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WWE surpasses 70m YouTube subs

WWE’s official YouTube channel has surpassed the 70 million subscriber milestone. WWE ranks as the Nnumber 1 Sports channel on YouTube, ahead of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, ESPN and NASCAR.  To date, only five other channels have crossed this milestone, and WWE’s YouTube channel is also the fifth most-viewed channel globally with over 52 […]

December 3, 2020By Nik Roseveare

WWE increases revenues and Networks subs

WWE has reported Q3 revenue of $221.6 million, an increase of 19 per cent on the same period last year. WWE Network, the company’s SVoD platform, saw average paid subscribers hit 1.6 million, an increase of 6 per cent. Digital video views were 9.2 billion, an increase of 3 per cent, and hours consumed were […]

October 30, 2020By Nik Roseveare

McMahon doc heading to Netflix

WWE’s CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon is set to feature in a multi-part, biographical series on Netflix. Nick Khan, WWE’s Chief Revenue Officer, confirmed the news, saying: “In a groundbreaking deal, we have sold a multi-part documentary with Netflix on the life of none other than our very own Vince McMahon. By groundbreaking, I mean […]

October 30, 2020By Nik Roseveare

WWE appoints Nohra VP & GM, APAC

WWE has announced the appointment of Carlo Nohra as Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific.  Previously, Nohra served as WWE Vice President & General Manager, MENA, where he successfully oversaw the consolidation of the company’s media rights agreements, launched WWE’s Arabic-language programming efforts, and expanded its live events strategy in the region. In his […]

October 28, 2020

WWE appoints Nardini to Board of Directors

WWE has announced that Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, has been elected to its Board of Directors. “Erika is a seasoned executive with a tremendous track record of building businesses, developing experiences, and engaging different audiences across the media ecosystem,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO. “Her entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and understanding […]

October 6, 2020

WWE moves production to Amway Center

WWE is moving all of its TV production to the Amway Center in Orlando – home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Throughout the pandemic, WWE has maintained a regular filming schedule for its weekly TV shows and PPV events inside its Performace Center, also based in Orlando, but will be moving to the much larger […]

August 17, 2020By Nik Roseveare

WWE names Khan President & Chief Revenue Officer

WWE has announced that Nick Khan, former Co-Head of Television at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has been named President & Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “Nick is a seasoned media executive with a deep understanding of our business and a proven track record of generating significant value for […]

August 5, 2020

WWE sees record revenue despite pandemic

WWE has reported Q2 revenues of $223.4 million (€189.6m) as compared to $268.9 million in the prior year quarter reflecting the timing of the company’s PPV event in Saudi Arabia; Revenues reached a record $514.4 million year-to-date, representing 14 per cent growth from the prior year period. WWE Network, the company’s SVoD platform sae average […]

July 30, 2020

WWE appoints Bermudez-Key as LatAm GM

WWE has announced the appointment of Klaudia Bermudez-Key as General Manager, Latin America. In her new role, Bermudez-Key will lead WWE’s strategic business initiatives and day-to-day operations in the LATAM region and work with partners across all of WWE’s lines of business, including television, live events, marketing, sponsorship, advanced media, licensing and merchandising. She will […]

July 20, 2020

WWE appoints Salen CFO

WWE has announced the appointment of Kristina Salen as Chief Financial Officer reporting directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, effective August 3rd. Salen served as the first CFO of Etsy, where she grew the business from $895 million in gross sales to $3 billion in four years, led and executed the company’s IPO […]

July 8, 2020