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WWE and Bleacher Report Sign Multi-Year Global Deal, Expanding B/R’s Sports Portfolio

WWE and Bleacher Report have finalized a multi-year global content partnership, granting B/R worldwide highlight rights across WWE’s weekly programming and premium live events. The agreement, which begins ahead of the October 10 Money in the Bank event, positions WWE as a major property partner alongside the NFL and NBA. Content will be distributed across B/R, House of Highlights, and B/R Wrestling, with B/R teams securing ringside access at select premium live events.

via Bleacher Report|

#bleacher-report #media-rights #sports-business

entertainment-business27 days ago•132 min saved

Ari Emanuel’s Memoir 'Roll the Calls' Debuts Amidst Industry Turmoil and Political Advocacy

Ari Emanuel has released his new memoir, 'Roll the Calls,' ghostwritten by J.R. Moehringer, detailing his rise from a CAA mailroom clerk to the head of WME Group and TKO. The book, which features an audiobook narration by Bob Odenkirk, explores his early struggles with dyslexia and the brutal power dynamics of Hollywood. In accompanying interviews, Emanuel defends cross-partisan dialogue with the Trump administration regarding film tax credits and expresses optimism about AI enhancing rather than replacing creative talent.

via vulture.com|

#ari-emanuel #entertainment-business #hollywood-memoir

business2 months ago•2 min saved

McMahon Pays $42.5M to Settle WWE-UFC Merger Shareholder Case

Vince McMahon and his insurers will pay $42.5 million as part of a $147.5 million settlement resolving a shareholder lawsuit over WWE's merger with UFC, with WWE contributing $105 million, and the deal—led by Endeavor's UFC via TKO Group Holdings—still awaiting court approval.

via Ringside News|

#business #shareholder-lawsuit #tko-group-holdings

business2 months ago•2 min saved

TKO Posts $30 Million Loss From UFC White House Card Despite Q2 Revenue Rise

TKO Group Holdings disclosed a roughly $30 million loss from UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, noting no live gate and initial costs exceeding $60 million offset in part by sponsorships; despite the one-off expense, UFC revenue rose 29% year over year in Q2 2026 thanks to a new Paramount media-rights deal.

via MMA Fighting|

#business #financial-results #media-rights

ufc-news3 months ago•26 min saved

Logan Paul claims McGregor’s WWE move signals a fading fighting career

After Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 loss, Logan Paul said the Irish superstar is shifting to WWE because he’s “incapable of fighting.” McGregor, 38, remains under UFC contract with a likely return in 2027 and has teased a BKFC path; WWE and UFC operate under the TKO Group umbrella, and a high-profile McGregor–Paul crossover has been floated but nothing is official.

via MMA Mania|

#conor-mcgregor #logan-paul #tko-group-holdings

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Invests in TKO Stock, Linking UFC and WWE to White House Spotlight

Donald Trump disclosed purchasing between $15,000 and $50,000 worth of stock in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC and WWE. White House officials say such trades are guided by advisers. The piece notes an upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House lawn on June 14 and mentions WWE figures with ties to the administration, illustrating how Trump’s investment intersects sports entertainment and politics.

via Fightful|

#donald-trump #stock-disclosure #tko-group-holdings

politics4 months ago•8 min saved

Trump Buys UFC Parent Stock While Pushing White House Fight, Sparking Ethics Questions

President Donald Trump disclosed buying between $15,001 and $50,000 of TKO Group Holdings, the UFC’s parent company, on March 25 while actively promoting a White House UFC event for his birthday, prompting critics to call it a conflict of interest and possible self-enrichment; officials say stock trades are managed by advisers and there was no immediate White House comment.

via HuffPost|

#conflict-of-interest #politics #tko-group-holdings

business7 months ago•1 min saved

TKO Sees $30M Loss on White House UFC Event, Eyes Long-Term Viewership Gains

TKO Group Holdings expects the UFC event at the White House on June 14 to cost up to $60 million and anticipates about a $30 million loss, framing it as a long-term investment to grow viewership and subscribers on Paramount+. The company plans to offset roughly half the spend with corporate partnerships and other B2B monetization around the event, even as no fights are yet announced.

