Wrestling News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced a multi-year extension to their global licensing agreement which sees Mattel continue to produce a wide range of WWE products including action figures and accessories, playsets, roleplay items, vehicles, and vehicle accessories. Mattel and WWE have partnered to deliver a dynamic and diverse lineup of toys since 2010, now sold in over 50 markets worldwide. Mattel’s WWE...

FEASTERVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joe Hand Promotions, the global leader in live sports viewing for the hospitality market, which includes bars, restaurants, and casinos, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), today announced the launch of the Pints and PPVs Program. This program establishes commercial venues as go-to destinations for AEW fans, creating exciting communal viewing experiences and increasing fan engagement. Through Pints and PPVs, any Joe Hand Promotions customer licensed to show AEW ev...

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced the qualification process for the inaugural 16-team bracket. Featuring top programs from across the country, this high-stakes tournament will bring together elite competition and unprecedented prize money to the BOK Center in Tulsa this fall. Automatic entry will be awarded to the top 12 teams in the final 2025 NCAA Division I standings: Penn...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, in partnership with the Endeavor management team and additional investors. Silver Lake and its co-investors have acquired 100% of the outstanding shares in Endeavor they did not already own, other than rolled interests. With...

FEASTERVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joe Hand Promotions, the global leader in live sports viewing for the commercial market, which includes bars, restaurants, and casinos, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), today announced a multi-year agreement for Joe Hand Promotions to exclusively distribute AEW’s Pay-Per-View (PPV) events in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This extension builds upon the long-term commercial distribution rights partnership that began in 2019. The partnership offers c...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today released its financial results for the quarterly period and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. 2024 Highlights $7.111 billion in full year 2024 revenue Growth across the Owned Sports Properties segment driven by strong performance at UFC, WWE, and Professional Bull Riders (“PBR”) Growth in the Representation segment driven by strong...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TKO) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. “TKO delivered record financial performance in 2024 at both UFC and WWE, reflecting the strength of our IP, the dynamic audiences we serve, and the industry-best team of people we’ve assembled,” said Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chair and CEO of TKO. “In the year ahead, we will be focused on securing long-term U.S. d...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) today announced that UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, WWE, a global leader in sports entertainment, and PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s premier bull riding organization, will take over the T-Mobile Center for a series of major events from April 24-28. Beginning with PBR on Thursday, April 24, continuing with UFC FIGHT NIGHT on Saturday, April 26, and culminating with WWE's flagship weekl...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO” or the “Company”), a premium sports and sports entertainment company, today announced that its board of directors has declared its inaugural quarterly cash dividend pursuant to the capital return program the Company announced on October 24, 2024. TKO’s Class A common stockholders will receive their pro rata share of an aggregate distribution of approximately $75 million from TKO Operating Company, LLC to its equityholders. T...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The City of Bakersfield, California, and Dignity Health announced an expanded naming-rights partnership for one of the region’s most prominent venues. Originally known as Centennial Garden and most recently as Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center, the downtown complex will be rebranded as Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center next month. An official unveiling of the newly renamed venue is scheduled for mid-March 2025. “Partnerin...