WWE is preparing for its next pay-per-view with King and Queen of the Ring around the corner. Ahead of the pay-per-view towards the end of May 2024, WWE has started a promotional campaign that is now in full swing. The wrestling company recently released a poster for the event, featuring some of its top superstars.
A promotional image for WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring 2024.
However, when the poster made its way online, fans could not help but notice the similarities between it and Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther poster. As a result, fans quickly took to social media to accuse WWE of directly ripping off the Marvel film’s poster. Despite fan accusations, this isn’t the first time WWE has taken direct inspiration from movies. Here is what fans had to say about the King and Queen of the Ring poster online.
Fans Accuse WWE of Copying...
A promotional image for WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring 2024.
However, when the poster made its way online, fans could not help but notice the similarities between it and Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther poster. As a result, fans quickly took to social media to accuse WWE of directly ripping off the Marvel film’s poster. Despite fan accusations, this isn’t the first time WWE has taken direct inspiration from movies. Here is what fans had to say about the King and Queen of the Ring poster online.
Fans Accuse WWE of Copying...
- 5/7/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Aew’s Tony Khan On His WWE’s Comparison To Harvey Weinstein Drawing Negative Reactions(Photo Credit –YouTube)
Aew’s Tony Khan is known for pouring his heart out while talking and taking some really hard-hitting digs at his rival promotion, WWE. However, recently, he went too far and compared WWE to Harvey Weinstein. As expected, his remark drew reactions from all over and even the backstage reactions of both promotions had been highly negative. Now, Khan has reacted to his controversial digs. Keep reading to know more!
Tony Khan, while talking on NFL Network, said, “We are like the Pepsi of pro wrestling. We’re up against a really evil juggernaut. WWE is our competitor, that’s who we’re facing. Aew is like the Pepsi of pro wrestling. WWE is like the Harvey Weinstein of pro wrestling.” Following this remark, Khan faced the wrath of people in the pro wrestling industry.
Aew’s Tony Khan is known for pouring his heart out while talking and taking some really hard-hitting digs at his rival promotion, WWE. However, recently, he went too far and compared WWE to Harvey Weinstein. As expected, his remark drew reactions from all over and even the backstage reactions of both promotions had been highly negative. Now, Khan has reacted to his controversial digs. Keep reading to know more!
Tony Khan, while talking on NFL Network, said, “We are like the Pepsi of pro wrestling. We’re up against a really evil juggernaut. WWE is our competitor, that’s who we’re facing. Aew is like the Pepsi of pro wrestling. WWE is like the Harvey Weinstein of pro wrestling.” Following this remark, Khan faced the wrath of people in the pro wrestling industry.
- 5/1/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
The WWE world was hit with shocking news at the beginning of the year as Vince McMahon was charged with a damaging lawsuit. The former Tko board member was accused by his former associate of alleged se*ual abuse and s*x trafficking after which McMahon officially stepped down from the Tko board.
Vince McMahon
Since the allegations, everyone believed that McMahon’s tenure and relationship with the WWE would soon come to an end. It has now been reported that McMahon has sold his remaining shares in the Tko, doubling down on the fact that his association with the company is now over.
Vince McMahon Sells His Tko Shares, Putting an End to His Ties With WWE Vince McMahon will have no connection/link with WWE going forward
In January of this year, shocking reports about a lawsuit against Vince McMahon caused a stir in the WWE and fans.
Vince McMahon
Since the allegations, everyone believed that McMahon’s tenure and relationship with the WWE would soon come to an end. It has now been reported that McMahon has sold his remaining shares in the Tko, doubling down on the fact that his association with the company is now over.
Vince McMahon Sells His Tko Shares, Putting an End to His Ties With WWE Vince McMahon will have no connection/link with WWE going forward
In January of this year, shocking reports about a lawsuit against Vince McMahon caused a stir in the WWE and fans.
- 4/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel’s 2023 pay package totaled $83.9 million, according to the company’s proxy statement today. That includes $65 million in compensation last year as chief executive of Tko Group, the new public company that’s controlled by Endeavor.
His Endeavor bundle includes a $4.9 million base salary, a cash bonus of $34.6 million and stock awards valued at $43.5 million. The package is up from $19 million in 2022, but that came after a package worth $308 million in 2021. Proxies list the salaries of a company’s top five highest paid executives.
Endeavor’s largest shareholder, Silver Lake, is in the process of taking the company private. Tko, the home of WWE and UFC, will remain public. That company started trading in September. It was created from Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE from Vince McMahon.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Emanuel’s Endeavor pay was on top of his compensation from Tko Group.
His Endeavor bundle includes a $4.9 million base salary, a cash bonus of $34.6 million and stock awards valued at $43.5 million. The package is up from $19 million in 2022, but that came after a package worth $308 million in 2021. Proxies list the salaries of a company’s top five highest paid executives.
Endeavor’s largest shareholder, Silver Lake, is in the process of taking the company private. Tko, the home of WWE and UFC, will remain public. That company started trading in September. It was created from Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE from Vince McMahon.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Emanuel’s Endeavor pay was on top of his compensation from Tko Group.
- 4/25/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Ari Emanuel, in his capacity as CEO of Tko Group Holdings — the parent company of UFC and WWE — had a compensation package last year that hit nearly $65 million.
Tko granted Emanuel, who also is CEO of Endeavor, a base salary of $911,538, plus a $24 million cash bonus and stock awards worth $40 million in 2023, per a regulatory filing by Tko. All told, the exec’s pay package totaled $64.91 million.
Tko previously disclosed that Emanuel received stock grants worth $40 million, vesting over a four-year period, in conjunction with the closing of the UFC-wwe merger in September 2023 (which is majority owned by Endeavor).
Among other Tko execs, WWE president Nick Khan had a 2023 compensation package worth $32 million. That included a salary of $515,385, a bonus of $15 million, stock grants worth $12.1 million and a cash incentive compensation of $4.5 million. Vince McMahon, WWE’s former CEO who resigned from Tko’s board earlier this year in the...
Tko granted Emanuel, who also is CEO of Endeavor, a base salary of $911,538, plus a $24 million cash bonus and stock awards worth $40 million in 2023, per a regulatory filing by Tko. All told, the exec’s pay package totaled $64.91 million.
Tko previously disclosed that Emanuel received stock grants worth $40 million, vesting over a four-year period, in conjunction with the closing of the UFC-wwe merger in September 2023 (which is majority owned by Endeavor).
Among other Tko execs, WWE president Nick Khan had a 2023 compensation package worth $32 million. That included a salary of $515,385, a bonus of $15 million, stock grants worth $12.1 million and a cash incentive compensation of $4.5 million. Vince McMahon, WWE’s former CEO who resigned from Tko’s board earlier this year in the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Ari Emanuel, CEO of Tko Group as well as the soon-to-be-private Endeavor, saw a pay package valued at $64.9 million in 2023 as CE0 of Tko Group, the home of WWE and UFC. Tko is a relatively new company that started trading on the New York Stock Exchange last September.
Emanuel’s compensation included a $911k base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million, and stock awards valued at $40 million.
Tko chief operating officer Mark Shapiro’s package totaled $16 million for last year, according to Tko’s proxy statement filed with the SEC last year. Shapiro holds the same role at Endeavor.
The compensation committee noted revenue, adjusted ebitda gains, cost reduction, strong turnout for UFC and WWE live events, and a set of media rights deals for WWE, including a long-term deal with Netflix. “The effective leadership of our named executive officers was critical to our success in achieving these financial results and strategic activity milestones and,...
Emanuel’s compensation included a $911k base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million, and stock awards valued at $40 million.
Tko chief operating officer Mark Shapiro’s package totaled $16 million for last year, according to Tko’s proxy statement filed with the SEC last year. Shapiro holds the same role at Endeavor.
The compensation committee noted revenue, adjusted ebitda gains, cost reduction, strong turnout for UFC and WWE live events, and a set of media rights deals for WWE, including a long-term deal with Netflix. “The effective leadership of our named executive officers was critical to our success in achieving these financial results and strategic activity milestones and,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Endeavor’s $21 billion deal to merge its UFC with the WWE and create Tko Group Holdings last year created a live sports powerhouse. The deal, orchestrated by the Ari Emanuel-led holding company, also delivered rich compensation packages for its top executives.
