Following Dwayne Johnson’s return to WWE in 2024, the whole scenario changed for good reason, as the company was trembling after Cm Punk’s injury and Brock Lesner’s name indirectly appeared in one former WWE employee’s lawsuit against Vincent McMahon. After being appointed as a board member of Tko Holdings, Johnson is dead set to revive WWE ahead of Wrestle Mania 40.
Dwayne Johnson | WWE
After returning his baby face, Johnson soon turned to his infamous heel after starting a feud with Cody Rhodes.
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Now, Johnson has joined Roman Reigns in a tag team match against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, who in particular has never played a main event at WrestleMania in his career.
Dwayne Johnson Joins Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 40 Match Against...
Dwayne Johnson | WWE
After returning his baby face, Johnson soon turned to his infamous heel after starting a feud with Cody Rhodes.
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Now, Johnson has joined Roman Reigns in a tag team match against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, who in particular has never played a main event at WrestleMania in his career.
Dwayne Johnson Joins Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 40 Match Against...
- 3/9/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
When you hear the words “professional wrestler,” whose face comes to mind? “Well, let me tell you something, brother…” there may be no more iconic figure in the world of professional wrestling than Terrence Gene Bollea. But you may know him as Hulk Hogan.
So Wtf happened to Hulk Hogan? With a career that spans over 45 years, a lot. Let’s start at the beginning. But before we do, let’s keep in mind that the source of a lot of what follows is Bollea, himself. The complete record of Terry Bollea’s life is My Life Outside the Ring, his 2009 autobiography, which is more exhaustive than 2002’s Hollywood Hogan. In an industry stocked full of duplicitous people, Hulk Hogan’s long been considered to have perhaps the most strained relationship with the truth of any of them. But neither should we let the truth get in the way of a good story.
So Wtf happened to Hulk Hogan? With a career that spans over 45 years, a lot. Let’s start at the beginning. But before we do, let’s keep in mind that the source of a lot of what follows is Bollea, himself. The complete record of Terry Bollea’s life is My Life Outside the Ring, his 2009 autobiography, which is more exhaustive than 2002’s Hollywood Hogan. In an industry stocked full of duplicitous people, Hulk Hogan’s long been considered to have perhaps the most strained relationship with the truth of any of them. But neither should we let the truth get in the way of a good story.
- 3/2/2024
- by Derek Mitchell
- JoBlo.com
Andre Roussimoff, popularly known as Andre the Giant was regarded as ‘the Eighth Wonder of the World’ due to his great size. Although he is mostly known for his contributions to the wrestling world since the World Wide Wrestling Foundation (Wwwf) promoter Vincent McMahon booked him as a ‘special attraction’, he famously played the character of a giant named Fezzik in the 1987 movie The Princess Bride.
Recently, The Princess Bride actress Robin Wright shed some light on her relationship with Andre the Giant, and the incident she recounted from her days on the movie’s set could not be more heartwarming.
Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in The Princess Bride
Robin Wright on How Andre the Giant Helped Her During the Filming of The Princess Bride
After making his USA acting debut in a two-part episode of the 1976 TV series The Six Million Dollar Man, French wrestler Andre the Giant...
Recently, The Princess Bride actress Robin Wright shed some light on her relationship with Andre the Giant, and the incident she recounted from her days on the movie’s set could not be more heartwarming.
Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in The Princess Bride
Robin Wright on How Andre the Giant Helped Her During the Filming of The Princess Bride
After making his USA acting debut in a two-part episode of the 1976 TV series The Six Million Dollar Man, French wrestler Andre the Giant...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from parent company, Tko Group, a day after a former employee accused him of sexual assault and trafficking in a recent lawsuit.
In 2022, McMahon announced he was stepping down from the WWE after an internal probe that found allegations of a hush-money payment to a former employee, with McMahon allegedly paying $3 million to the then-unnamed female, a WWE paralegal, to keep their “consensual” affair private. Following the investigation, he returned to WWE in July 2023.
However, on Thursday, the woman — Janel Grant, who was hired in...
In 2022, McMahon announced he was stepping down from the WWE after an internal probe that found allegations of a hush-money payment to a former employee, with McMahon allegedly paying $3 million to the then-unnamed female, a WWE paralegal, to keep their “consensual” affair private. Following the investigation, he returned to WWE in July 2023.
However, on Thursday, the woman — Janel Grant, who was hired in...
- 1/27/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Endeavor Group completed the combination of its UFC mixed martial arts league with World Wrestling Entertainment on Tuesday.
The two are now part of a new company, Tko Group Holdings, that will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “Tko” starting Tuesday. Endeavor said in a statement the new company reaches viewers in 180 countries and produces more than 350 events.
“Through this combination, Tko will leverage Endeavor’s expertise in areas including domestic and international media rights, ticket sales and yield optimization, event operations, global partnerships, licensing, and premium hospitality to drive revenue growth,” the company said in a statement.
The deal valued UFC at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion.
“The creation of Tko marks an exciting new chapter for UFC and WWE as leaders in global sports and entertainment,” said Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, who is also taking the helm at Tko.
“Given their continued connectivity to the Endeavor network,...