via Wrestling Inc.|

#business #corporate-partnerships #earnings

business7 months ago•1 min saved

UFC to fund a $60m White House spectacle for 250th anniversary

The UFC plans a June 14 White House event to mark America’s 250th anniversary, with an estimated $60 million spend described as a long-term investment for earned media rather than profit; corporate partners are expected to offset about $30m. The event would host around 5,000 spectators on the South Lawn and about 80,000 more at the Ellipse, while bouts are not yet confirmed though several big-name fighters have shown interest.

via BBC|

#business #corporate-partners #investment

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Benn’s $15M Paycheck Backed by SELA, Not UFC Funds, TKO Says

TKO Group Holdings executive Mark Shapiro said Conor Benn’s reported $15 million one‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing isn’t paid by TKO; the purse is financed by SELA, the Saudi-backed backer. Benn’s signing is described as a one‑fight plan with potential marquee superfights in 2026, with White and Khan leading the effort and Benn not expected to fight regularly on Zuffa Boxing at this time.

via MMA Fighting|

#business #conor-benn #fighter-pay-criticism

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Vince McMahon to Sell $311 Million in Stock Back to WWE's Parent Company

Vince McMahon has sold $311 million worth of TKO shares back to the company and Endeavor, bringing his total earnings from stock sales to about $1.5 billion. This comes after his resignation from the board of TKO Group in January 2024 amidst sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations, which he has strongly denied. Meanwhile, WWE's WrestleMania 40 marked the highest-selling single night in WWE history with in-person attendance of 72,755, and Stephanie McMahon made a surprise appearance at the event. Endeavor, which recently announced a deal to go private with private-equity firm Silver Lake, is not including TKO Group in the transaction and it will remain a publicly traded company.

via Variety|

#business #endeavor #stock-repurchase

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Vince McMahon's $311M Stock Sell-Off to TKO and Endeavor"

Vince McMahon, former WWE executive, is selling $311.2 million worth of TKO stock to the company and Endeavor, further distancing himself from the sports entertainment firm. This move comes after McMahon's exit from the company in January and follows TKO's acquisition of WWE. The stock repurchase plan will increase Endeavor's ownership stake in TKO, while Triple H has been given creative control and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has joined as a board member.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#business #endeavor #stock-sale

legal-settlement2 years ago•1 min saved

"UFC Agrees to $335 Million Settlement in Athlete Class-Action Lawsuits"

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle two class-action lawsuits filed by former UFC fighters alleging antitrust law violations. The lawsuits claimed that UFC paid fighters less than they were entitled to and engaged in anticompetitive actions. The settlement will be paid in installments over time and is subject to court approval.

via Variety|

#antitrust-laws #class-action-lawsuits #legal-settlement

business-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

UFC's Owner Pays $335 Million to Settle Antitrust Lawsuits with Fighters

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle a lawsuit filed by fighters nearly a decade ago, just before a trial was scheduled to start. The fighters had claimed that the UFC violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by abusing its monopoly power to limit their pay. The settlement will be paid in installments over an agreed-upon period of time and is subject to judicial approval. This comes as TKO, which is 51% owned by Endeavor, faces legal challenges unrelated to the UFC suits, including a bombshell lawsuit against former WWE executive chairman Vince McMahon and a class-action suit alleging a "sham sales process" in the merger of the UFC and WWE.

via Deadline|

#antitrust-suit #business-legal #endeavor

sports-and-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Vince McMahon's Stock Sell-Off and WWE's Future: The Latest Updates"

TKO Group Holdings President Mark Shapiro addressed Vince McMahon's recent stock selloff, stating that the company did not participate and is not in conversation with McMahon. McMahon retired from TKO earlier this year amid sex trafficking allegations, which also involve former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. The allegations have led to legal action and federal investigation, impacting WWE's creative plans and partnerships.

via Wrestling Inc.|

#mark-shapiro #sex-trafficking-allegations #sports-and-entertainment