Emanuel took home a package valued at nearly $65 million last year, including a $911,538 salary (it is prorated to reflect only Sept. 12, 2023 to the end of the year), a $24 million bonus, and $40 million in stock awards, per Tko’s 2023 proxy filing disclosed on Wednesday.
As always with CEO pay packages (including Emanuel’s $300 million-plus package in 2021), that number is dependent on the company hitting key metrics, and the share price consistently moving upwards.
Tko president and COO Mark Shapiro earned a package valued at $16.1 million last year, while CFO Andrew Schleimer took home an $8.8 million package. WWE president Nick Khan, who is also a board member of the company,...
Emanuel took home a package valued at nearly $65 million last year, including a $911,538 salary (it is prorated to reflect only Sept. 12, 2023 to the end of the year), a $24 million bonus, and $40 million in stock awards, per Tko’s 2023 proxy filing disclosed on Wednesday.
As always with CEO pay packages (including Emanuel’s $300 million-plus package in 2021), that number is dependent on the company hitting key metrics, and the share price consistently moving upwards.
Tko president and COO Mark Shapiro earned a package valued at $16.1 million last year, while CFO Andrew Schleimer took home an $8.8 million package. WWE president Nick Khan, who is also a board member of the company,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nikki & Brie Garcia aka Bella Twins On Stepfather John Laurinaitis’ Sex Trafficking Lawsuit ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )
Earlier this year, the pro wrestling world was shocked by another controversy related to former WWE boss Vince McMahon. What came as a big surprise was the name of John Laurinaitis (former Head of Talent Relations of WWE) getting involved in it. Yes, here we’re talking about the sex trafficking lawsuit that was filed in January. Now, Nikki Garcia and Brie Garcia, aka Bella Twins, have reacted to it!
For those who don’t know, Vince McMahon was accused of sex trafficking by a former WWE employee, Janel Grant, who filed a lawsuit earlier this year. As per it, she alleged Vince of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse during the period of 2019 and 2022. She also revealed about being trafficked to other men against a promise of advancements in career and financial favors.
Earlier this year, the pro wrestling world was shocked by another controversy related to former WWE boss Vince McMahon. What came as a big surprise was the name of John Laurinaitis (former Head of Talent Relations of WWE) getting involved in it. Yes, here we’re talking about the sex trafficking lawsuit that was filed in January. Now, Nikki Garcia and Brie Garcia, aka Bella Twins, have reacted to it!
For those who don’t know, Vince McMahon was accused of sex trafficking by a former WWE employee, Janel Grant, who filed a lawsuit earlier this year. As per it, she alleged Vince of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse during the period of 2019 and 2022. She also revealed about being trafficked to other men against a promise of advancements in career and financial favors.
- 4/24/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
As the WWE sees a major boom following the departure of Vince McMahon and the success of WrestleMania Xl, another promoter is emerging. But this isn’t just anybody, it’s Freddie Prinze Jr., who is hoping to move forward in a big way with his own wrestling promotion.
Speaking on his Wrestling with Freddie podcast, Freddie Prinze Jr. said he is that much closer to making the dream come true. “I am actively going on with my own personal wrestling federation. It’s something I announced about two years ago that I was going to try and do this. I am now pitching. I pitched to one place and it’s still actively out there. They haven’t said yes, they haven’t said no. The fact that they are still talking about it is a good thing. If they say no, I’ll let you guys know. I...
Speaking on his Wrestling with Freddie podcast, Freddie Prinze Jr. said he is that much closer to making the dream come true. “I am actively going on with my own personal wrestling federation. It’s something I announced about two years ago that I was going to try and do this. I am now pitching. I pitched to one place and it’s still actively out there. They haven’t said yes, they haven’t said no. The fact that they are still talking about it is a good thing. If they say no, I’ll let you guys know. I...
- 4/20/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Dwayne Johnson and John Cena’s return to WWE from their high-valued Hollywood career is a sign that things are changing around in the entertainment industry. Both these WWE stars used the pro-wrestling platform as a step-up to their big Hollywood career. However, their return means that pro-wrestling has now come on par with Hollywood in international reach, money, and content.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
Last weekend’s high-octane WrestleMania event marked a new defining moment in American television entertainment. The returning stars were not the only factor for this new pique of interest. WWE’s systematic change is something that Hollywood could learn from.
Dwayne Johnson’s Return To WWE Should Not Be Taken Lightly By Hollywood ‘The Final Boss’ Dwayne Johnson in WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
WrestleMania Xl became Peacock’s most-watched broadcast in history with 1.3 billion minutes of viewing (via Deadline). Professional...
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
Last weekend’s high-octane WrestleMania event marked a new defining moment in American television entertainment. The returning stars were not the only factor for this new pique of interest. WWE’s systematic change is something that Hollywood could learn from.
Dwayne Johnson’s Return To WWE Should Not Be Taken Lightly By Hollywood ‘The Final Boss’ Dwayne Johnson in WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
WrestleMania Xl became Peacock’s most-watched broadcast in history with 1.3 billion minutes of viewing (via Deadline). Professional...
- 4/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The world of WWE is filled with chaotic plots and unexpected events, and a love triangle with Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, and Kurt Angle is something many would never anticipate, but it happened anyway.
Stephanie McMahon via CBS Miami
Surprisingly, the story was orchestrated by former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, who made his daughter and Angle kiss on screen. According to the latter, it was not the most uncomfortable smooch ever.
WWE’s Kurt Angle Was Not Thrilled To Share A Steamy Kiss With Stephanie McMahon
Speaking on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show, wrestler Kurt Angle talked about how uneasy it felt for him to kiss Stephanie McMahon. He was in a love triangle situation with her and her now-husband Triple H.
“It was weird. It was very uncomfortable. Vince, not only was he directing, he was literally two feet away from us.”
Suggested“What a hypocrite I am...
Stephanie McMahon via CBS Miami
Surprisingly, the story was orchestrated by former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, who made his daughter and Angle kiss on screen. According to the latter, it was not the most uncomfortable smooch ever.
WWE’s Kurt Angle Was Not Thrilled To Share A Steamy Kiss With Stephanie McMahon
Speaking on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show, wrestler Kurt Angle talked about how uneasy it felt for him to kiss Stephanie McMahon. He was in a love triangle situation with her and her now-husband Triple H.
“It was weird. It was very uncomfortable. Vince, not only was he directing, he was literally two feet away from us.”
Suggested“What a hypocrite I am...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
While the wrestling world has seen a lot of magnificent wins and heartbreaking losses, it has also seen some of its best wrestlers of all time getting brutally injured during the fights. And yes, even though it is scripted beforehand, the fighters do, indeed, get hurt during the process nonetheless. Like the renowned professional wrestler and former WWE Champion, Ettore “Big E” Ewen.
Ettore “Big E” Ewen. | Credit: WWE.
In fact, sometimes fighters’ injuries get so severe that they end up hindering their fights, just like the crippling injury Ewen suffered in his neck two years ago back in 2022. And while the widely loved star from the wrestling world hasn’t returned to the ring since then, there may be further bad news awaiting fans as per the most recent updates he provided on his health and recovery.
Former WWE Champ Big E Not Returning to the Ring?
For those who do it,...
Ettore “Big E” Ewen. | Credit: WWE.
In fact, sometimes fighters’ injuries get so severe that they end up hindering their fights, just like the crippling injury Ewen suffered in his neck two years ago back in 2022. And while the widely loved star from the wrestling world hasn’t returned to the ring since then, there may be further bad news awaiting fans as per the most recent updates he provided on his health and recovery.
Former WWE Champ Big E Not Returning to the Ring?
For those who do it,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Former WWE chief Vince McMahon has come under fire again after the release of former WWE superstar and Mma fighter Ronda Rousey’s memoir Our Fight. The star has reportedly revealed many scandalous details about the promotion’s behind-the-scenes practices, especially McMahon’s way of running the company.
