their pro rata share of an aggregate distribution of approximately $150 million from TKO Operating Company, LLC to its equityholders. The per share dividend to the holders of TKO’s Class A common stockholders will be...