Wrestling News

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Shapiro, will participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) in San Francisco, CA. A link to the live session, as well as a replay available for at least 30 days, will be accessible on the company’s investor relations websi...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K26, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be available starting March 6 for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam. The current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk strikes a defiant pose on the Standard Edition cover, a position befitting a Triple Crown Champion. One of the most celebrated and subversive personas in WWE history, CM Punk previousl...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results after market hours on Wednesday, February 25, 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 c...

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, generated more than $180,000 in net proceeds in 2025, all of which will be allocated to the 2026 prize purse and additional event advertising. “Thanks to the incredible support around last year’s event, we’re able to put those proceeds directly into this year’s prize purse,” said Matt Surber, tournament director of the National Duals Invitational. “With Paycom’s part...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Sports Illustrated, the leading 360-degree media platform, announced the launch of SI TV, a new free ad-supported streaming television channel available 24/7 on many FAST services. The all-new channel brings Sports Illustrated’s trusted storytelling to a new platform, anchored in original programming, live events, sports lifestyle and archival content. From behind-the-scenes content from some of the most iconic Sports Illustrated cover shoots, to daily betting i...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Real Intelligence (“A.R.I.”), a leading alternative investment platform and provider of growth capital to North American innovators, announced that it has acquired a controlling majority interest and expanded its governance role at Lights Out Sports. The investment reflects A.R.I.’s conviction that Lights Out represents a compelling opportunity to build long-term enterprise value through disciplined leadership and scalable growth across combat sports, media...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), the bold disruptor with a kind heart, today announced the extension of its partnership with The Wonder Women of Wrestling Foundation (WWOWF) for a second consecutive year. e.l.f. returns as the first-ever beauty sponsor of the WWOWF Varsity Girls Wrestling Tournament on December 29-30, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. This continued partnership reinforces e.l.f.’s commitment to leveling the playing field for...

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a milestone tournament for college wrestling, the National Duals Invitational sponsored by Paycom today announced that next year’s event will take place Dec. 12-13, 2026, at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The decision comes on the heels of the inaugural 2025 tournament, which delivered exceptional competition, strong attendance and a championship performance by Ohio State, which claimed the title and $200,000 grand prize. “We were blown away by the...

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...

STAMFORD, Conn. & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) and DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) today announced an official partnership that will connect fans to custom integrations and experiences across WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment, and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. DoorDash will have a prominent presence across WWE’s and UFC’s most high-profile moments and platforms, including live events and broadcasts, and will also leverage the...