Rousey has called out WWE and McMahon on multiple occasions, with her memoir also revealing many harsh truths about the promotion. Rousey mentioned how the women’s division of the WWE was treated under the former CEO and how much they had to fight to get recognition. She also mentioned how McMahon reacted when she dropped the ‘Women’ in the ‘Women’s title’ while giving a speech.
Ronda Rousey’s Full-Blown Attack On Vince McMahon Ronda Rousey | Credits: WWE
Ronda Rousey began her professional wrestling career with the WWE in 2018 when she made an appearance in WrestleMania 34. The Mma star teamed up...
Rousey has called out WWE and McMahon on multiple occasions, with her memoir also revealing many harsh truths about the promotion. Rousey mentioned how the women’s division of the WWE was treated under the former CEO and how much they had to fight to get recognition. She also mentioned how McMahon reacted when she dropped the ‘Women’ in the ‘Women’s title’ while giving a speech.
Ronda Rousey’s Full-Blown Attack On Vince McMahon Ronda Rousey | Credits: WWE
Ronda Rousey began her professional wrestling career with the WWE in 2018 when she made an appearance in WrestleMania 34. The Mma star teamed up...
- 4/13/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Peacock’s deal with WWE for events like Wrestlemania expires in 2026, and Netflix or another streamer could snatch them up.
The hype of The Rock’s return and Cody Rhodes finishing the story delivered for WWE over the weekend. The annual Wrestlemania extravaganza is always a big audience draw — both in person and on TV — and this year’s Wrestlemania Xl demonstrated the event’s popularity once again by drawing the biggest ratings of any live entertainment program in the history of Peacock. The numbers are impressive, but they do bring the question of what will happen to live WWE events after 2026 to mind, as the wrestling promotion’s deal with Peacock expires.
Wrestlemania saw 1.3 billion total minutes streamed across both nights on Peacock. WWE’s YouTube channel drew a record-setting 67 million+ views on Sunday, April 7. Netflix recently acquired rights to WWE’s “Raw,” and could make a play for events like Wrestlemania next.
The hype of The Rock’s return and Cody Rhodes finishing the story delivered for WWE over the weekend. The annual Wrestlemania extravaganza is always a big audience draw — both in person and on TV — and this year’s Wrestlemania Xl demonstrated the event’s popularity once again by drawing the biggest ratings of any live entertainment program in the history of Peacock. The numbers are impressive, but they do bring the question of what will happen to live WWE events after 2026 to mind, as the wrestling promotion’s deal with Peacock expires.
Wrestlemania saw 1.3 billion total minutes streamed across both nights on Peacock. WWE’s YouTube channel drew a record-setting 67 million+ views on Sunday, April 7. Netflix recently acquired rights to WWE’s “Raw,” and could make a play for events like Wrestlemania next.
- 4/10/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Wrestlers experience some form of trauma due to the physical and emotional demands of the industry. At WrestleMania 40, Roman Reigns’ actions against Seth Rollins went beyond being just a “blunder.”
They showed us something deeper — the mindset of a champion haunted by past betrayals. Fans are saying that this blunder cost him the match, but it was more like his way of seeking revenge.
Roman Reigns hit Seth Rollins many times with a chair at WrestleMania 40 (Credits: WWE)
At the Show of Shows, the strong bond between him and Rollins fell apart completely. This wasn’t just a sudden breakdown; it was the result of years of built-up resentment and tension. Reigns lost his championship title after a heated moment with Cody Rhodes. But the loss of a brotherly bond was more than that.
Roman Reigns’ Explanation for a Blunder at WrestleMania 40
Roman Reigns‘ words against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania...
They showed us something deeper — the mindset of a champion haunted by past betrayals. Fans are saying that this blunder cost him the match, but it was more like his way of seeking revenge.
Roman Reigns hit Seth Rollins many times with a chair at WrestleMania 40 (Credits: WWE)
At the Show of Shows, the strong bond between him and Rollins fell apart completely. This wasn’t just a sudden breakdown; it was the result of years of built-up resentment and tension. Reigns lost his championship title after a heated moment with Cody Rhodes. But the loss of a brotherly bond was more than that.
Roman Reigns’ Explanation for a Blunder at WrestleMania 40
Roman Reigns‘ words against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania...
- 4/9/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Tko Group bought WWE from Vince McMahon in 2023. Following the purchase, they named Vince to the Tko Board and he handed control of the company over to the group. However, following a civil lawsuit that alleges sexual assault and sex trafficking, Vince left the board and gave up all power with the company he helped build to stardom.
Since he left, Vince has been selling his stock and over WrestleMania weekend, he sold more. This time around, he made $311 million in stock sales.
Vince McMahon Sells $311 Million In Stock
Vince McMahon has sold more stock since leaving WWE. This time, he sold 1.85 million of his shares in Tko at a per-share price of $89.01 for a total of $165 million, per an SEC filing Monday (via Variety). He then also sold 1.64 million shares of Class A common stock of Tko (also for $89.01 per share) for $146.2 million. He gets $311.2 million from the sales.
Since he left, Vince has been selling his stock and over WrestleMania weekend, he sold more. This time around, he made $311 million in stock sales.
Vince McMahon Sells $311 Million In Stock
Vince McMahon has sold more stock since leaving WWE. This time, he sold 1.85 million of his shares in Tko at a per-share price of $89.01 for a total of $165 million, per an SEC filing Monday (via Variety). He then also sold 1.64 million shares of Class A common stock of Tko (also for $89.01 per share) for $146.2 million. He gets $311.2 million from the sales.
- 4/8/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
More of former Tko Group Executive Chairman Vince McMahon’s large stake in the company is changing hands, with Endeavor and Tko agreeing to buy a combined $311.2 million of his stock.
In an SEC filing, Endeavor Group said it would buy shares worth about $146.2 million. Tko Group Holdings, which Endeavor controls, will buy another $165 million in stock.
The moves follow recent comments about McMahon’s Tko position by Mark Shapiro, who is president and COO of Tko and Endeavor. On Tko’s quarterly earnings call in February with Wall Street analysts, he said the company was “on the sideline” waiting to see if McMahon would be shedding any more of his holdings. He noted that McMahon at that time still owned about 20 million shares in Tko even after selling more than 8 million last November for more than $700 million.
McMahon has needed to shore up funding for his legal expenses. The...
In an SEC filing, Endeavor Group said it would buy shares worth about $146.2 million. Tko Group Holdings, which Endeavor controls, will buy another $165 million in stock.
The moves follow recent comments about McMahon’s Tko position by Mark Shapiro, who is president and COO of Tko and Endeavor. On Tko’s quarterly earnings call in February with Wall Street analysts, he said the company was “on the sideline” waiting to see if McMahon would be shedding any more of his holdings. He noted that McMahon at that time still owned about 20 million shares in Tko even after selling more than 8 million last November for more than $700 million.
McMahon has needed to shore up funding for his legal expenses. The...
- 4/8/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Vince McMahon continues to cash out his stock in Tko Group Holdings, the company formed by the merger of WWE and UFC that is majority-owned by Endeavor.
McMahon, the founder of WWE, resigned from the board of Tko Group in January 2024 in the wake of sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations against him by a former employee as detailed in a civil lawsuit. McMahon has strongly denied the allegations.
On April 7, McMahon entered into a stock sale agreement with Tko, which will purchase 1.85 million of his shares in Tko at a per-share price of $89.01 for an aggregate amount of $165 million, per an SEC filing Monday. Tko intends to retire the shares of stock purchased under the pact; the company intends to fund the share repurchase with approximately $150 million from a revolving credit facility and with cash on hand.
In addition, on April 5, Endeavor agreed to purchase 1.64 million shares of McMahon...
McMahon, the founder of WWE, resigned from the board of Tko Group in January 2024 in the wake of sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations against him by a former employee as detailed in a civil lawsuit. McMahon has strongly denied the allegations.
On April 7, McMahon entered into a stock sale agreement with Tko, which will purchase 1.85 million of his shares in Tko at a per-share price of $89.01 for an aggregate amount of $165 million, per an SEC filing Monday. Tko intends to retire the shares of stock purchased under the pact; the company intends to fund the share repurchase with approximately $150 million from a revolving credit facility and with cash on hand.
