WWE

Also known as WWF, WWE, Inc., World Wrestling Federation, Titan Sports, Inc., World Wrestling Entertainment

World Wrestling Entertainment LLC (WWE; formerly known as World Wrestling Federation or WWF) is an American professional wrestling promotion company. Additionally a global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into fields outside of wrestling, including film, football, and other business ventures, such as licensing its intellectual property to other companies to produce video games and action figures. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

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WWE is an American professional wrestling company that has expanded into a major entertainment corporation producing films, sports content, and licensed merchandise like video games and action figures. The company, currently owned by TKO Group Holdings, matters because it dominates the professional wrestling industry and has become a significant player in global media and entertainment.

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Key facts

Company.name: World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC
Company.logo: WWE official logo.svg
Company.logo_size: 150px
Company.image: WWE HQ Entrance.jpg
Company.image_size: 280px
Company.image_caption: Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut
Company.trading_name: WWE
Company.former_name: Titan Sports, Inc. (1980–1999)World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (1999–2002)World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (2002–2023)
Company.type: Subsidiary
Company.traded_as: (until 2023)
Company.predecessor: Capitol Wrestling Corporation
Company.founder: Jess McMahon or Vincent J. McMahon(as Capitol Wrestling Corporation Ltd.)Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon(as Titan Sports, Inc.)
Company.hq_location: 707 Washington Blvd
Company.location_city: Stamford, Connecticut
Company.location_country: United States
Company.area_served: Worldwide
Company.services: Licensing
Company.revenue: (2025)

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Wikidata facts

Official website: www.wwe.com
Image: WWE HQ Entrance.jpg
Motto: Then, Now, Forever, Together

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Commons category: World Wrestling Entertainment
inception: 1952-01-01
social media followers: 109000000

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Contents

Company history
Capitol Wrestling Corporation (1953–1963)
World Wide Wrestling Federation (1963–1979)
World Wrestling Federation and Titan Sports (1979–2002)
Purchase of WWF by Titan Sports (1979–1984)
Golden Era (1984–1993)
New Generation Era and start of the Monday Night War (1993–1997)
Attitude Era, purchase of WCW and ECW, and end of the War (1997–2002)
World Wrestling Entertainment (2002–present)
Ruthless Aggression Era and first brand split (2002–2008)
PG Era and brand reunification (2008–2014)
Reality Era, New Era, and second brand split (2014–2020)
COVID-19 pandemic and return to touring (2020–2022)
Changes in leadership (2022–2023)
Acquisition of WWE by Endeavor (2023)
Merger with UFC and the formation of TKO Group Holdings (2023–present)
Championships and accomplishments
Retired championships
Contracts
Stock and corporate governance
WWE Network and distribution deals
Broadcasts
Terminology
Expansion beyond wrestling
Subsidiaries
Active
Defunct
Investments
Charities
Relationship with Tapout
Partnerships
Drug testing and wellness program
Legal disputes and controversies
1990s drug scandal
1990s ring boy scandal
Disputes with rival companies
Owen Hart's death
Dispute with USA Network
WWF name dispute
Harry Slash and the Slashtones lawsuit
Ultimate Warrior-related disputes
Morals clause violations
Concussion lawsuit
Relationship with Saudi Arabia
Ashley Massaro affidavit
Misconduct allegations involving Vince McMahon
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

As in other professional wrestling promotions, WWE does not promote a legitimate sporting contest but rather entertainment-based mock combat performance theater, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and partially choreographed matches. However, matches often include moves that put performers at risk of serious injury or death if not performed correctly. The pre-determined aspect of professional wrestling was publicly acknowledged by WWE in 1989 to avoid regulation by athletic commissions. WWE markets its product as "sports entertainment", acknowledging professional wrestling's roots in competitive sport and dramatic theater.