The two are now part of a new company, Tko Group Holdings, that will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “Tko” starting Tuesday. Endeavor said in a statement the new company reaches viewers in 180 countries and produces more than 350 events.
“Through this combination, Tko will leverage Endeavor’s expertise in areas including domestic and international media rights, ticket sales and yield optimization, event operations, global partnerships, licensing, and premium hospitality to drive revenue growth,” the company said in a statement.
The deal valued UFC at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion.
“The creation of Tko marks an exciting new chapter for UFC and WWE as leaders in global sports and entertainment,” said Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, who is also taking the helm at Tko.
“Given their continued connectivity to the Endeavor network,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Eileen AJ Connelly
- The Wrap
UFC and WWE are about to make their marriage official.
Endeavor Group Holdings and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday that the combination of UFC and WWE will be completed next week.
The two organizations will together form Tko Group Holdings, which will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “Tko,” on Tuesday.
The deal, which was announced in April, values UFC at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion. Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company.
WWE shares, which traders have been viewing as a proxy for the new stock, slipped 7 cents in morning trading, to $100.28, up 12% since the deal was revealed.
Endeavor shares added 30 cents to $21.81 as the broader market dipped. The stock is down 3% since the April announcement.
The move will mark the end of WWE’s status as a family-operated business,...
Endeavor Group Holdings and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday that the combination of UFC and WWE will be completed next week.
The two organizations will together form Tko Group Holdings, which will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “Tko,” on Tuesday.
The deal, which was announced in April, values UFC at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion. Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company.
WWE shares, which traders have been viewing as a proxy for the new stock, slipped 7 cents in morning trading, to $100.28, up 12% since the deal was revealed.
Endeavor shares added 30 cents to $21.81 as the broader market dipped. The stock is down 3% since the April announcement.
The move will mark the end of WWE’s status as a family-operated business,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Eileen AJ Connelly
- The Wrap
Superstar Billy Graham, the professional wrestler whose larger-than-life ring persona and charismatic style was hugely influential on the likes of Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Jesse Ventura and Ric Flair, has died. He was 79.
In a tweet, Flair confirmed that Graham had died. “The Superstar Billy Graham just left us. Thank you for all your influence on my career!” Flair tweeted. No cause of death was provided but Graham had been suffering poor health for a number of years and was hospitalized in February.
Born Eldridge Wayne Coleman in Phoenix, Arizona in 1943, Graham began bodybuilding at an early age. After dabbling in boxing and pro football, he had his first taste of notoriety when he was featured in a Muscle and Fitness magazine spread with then-fellow bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In 1969, he decided to enter the world of professional wrestling, and adopted the ring name Billy Graham, as a tribute to the...
In a tweet, Flair confirmed that Graham had died. “The Superstar Billy Graham just left us. Thank you for all your influence on my career!” Flair tweeted. No cause of death was provided but Graham had been suffering poor health for a number of years and was hospitalized in February.
Born Eldridge Wayne Coleman in Phoenix, Arizona in 1943, Graham began bodybuilding at an early age. After dabbling in boxing and pro football, he had his first taste of notoriety when he was featured in a Muscle and Fitness magazine spread with then-fellow bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In 1969, he decided to enter the world of professional wrestling, and adopted the ring name Billy Graham, as a tribute to the...
- 5/18/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WWE CEO Vince McMahon announced he is officially retiring from professional wrestling amid an investigation into financial and sexual misconduct accusations.
“At 77, time for me to retire,” McMahon wrote on Twitter Friday, July 22. “Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together.”
At 77, time for me to retire.
Thank you, WWE Universe.
Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
In a statement issued by WWE, McMahon said, “As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE. Throughout the years,...
“At 77, time for me to retire,” McMahon wrote on Twitter Friday, July 22. “Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together.”
At 77, time for me to retire.
Thank you, WWE Universe.
Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
In a statement issued by WWE, McMahon said, “As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE. Throughout the years,...
- 7/22/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Vince McMahon announced that he is retiring from WWE amid the ongoing misconduct investigation being undertaken by the company’s board of directors.
“As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE,” McMahon said in a statement released by the sports entertainment company. “Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you. I would like to thank my family for mightily contributing to our success, and I would also like to thank all of our past and present Superstars and employees for their dedication and passion for our brand. Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans for allowing us into your homes every week and being your choice of entertainment. I hold the deepest appreciation and admiration for our generations of fans...
“As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE,” McMahon said in a statement released by the sports entertainment company. “Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you. I would like to thank my family for mightily contributing to our success, and I would also like to thank all of our past and present Superstars and employees for their dedication and passion for our brand. Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans for allowing us into your homes every week and being your choice of entertainment. I hold the deepest appreciation and admiration for our generations of fans...
- 7/22/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Vincent McMahon has left his role as head of World Wrestling Entertainment. On June 15, the Wall Street Journal, citing documents and people familiar with the matter, reported that the WWE board was investigating McMahon's alleged 3 million settlement that banned a female paralegal from discussing their alleged affair. Two days later, the company and its board announced in a press release obtained by E! News that McMahon—the chairman and CEO—has "voluntarily stepped back" from his roles until the investigation concludes. WWE said a special committee of the board is "conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct" by McMahon as...
- 6/17/2022
- E! Online
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