In addition, on April 5, Endeavor agreed to purchase 1.64 million shares of McMahon...
- 4/8/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
At Wrestlemania 40 this past weekend, WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque took to the stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and opened the events by declaring it a “new era” for the company.
It was the first Wrestlemania to be held under the ownership of Tko Group Holdings, formed when Endeavor spun out its UFC business and merged it with the WWE last year. And it was the first Wrestlemania in the WWE’s history without Vince McMahon behind the curtain, with the executive exiting the company in January after being hit with a lawsuit alleging battery and sex trafficking.
Now, McMahon – who remains the largest outside shareholder in the company – is taking another step toward a more complete break from the sports entertainment firm.
On Monday, Tko and Endeavor disclosed that McMahon is selling some $311.2 million worth of stock in the company, $165 million to Tko in...
It was the first Wrestlemania to be held under the ownership of Tko Group Holdings, formed when Endeavor spun out its UFC business and merged it with the WWE last year. And it was the first Wrestlemania in the WWE’s history without Vince McMahon behind the curtain, with the executive exiting the company in January after being hit with a lawsuit alleging battery and sex trafficking.
Now, McMahon – who remains the largest outside shareholder in the company – is taking another step toward a more complete break from the sports entertainment firm.
On Monday, Tko and Endeavor disclosed that McMahon is selling some $311.2 million worth of stock in the company, $165 million to Tko in...
- 4/8/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WWE’s biggest event, WrestleMania 40, was held as a two-night event at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 6 and 7, 2024. Professional wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions were witnessed fighting in the ring for the respected titles. Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes was the main attraction of the event this year with the addition of WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker.
Cody Rhodes is the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
WrestleMania Xl is the final WrestleMania that was live-streamed on the WWE Network, and it has been known that by January 2025, the WWE content will be moving to Netflix. Fans were very thrilled and excited for WrestleMania 40, especially for the main event, but have now expressed their one complaint about the event.
Cody Rhodes defeats Roman Reigns to ‘finish the story’
On the first night of WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins teamed up to fight...
Cody Rhodes is the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
WrestleMania Xl is the final WrestleMania that was live-streamed on the WWE Network, and it has been known that by January 2025, the WWE content will be moving to Netflix. Fans were very thrilled and excited for WrestleMania 40, especially for the main event, but have now expressed their one complaint about the event.
Cody Rhodes defeats Roman Reigns to ‘finish the story’
On the first night of WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins teamed up to fight...
- 4/8/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
In January, Vince McMahon stepped down as executive chairman of Tko Holdings after being accused of s-xually assaulting and s-x trafficking former WWE employee Janel Grant. While the lawsuit’s process has moved slowly, WWE was quick to distance itself from McMahon after the allegations came to light, and Paul Levesque, aka Triple H, ushered WWE in a new direction.
With WrestleMania 40 being the first major step in the company’s new era, which saw McMahon miss his first Wm since its inception, his trainer took to Ig to share his dismay over the matter.
Vince McMahon’s Personal Trainer Was Not Happy With His Absence in Wm 40 Vince McMahon | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
For obvious reasons, Vince McMahon wasn’t involved in the Showcase of the Immortals, as WWE was quick to distance itself from its founder father following the weight of the lawsuit. However, his absence hasn’t sat...
With WrestleMania 40 being the first major step in the company’s new era, which saw McMahon miss his first Wm since its inception, his trainer took to Ig to share his dismay over the matter.
Vince McMahon’s Personal Trainer Was Not Happy With His Absence in Wm 40 Vince McMahon | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
For obvious reasons, Vince McMahon wasn’t involved in the Showcase of the Immortals, as WWE was quick to distance itself from its founder father following the weight of the lawsuit. However, his absence hasn’t sat...
- 4/8/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Stephanie McMahon announced on her surprise return to WrestleMania 40 that she was proud of this year’s event as it was the first in the ‘Paul Levesque era’. Triple H has been running a pretty tight ship at WWE leading up to WrestleMania 40. The event was a first since WWE merged with UFC under the banner of Tko Group Holdings. While the company moves away from the control of the McMahon family, Triple H is the one still standing at its top as the Chief Content Officer.
Triple H at the opening night of WrestleMania 40 (credits: WWE)
Fans pointed out the fact that Triple H had managed to make some amazing creative decisions for the company since he took over. He even changed Vince McMahon’s earlier protocol for WrestleMania by including the American national anthem during the opening night.
Triple H Creates New Legacy With WrestleMania 40 That Would Trump...
Triple H at the opening night of WrestleMania 40 (credits: WWE)
Fans pointed out the fact that Triple H had managed to make some amazing creative decisions for the company since he took over. He even changed Vince McMahon’s earlier protocol for WrestleMania by including the American national anthem during the opening night.
Triple H Creates New Legacy With WrestleMania 40 That Would Trump...
- 4/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The grit, the gory, and the glory are more than enough to launch anyone into a full-blown panic attack mode in the wrestling world, and the Australian professional wrestler and current Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley was no exception to this. As it turns out, the hardcore WWE star has a super soft and insecure side to herself.
Rhea Ripley. | Credit: WWE.
This comes after the revelation from the Mosh Pit Kid herself, who admitted to having a straight-up panic attack for quite some time backstage before her incredible moment at WrestleMania 40. But this miserableness wasn’t because she was scared of her opponent Becky Lynch, but rather because of nervousness due to a personal thought of Ripley’s.
WWE Star Rhea Ripley was Brutally Panicking Before WrestleMania Event
In the ring, every wrestler seems as formidable as ever when they crash upon their opponent with full might and strength,...
Rhea Ripley. | Credit: WWE.
This comes after the revelation from the Mosh Pit Kid herself, who admitted to having a straight-up panic attack for quite some time backstage before her incredible moment at WrestleMania 40. But this miserableness wasn’t because she was scared of her opponent Becky Lynch, but rather because of nervousness due to a personal thought of Ripley’s.
WWE Star Rhea Ripley was Brutally Panicking Before WrestleMania Event
In the ring, every wrestler seems as formidable as ever when they crash upon their opponent with full might and strength,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Stephanie McMahon couldn’t be more proud of her husband and WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H when she made her surprise return to WWE at WrestleMania 40. Before the matches kicked off during night two of the biggest wrestling event, McMahon came to the ring and announced that she was proud of this year’s WrestleMania in particular. She dubbed it the first event of the “Paul Levesque era”.
Stephanie McMahon made a surprise return to WrestleMania 40 on night two of the event (credits: WWE)
Triple H later shared a BTS photo of them together with a single-word response showing what she meant to him. He wrote “Forever” in his caption, making WWE fans emotional and happy about the love and support in this wrestling family.
Triple H’s One-Word Response To Wife Stephanie McMahon’s WrestleMania Appearance Backstage photo of Triple H hugging Stephanie McMahon after her WrestleMania 40 appearance (credits: @tripleh)
Stephanie McMahon,...
Stephanie McMahon made a surprise return to WrestleMania 40 on night two of the event (credits: WWE)
Triple H later shared a BTS photo of them together with a single-word response showing what she meant to him. He wrote “Forever” in his caption, making WWE fans emotional and happy about the love and support in this wrestling family.
Triple H’s One-Word Response To Wife Stephanie McMahon’s WrestleMania Appearance Backstage photo of Triple H hugging Stephanie McMahon after her WrestleMania 40 appearance (credits: @tripleh)
Stephanie McMahon,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Stephanie McMahon opened the second night of WrestleMania 40 during a surprise appearance Sunday in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
“Every WrestleMania is special for its own reason,” Stephanie McMahon told the crowd at the WWE event. “But I think Wrestlemania 40 might be the one I am most proud of, because this is the first WrestleMania of the Paul Levesque era.”
Her husband Levesque, also known by his ring name Triple H, is the chief content officer and head of creative at WWE. Stephanie McMahon hyped up the crowd by doing Triple H’s signature line, “Are you ready?”
Stephanie McMahon kicking off WrestleMania Xl marks her first official appearance on WWE programming since her resignation as co-ceo in January 2023. She also attended the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, April 5.
Earlier this year, her father Vince McMahon resigned from his position as executive chairman of the board of Tko Group Holdings,...
“Every WrestleMania is special for its own reason,” Stephanie McMahon told the crowd at the WWE event. “But I think Wrestlemania 40 might be the one I am most proud of, because this is the first WrestleMania of the Paul Levesque era.”
Her husband Levesque, also known by his ring name Triple H, is the chief content officer and head of creative at WWE. Stephanie McMahon hyped up the crowd by doing Triple H’s signature line, “Are you ready?”
Stephanie McMahon kicking off WrestleMania Xl marks her first official appearance on WWE programming since her resignation as co-ceo in January 2023. She also attended the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, April 5.
Earlier this year, her father Vince McMahon resigned from his position as executive chairman of the board of Tko Group Holdings,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Triple H has been the man in charge after Vince McMahon’s retirement from the WWE and legendary wrestler Brock Lesnar getting implicated in a scandal. With both the WWE personalities facing trials, Triple H might be having a tough time handling things.
In a recent interview, H was asked about the potential return of Brock Lesnar to the wrestling ring. In a diplomatic tone, the wrestler stated that Lesnar is not out of the WWE. He further added that Brock Lesnar is at home “being Brock” and fans are having quite the fun with the interview!
Randy Orton and Triple H in the WWE Triple H Talked About Brock Lesnar’s Potential Return!
Brock Lesnar has been involved in a lot of controversy right now alongside Vince McMahon since the two have been allegedly involved in a scandal. With courtroom drama at their hands, Brock Lesnar had to take...
In a recent interview, H was asked about the potential return of Brock Lesnar to the wrestling ring. In a diplomatic tone, the wrestler stated that Lesnar is not out of the WWE. He further added that Brock Lesnar is at home “being Brock” and fans are having quite the fun with the interview!
Randy Orton and Triple H in the WWE Triple H Talked About Brock Lesnar’s Potential Return!
Brock Lesnar has been involved in a lot of controversy right now alongside Vince McMahon since the two have been allegedly involved in a scandal. With courtroom drama at their hands, Brock Lesnar had to take...
- 4/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Triple H has recently cleared the uncertainty surrounding Brock Lesnar’s future in WWE. The superstar wrestler, recognized as one of the most formidable combat sports athletes globally, has been absent from the ring since his last encounter with Cody Rhodes, a feud he lost at SummerSlam in 2023.
Brock Lesnar at the UFC weigh-in
His absence has been linked to the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon. However, the WWE executive has addressed Lesnar’s hiatus and reaffirmed that the former Heavyweight Champion remains a significant presence in the wrestling scene.
Triple H Reaffirms Brock Lesnar’s Future in WWE
During the Night 1 post-WrestleMania press conference, Triple H was asked about Brock Lesnar’s status in wrestling. The WWE executive shared some intriguing details surrounding Lesnar, who has been embroiled in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon for the past few months.
Triple H | Credit: WWE
He...
Brock Lesnar at the UFC weigh-in
His absence has been linked to the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon. However, the WWE executive has addressed Lesnar’s hiatus and reaffirmed that the former Heavyweight Champion remains a significant presence in the wrestling scene.
Triple H Reaffirms Brock Lesnar’s Future in WWE
During the Night 1 post-WrestleMania press conference, Triple H was asked about Brock Lesnar’s status in wrestling. The WWE executive shared some intriguing details surrounding Lesnar, who has been embroiled in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon for the past few months.
Triple H | Credit: WWE
He...
- 4/7/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Ronda Rousey has been a dominant figure in both UFC and WWE, amassing numerous accolades throughout her career. Her tenure in the UFC propelled her to become one of the highest-paid athletes on the roster, while also securing her a place in history as the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
While her UFC run is legendary, her WWE run is anything but as it was marred by a lot of booking issues as well as the fact that Rousey herself didn’t quite seem to care about professional wrestling as a whole.
Ronda Rousey, source: WWE
That is not all as Ronda Rousey made some startling accusations against WWE Superstar Drew Gulak and now finally, Gulak has responded to the accusations.
Ronda Rousey Accused WWE Star Drew Gulak of Inappropriate Behavior Ronda Rousey cutting a promo, source: WWE
While speaking during her appearance on NewsNation,...
While her UFC run is legendary, her WWE run is anything but as it was marred by a lot of booking issues as well as the fact that Rousey herself didn’t quite seem to care about professional wrestling as a whole.
Ronda Rousey, source: WWE
That is not all as Ronda Rousey made some startling accusations against WWE Superstar Drew Gulak and now finally, Gulak has responded to the accusations.
Ronda Rousey Accused WWE Star Drew Gulak of Inappropriate Behavior Ronda Rousey cutting a promo, source: WWE
While speaking during her appearance on NewsNation,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Silver Lake’s plan to take Endeavor private includes an investment of $250 million of seed equity “into a new business to be founded, managed and controlled” by executive chairman Patrick Whitesell.
The business will include “investing in and providing services to companies in the entertainment, media and sports industries; developing, producing, financing and exploiting film, television and digital audio visual content; talent management; and consulting with other entertainment companies,” according to an SEC filing today that include new contract details for Endeavor’s top executives.
So Whitesell, while continuing to be a big Endeavor shareholder and board member and remaining in a central role in WME, will be branching out. That’s all there was about the new company in the filing, which also laid out new employment letters for CEO Ari Emanuel and president and COO Mark Shapiro, who will be running Endeavor.
The document also refers a number...
The business will include “investing in and providing services to companies in the entertainment, media and sports industries; developing, producing, financing and exploiting film, television and digital audio visual content; talent management; and consulting with other entertainment companies,” according to an SEC filing today that include new contract details for Endeavor’s top executives.
So Whitesell, while continuing to be a big Endeavor shareholder and board member and remaining in a central role in WME, will be branching out. That’s all there was about the new company in the filing, which also laid out new employment letters for CEO Ari Emanuel and president and COO Mark Shapiro, who will be running Endeavor.
The document also refers a number...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Donald Trump is one of the most-talked about figures of the 21st century. He’s been a media mogul, a real estate maven, and was the 45th president of the United States of America.
How much do you really know about this billionaire multi-hyphenate? Read on to discover some of the most fascinating things about Donald Trump!
He Has Declared Bankruptcy Four Times
You read that right, millionaire Trump has been officially broke four times. It’s been reported that he blew $1 billion dollars.
Despite going bankrupt four times, Trump always managed to climb back to the top, rebuilding his empire in succession and today he is one of the richest individuals in the world.
Donald Trump Went To Military School
Trump spent his teen years at the New York Military School (Nyma), in Cornwall, New York. He arrived at the young age of 13 and there he completed eighth grade and high school.
How much do you really know about this billionaire multi-hyphenate? Read on to discover some of the most fascinating things about Donald Trump!
He Has Declared Bankruptcy Four Times
You read that right, millionaire Trump has been officially broke four times. It’s been reported that he blew $1 billion dollars.
Despite going bankrupt four times, Trump always managed to climb back to the top, rebuilding his empire in succession and today he is one of the richest individuals in the world.
Donald Trump Went To Military School
Trump spent his teen years at the New York Military School (Nyma), in Cornwall, New York. He arrived at the young age of 13 and there he completed eighth grade and high school.
- 4/3/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Anyone who has been a combat sports fan since the 2010s would know what an incredible run Ronda Rousey had. From her UFC debut to her initial run in WWE, Rousey was the next big thing in the world of wrestling. Not only did she help women’s wrestling reach new levels but is now one of the most revered female UFC and WWE champions ever.
Ronda Rousey (Image: Instagram | @rondarousey)
Yet in recent years, the actress and professional wrestler has kickstarted several controversies, with the recent being her tell-all memoir Our Fight. After making some crude allegations against Vince McMohan, Rousey in her latest interview reveals she was already concussed and injured before the first loss of her UFC career.
Ronda Rousey on Her First UFC Loss against Holly Holm Rousey and Holm in the ring (Image: YouTube | UFC)
Ronda Rousey used to be at the top of the...
Ronda Rousey (Image: Instagram | @rondarousey)
Yet in recent years, the actress and professional wrestler has kickstarted several controversies, with the recent being her tell-all memoir Our Fight. After making some crude allegations against Vince McMohan, Rousey in her latest interview reveals she was already concussed and injured before the first loss of her UFC career.
Ronda Rousey on Her First UFC Loss against Holly Holm Rousey and Holm in the ring (Image: YouTube | UFC)
Ronda Rousey used to be at the top of the...
- 4/3/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Cm Punk is a wrestling champion, known as well for his punches as he is for voicing his dissent. The wrestler has not had the best relationship with the WWE and even threw in the towel on his career for a bit before he made his way back to the ring.
The WWE has been rocked by some serious allegations this year, with Vince McMahon, the former CEO of the organization, at the heart of the controversy. Punk shared candid details about his last meeting with McMahon before delving into the controversy that ruined his reputation.
The wrestler spoke extensively about McMahon (Source: WWE)
Cm Punk opens up about his last meeting with Vince McMahon
Phillip Jack Brooks, best known as Cm Punk, is an American wrestler. He even tried his hand at Mixed Martial Arts a few years ago, but he had a humiliating run since the two are very different disciplines.
The WWE has been rocked by some serious allegations this year, with Vince McMahon, the former CEO of the organization, at the heart of the controversy. Punk shared candid details about his last meeting with McMahon before delving into the controversy that ruined his reputation.
The wrestler spoke extensively about McMahon (Source: WWE)
Cm Punk opens up about his last meeting with Vince McMahon
Phillip Jack Brooks, best known as Cm Punk, is an American wrestler. He even tried his hand at Mixed Martial Arts a few years ago, but he had a humiliating run since the two are very different disciplines.
- 4/2/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and he has been on top of the world for well over three years now. That is why it comes as no surprise that he is viewed as the biggest star in professional wrestling. In fact, Paul Heyman has now revealed the actual origin of Roman Reigns’ Tribal Chief gimmick and it’s not connected to The Rock whatsoever.
Roman Reigns, source: WWE
Fans have long awaited a potential clash between The Rock and Roman Reigns, yet concerns arose regarding its potential overshadowing of Cody Rhodes’ storyline. Initially, it seemed the narrative was leaning in that direction. However, a collective decision was made to ensure balance prevailed. Consequently, fans now look forward to Cody Rhodes facing off against Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 40.
Paul Heyman Reveals The Actual Origin of Roman Reigns’ Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman,...
Roman Reigns, source: WWE
Fans have long awaited a potential clash between The Rock and Roman Reigns, yet concerns arose regarding its potential overshadowing of Cody Rhodes’ storyline. Initially, it seemed the narrative was leaning in that direction. However, a collective decision was made to ensure balance prevailed. Consequently, fans now look forward to Cody Rhodes facing off against Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 40.
Paul Heyman Reveals The Actual Origin of Roman Reigns’ Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Ken Levine, the director of the critically acclaimed Bioshock saga, is developing Judas, his new game. Ghost Story Games, Levine’s new studio, is developing this game as its official first project. But fans only really want one thing from 2K Games and Levine: a new Bioshock.
Thanks to the eleventh anniversary of Bioshock Infinite, a post on X drew some attention. 2K Games replied to the fan question about a new possible Bioshock with a chef emoji, confirming that something could be in development regarding the Bioshock franchise.
Fans don’t want Judas; they are only worried about whether 2K Games will launch another game in the Bioshock franchise Fans wants a new Bioshock game really bad, and on post about Bioshock Infinite. 2K Games may have confirmed.
One of the greatest franchises in video games is Bioshock. Critics and fans praise the three games in the saga for their incredible original plot,...
Thanks to the eleventh anniversary of Bioshock Infinite, a post on X drew some attention. 2K Games replied to the fan question about a new possible Bioshock with a chef emoji, confirming that something could be in development regarding the Bioshock franchise.
Fans don’t want Judas; they are only worried about whether 2K Games will launch another game in the Bioshock franchise Fans wants a new Bioshock game really bad, and on post about Bioshock Infinite. 2K Games may have confirmed.
One of the greatest franchises in video games is Bioshock. Critics and fans praise the three games in the saga for their incredible original plot,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Roman Reigns (real name: Leati Joseph Anoa’i) is a former football player and a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the SmackDown brand. Roman Reigns is the current and longest-reigning WWE Universal Champion in his second reign, along with being the WWE Champion in his fourth reign.
Reigns, widely known for being the leader of The Bloodline, was initially positioned as a heroic character, with the company attempting to position him as the ‘face of the company’. It was met with some backlash, which is why when Roman Reigns returned in 2020, he returned with a villainous character portraying the Tribal Chief. This new persona was not only acknowledged but also met with acclaim. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active in the world currently, and his A&e documentary goes on to prove exactly that.
Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
Roman...
Reigns, widely known for being the leader of The Bloodline, was initially positioned as a heroic character, with the company attempting to position him as the ‘face of the company’. It was met with some backlash, which is why when Roman Reigns returned in 2020, he returned with a villainous character portraying the Tribal Chief. This new persona was not only acknowledged but also met with acclaim. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active in the world currently, and his A&e documentary goes on to prove exactly that.
Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
Roman...
- 4/1/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
The WWE WrestleMania is one of the biggest events in the world of professional wrestling. The popularity of the event has only grown over the years, as have the stakes.
WrestleMania will hit a milestone this year, as it is in its 40th edition. The previous 39 editions of the event have impressed, and a few moments are still talked about to this day, given just how high the shock value was. Here are 5 WrestleMania moments that made WWE fans lose their minds.
1. The return of Codey Rhodes to the WWE
Rhodes marked his return at WrestleMania (Source: Aew)
Cody Rhodes has had a strenuous relationship with the WWE. In 2016, the wrestler decided to walk away from the WWE, and he established the Aew as a rival. However, after his stint in the Aew, Rhodes eventually made his way back to WWE in 2022, as Seth Rollins’ mystery opponent in WrestleMania 38.
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WrestleMania will hit a milestone this year, as it is in its 40th edition. The previous 39 editions of the event have impressed, and a few moments are still talked about to this day, given just how high the shock value was. Here are 5 WrestleMania moments that made WWE fans lose their minds.
1. The return of Codey Rhodes to the WWE
Rhodes marked his return at WrestleMania (Source: Aew)
Cody Rhodes has had a strenuous relationship with the WWE. In 2016, the wrestler decided to walk away from the WWE, and he established the Aew as a rival. However, after his stint in the Aew, Rhodes eventually made his way back to WWE in 2022, as Seth Rollins’ mystery opponent in WrestleMania 38.
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- 3/31/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
In the world of professional wrestling, fans love characters who are larger-than-life and have passionate followings. But what happens when it’s hard to tell where the character ends and the real person begins? That’s a question WWE fans are dealing with right now because of something Paul Heyman said about Roman Reigns.
Roman Reigns | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Reigns has been holding onto the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for more than 900 days now, which is a pretty big deal in the wrestling world.
Suggested“Everything changed for Roman after this”: Marlon Brando’s Oscar Winning Movie Helped Roman Reigns Save WWE From a Nightmare Spot
Despite his dominance in the ring, many fans just aren’t buying into the idea of the 38-year-old as a hero. They’re not cheering for him like they do for other top wrestlers. Paul Heyman, Reigns’ longtime supporter and spokesperson,...
Roman Reigns | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Reigns has been holding onto the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for more than 900 days now, which is a pretty big deal in the wrestling world.
Suggested“Everything changed for Roman after this”: Marlon Brando’s Oscar Winning Movie Helped Roman Reigns Save WWE From a Nightmare Spot
Despite his dominance in the ring, many fans just aren’t buying into the idea of the 38-year-old as a hero. They’re not cheering for him like they do for other top wrestlers. Paul Heyman, Reigns’ longtime supporter and spokesperson,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson’s recent transformation into a heel character has injected a frenzy of excitement into WWE programming, infused with a new sense of strength and subtlety. This development blends The Rock’s quirky Hollywood charm with a rebellious attitude that defined his identity in the 90s. His recent appearance on Raw gave the wrestling community a shock, especially when he unexpectedly faced Cody Rhodes.
The Rock appeared in Monday Night Raw
On the March 25, 2024, episode of WWE Raw, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delivered a memorable final segment in which he bloodied Cody Rhodes. This moment was significant, as the practice of intentionally using a razor blade had been outlawed for years during the Vince McMahon regime.
Suggested“F*ck the Rock”: Dwayne Johnson’s Feud with Cody Rhodes’ Family Reaches a Boiling Point Ahead of WrestleMania Showdown
The Rock was supposed to wrap things up according to the plan,...
The Rock appeared in Monday Night Raw
On the March 25, 2024, episode of WWE Raw, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delivered a memorable final segment in which he bloodied Cody Rhodes. This moment was significant, as the practice of intentionally using a razor blade had been outlawed for years during the Vince McMahon regime.
Suggested“F*ck the Rock”: Dwayne Johnson’s Feud with Cody Rhodes’ Family Reaches a Boiling Point Ahead of WrestleMania Showdown
The Rock was supposed to wrap things up according to the plan,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has recently been the center of several serious and disturbing allegations, all of which the rapper has vehemently denied. Commonly known as Puff Daddy, two of the rapper’s properties were recently raided by US Homeland Security, which is investigating a string of accusations against him.
While he’s well-known in the entertainment industry for his music, he’s also a regular in the gaming industry, having curated the soundtrack for several titles ranging from 2004 (Fight Night) to as recently as 2018. Gamers now want his name erased from all the titles he was involved in, if the allegations are proven.
Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs Last Produced Songs for a Game in 2017
P Diddy was ever involved with only one WWE title, as the Executive Soundtrack Producer for WWE 2K17.
Diddy is currently facing allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his past partners.
Combs’ first involvement...
While he’s well-known in the entertainment industry for his music, he’s also a regular in the gaming industry, having curated the soundtrack for several titles ranging from 2004 (Fight Night) to as recently as 2018. Gamers now want his name erased from all the titles he was involved in, if the allegations are proven.
Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs Last Produced Songs for a Game in 2017
P Diddy was ever involved with only one WWE title, as the Executive Soundtrack Producer for WWE 2K17.
Diddy is currently facing allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his past partners.
Combs’ first involvement...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ayoub Hassan Adur
- FandomWire
Fierce media rivals like ESPN and Fox Sports aren’t often eager to see the other do well. But the competitors may be cheering one another this weekend.
Fox and ESPN will this weekend each broadcast two games from the new — depending on how one looks at it — Ufl, a league that has been built out of the former Usfl and its rival, the XFL. Fox will offer up both the Birmingham Stallions taking on the Arlington Renegades, and the St. Louis Battlehawks tackling the Michigan Panthers. ESPN on Sunday will showcase the D.C. Defenders squaring off against the San Antonio Brahmas as well as the Memphis Showboats vying with Houston Roughnecks. Over the course of the season some Ufl games will run on ABC.
There is hope that a combined league can help spring football take root with American sports fans after several years of failed attempts. “The merger helps with the football,...
Fox and ESPN will this weekend each broadcast two games from the new — depending on how one looks at it — Ufl, a league that has been built out of the former Usfl and its rival, the XFL. Fox will offer up both the Birmingham Stallions taking on the Arlington Renegades, and the St. Louis Battlehawks tackling the Michigan Panthers. ESPN on Sunday will showcase the D.C. Defenders squaring off against the San Antonio Brahmas as well as the Memphis Showboats vying with Houston Roughnecks. Over the course of the season some Ufl games will run on ABC.
There is hope that a combined league can help spring football take root with American sports fans after several years of failed attempts. “The merger helps with the football,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Vince McMahon was leading a fairly perfect life after having co-founded the modern WWE with his wife, Linda McMahon. But then everything came crashing down on him with a series of serious allegations from a former employee that the 78-year-old McMahon had to resign from his position as the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Vince McMahon. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
Yet, what’s worse is that his sad story didn’t even end with this sacrifice. According to recent reports, McMahon is said to have reportedly joined the list of all those celebrities whose names are banned from being spoken on the promotion’s programming — something that Brock Lesnar’s wife is very well aware of, being a member of it herself.
Vince McMahon’s Name Reportedly Banned From WWE TV
While Vince McMahon may have indeed contributed a major hand behind the establishment of the modern World Wrestling Entertainment, his...
Vince McMahon. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
Yet, what’s worse is that his sad story didn’t even end with this sacrifice. According to recent reports, McMahon is said to have reportedly joined the list of all those celebrities whose names are banned from being spoken on the promotion’s programming — something that Brock Lesnar’s wife is very well aware of, being a member of it herself.
Vince McMahon’s Name Reportedly Banned From WWE TV
While Vince McMahon may have indeed contributed a major hand behind the establishment of the modern World Wrestling Entertainment, his...
- 3/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Vince McMahon, the founder and former CEO of wrestling entertainment company WWE, received about $100 million through a sale of about 3.5 million shares of Tko Group.
Tko Group was formed last year through the Endeavor-led merger of UFC and WWE. Endeavor maintains a majority interest in Tko.
McMahon’s latest sale of Tko stock comes after he netted $408 million through a separate sale of shares earlier this month, and after he sold 8.4 million shares of Class A common stock in Tko — worth $670 million — last November. All told, to date he has earned almost $1.2 billion through Tko stock sales.
According to an SEC filing Thursday by Tko Group, McMahon’s latest stock sale was to an unidentified bank, with the 3.484 million shares transferred over the course of 15 business days (March 5-25). “Upon such physical settlement, [McMahon] received, in the aggregate, approximately $100 million from the Bank,” per the filing.
McMahon now owns 11.5 million shares of Tko Group,...
Tko Group was formed last year through the Endeavor-led merger of UFC and WWE. Endeavor maintains a majority interest in Tko.
McMahon’s latest sale of Tko stock comes after he netted $408 million through a separate sale of shares earlier this month, and after he sold 8.4 million shares of Class A common stock in Tko — worth $670 million — last November. All told, to date he has earned almost $1.2 billion through Tko stock sales.
According to an SEC filing Thursday by Tko Group, McMahon’s latest stock sale was to an unidentified bank, with the 3.484 million shares transferred over the course of 15 business days (March 5-25). “Upon such physical settlement, [McMahon] received, in the aggregate, approximately $100 million from the Bank,” per the filing.
McMahon now owns 11.5 million shares of Tko Group,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Shares in Truth Social parent Trump Media & Technology Group gave back most of their initial gains but still posted a strong debut on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Donald Trump’s majority stake.
The start of trading for the stock, which resulted from a Spac merger finalized last week, was not accompanied by the usual Wall Street pageantry of an opening-bell ceremony or a gladhanding photo shoot. Still, a surge of initial interest in the stock Tuesday morning prompted market officials to briefly halt trading. Once it resumed, shares eventually cooled off after rising as much as 50%, though they still rose 16% on the day to finish at $57.99.
At that price, Trump’s roughly 60% stake in the company would be worth about $4.5 billion, a conveniently timed windfall given the former president’s many legal obligations. A judge on Monday gave him a reprieve in a civil fraud case in New York,...
The start of trading for the stock, which resulted from a Spac merger finalized last week, was not accompanied by the usual Wall Street pageantry of an opening-bell ceremony or a gladhanding photo shoot. Still, a surge of initial interest in the stock Tuesday morning prompted market officials to briefly halt trading. Once it resumed, shares eventually cooled off after rising as much as 50%, though they still rose 16% on the day to finish at $57.99.
At that price, Trump’s roughly 60% stake in the company would be worth about $4.5 billion, a conveniently timed windfall given the former president’s many legal obligations. A judge on Monday gave him a reprieve in a civil fraud case in New York,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Randy Orton is a renowned professional wrestler signed to WWE, performing under the SmackDown brand. Orton’s career spans over 20 years and he holds a record for the third-most world championship reigns in the history of WWE. Regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Randy Orton comes from a lineage of great wrestlers.
The wrestler acquired the moniker The Legend Killer during a storyline where he began disrespecting and then physically attacking WWE Hall of Fame wrestlers and veterans. Randy Orton, at the age of 24, became the youngest world champion in the history of WWE after he won the World Heavyweight Championship. Orton’s infamous match with Triple H from 2009 is still one of the most-watched videos on YouTube.
Randy Orton and Triple H at WrestleMania25 Randy Orton-Triple H’s infamous 2009 match resurfaces online
One of the most memorable segments in WWE history was when Triple...
The wrestler acquired the moniker The Legend Killer during a storyline where he began disrespecting and then physically attacking WWE Hall of Fame wrestlers and veterans. Randy Orton, at the age of 24, became the youngest world champion in the history of WWE after he won the World Heavyweight Championship. Orton’s infamous match with Triple H from 2009 is still one of the most-watched videos on YouTube.
Randy Orton and Triple H at WrestleMania25 Randy Orton-Triple H’s infamous 2009 match resurfaces online
One of the most memorable segments in WWE history was when Triple...
- 3/24/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Although the wrestler Ronda Rousey has been out of the game for some time now, a recent report might suggest why that is so. It turns out that by the time she left WWE, she had been building bitterness towards its management, but more specifically towards Vince McMahon. Whereas Dana White, despite being her boss in the UFC, was the one she held in high regard. Here is what happened.
Ronda Rousey in The Expendable Ronda Rousey Slams Vince McMahon in Her New Book!
Ronda Rousey has had a diverse career, to say the least, from dominating the WWE ring to the octagon in the UFC, not to mention her aceivement as an Olympic judo medalist. Although her run in WWE was short, it was marvelous, as she won the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships among many other titles and accolades. But behind those exciting chapters lies one filled with joy,...
Ronda Rousey in The Expendable Ronda Rousey Slams Vince McMahon in Her New Book!
Ronda Rousey has had a diverse career, to say the least, from dominating the WWE ring to the octagon in the UFC, not to mention her aceivement as an Olympic judo medalist. Although her run in WWE was short, it was marvelous, as she won the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships among many other titles and accolades. But behind those exciting chapters lies one filled with joy,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In the summer of 1996, the World Wrestling Federation held its annual King of the Ring tournament. After weeks of matches, the semis and finals were set for June 23rd, 1996, with Stone Cold Steve Austin facing Jake “The Snake” Roberts for the crown later in the night. Roberts, then known for working from a Christian angle, would cut a promo before the match doing just that. Just before Austin took the ring and pinned Roberts, he was tipped about the promo’s contents.
After the five-minute match, Austin stood next to the same man who tipped him off, Michael Hayes. And it was there that a legend and a catchphrase were born, and an entire industry was born again. With a mouth full of blood, Stone Cold Steve Austin told his defeated opponent: “You sit there and you thump your Bible, and you say your prayers, and it didn’t get you anywhere!
After the five-minute match, Austin stood next to the same man who tipped him off, Michael Hayes. And it was there that a legend and a catchphrase were born, and an entire industry was born again. With a mouth full of blood, Stone Cold Steve Austin told his defeated opponent: “You sit there and you thump your Bible, and you say your prayers, and it didn’t get you anywhere!
- 3/22/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It is with no doubt one can say that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been one of the greatest inspirations behind numerous people’s Halloween costumes. But turns out, that is not all, its influence is way beyond unexpected corners, and that includes the WWE.
In particular, Paul Burchill’s persona in the ring which bore a striking resemblance to Johnny Depp’s iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. Thus, Vince McMahon’ was accused of plagiarizing the hit franchise. But did they really copy Depp? Here is the real story behind it!
Vince McMahon | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Did Vince McMahon Truly Base Paul Burchill’s Pirate Character on Pirates of the Caribbean?
Vince McMahon was not just a wrestler but a true performer. Throughout the years, he’s delighted countless fans by embodying various characters. And as he took charge of WWE, he made sure to keep things exciting and new.
In particular, Paul Burchill’s persona in the ring which bore a striking resemblance to Johnny Depp’s iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. Thus, Vince McMahon’ was accused of plagiarizing the hit franchise. But did they really copy Depp? Here is the real story behind it!
Vince McMahon | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Did Vince McMahon Truly Base Paul Burchill’s Pirate Character on Pirates of the Caribbean?
Vince McMahon was not just a wrestler but a true performer. Throughout the years, he’s delighted countless fans by embodying various characters. And as he took charge of WWE, he made sure to keep things exciting and new.
- 3/22/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Tko Group Holdings, the Endeavor-run parent of the UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle a lawsuit filed nearly a decade ago by fighters in the mixed-martial-arts organization.
The settlement comes weeks before a trial was scheduled to start, with potential damages reaching up to $1.6 billion. Five lawsuits were originally filed between December 2014 and March 2015, with fighters claiming that the UFC violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. In June 2015, the suits were consolidated into a single case.
The essence of the complaint was that UFC had abused its monopoly power to limit fighters’ pay. The UFC and Tko had rejected that claim, arguing that over a period of time the circuit had increased the number of bouts, the number of fighters and overall compensation.
Endeavor acquired control of the UFC in 2016 and then rolled it up entirely as it was launching its IPO in 2021. Tko, which is 51% owned by Endeavor,...
The settlement comes weeks before a trial was scheduled to start, with potential damages reaching up to $1.6 billion. Five lawsuits were originally filed between December 2014 and March 2015, with fighters claiming that the UFC violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. In June 2015, the suits were consolidated into a single case.
The essence of the complaint was that UFC had abused its monopoly power to limit fighters’ pay. The UFC and Tko had rejected that claim, arguing that over a period of time the circuit had increased the number of bouts, the number of fighters and overall compensation.
Endeavor acquired control of the UFC in 2016 and then rolled it up entirely as it was launching its IPO in 2021. Tko, which is 51% owned by Endeavor,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Becky Lynch is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the WWE women’s division who has truly seen a level of success many can only dream of. She is beloved for a good reason but it appears she ended up getting a ton of backlash from WWE fans for posing with USA President Joe Biden recently.
Becky Lynch, source: WWE
Big Time Becks is currently engaged in a feud with Rhea Ripley and is set to challenge for Rhea Ripley’s Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40, and many fans are rooting for Becky Lynch to topple Rhea Ripley.
Becky Lynch Faced A Ton of Backlash From WWE Fans For Visiting Joe Biden Becky Lynch and Joe Biden, source: @beckylynchwwe
Becky Lynch had the esteemed privilege of representing both Ireland and WWE at the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. Alongside other distinguished Irish figures, Lynch received an invitation to the White House,...
Becky Lynch, source: WWE
Big Time Becks is currently engaged in a feud with Rhea Ripley and is set to challenge for Rhea Ripley’s Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40, and many fans are rooting for Becky Lynch to topple Rhea Ripley.
Becky Lynch Faced A Ton of Backlash From WWE Fans For Visiting Joe Biden Becky Lynch and Joe Biden, source: @beckylynchwwe
Becky Lynch had the esteemed privilege of representing both Ireland and WWE at the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. Alongside other distinguished Irish figures, Lynch received an invitation to the White House,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
The Undertaker has had a magnificent career in the WWE. The Phenom still holds the record for the most WrestleMania wins in WWE history (21 straight wins). The aura of the Undertaker and the fear he instills in his opponents made him a mythical figure and Mark Calaway made sure WWE fans never got tired of his character.
The Undertaker during his boneyard match with Aj Styles
The Undertaker had many iconic matches in his career including with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Mankind, and his highly satisfying boneyard match with A.J Styles. However, he did not get to have the much-anticipated match with Sting. The surprising reason behind this was Vince McMahon not approving the matcha as he felt it was not worth it.
Vince McMahon Didn’t Approve Much-Hyped Match between The Undertaker and Sting The much-hyped Undertaker vs Sting WWE match did not happen
The Undertaker has cemented his...
The Undertaker during his boneyard match with Aj Styles
The Undertaker had many iconic matches in his career including with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Mankind, and his highly satisfying boneyard match with A.J Styles. However, he did not get to have the much-anticipated match with Sting. The surprising reason behind this was Vince McMahon not approving the matcha as he felt it was not worth it.
Vince McMahon Didn’t Approve Much-Hyped Match between The Undertaker and Sting The much-hyped Undertaker vs Sting WWE match did not happen
The Undertaker has cemented his...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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