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Monday, July 27, 2020
Sunday, July 26, 2020
The Undertaker Has Arrived on TikTok The Undertaker (real name Mark Calaway) has expanded his social media presence once again, as "The Deadman" now has an ...
The Undertaker (real name Mark Calaway) has expanded his social media presence once again, as "The Deadman" now has an ...
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The Latest WWE News For 07/26/20
WWE Hall-of-Famer Jerry Lawler took to Twitter on Saturday to post a ... The 70-year-old pro wrestling legend posted a photo accompanying the motto ...
James has become a legend, without a doubt, she's loved by fans and has written several pages of WWE history. But behind the scenes, there are ...
World Wrestling Entertainment chairman and CEO Vince McMahon reportedly didn't think that the coronavirus was all that bad, according to an article ...
However, Chris Jericho spent a great deal of time working as a WWE ... and he accomplished a lot during his time with World Wrestling Entertainment.
Professional wrestling is sports entertainment at the end of the day, that's what ... As Bruce Prichard once revealed on Something To Wrestle, McMahon ... He is the best manager in the world one hundred percent,” Werdum added....
He brought his talents to the commentary desk for the big main even featuring the WWE Champion Sgt. Slaughter and the legendary Hulk Hogan.
He wants to be an entertainment mogul, making movies, making T.V. shows, producing pay per views, all the things WWE has done as a publicly traded ...
Even though WWE is considered the gold standard of professional wrestling, it's mainly for the entertainment value and the dollars. It's in the bingo halls ...
WWE reportedly lost a major television deal with Sky Sports to AEW recently. Yet, AEW is still receiving criticism for "losing half its viewers".
In the latest news from Extreme Rules 2020, things truly went extreme during the battle for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship between ...
Cesaro would pick up the victory after a short but entertaining match-up. Tables match set for WWE Extreme Rules. As was being indicated by the ...
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., is an integrated media and entertainment companyhttps://corporate.wwe.com/who-we-are/company-overview - By Brian Harrod
Titan Towers is an office building located in Stamford, Connecticut, It serves as a global headquarters for Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment promotion company
The Company is principally engaged in the production and distribution of wrestling entertainment content through various channels. It operates through three segments: Media, Live Events and Consumer Products.
The Media segment reflects the production and monetization of long-form and short-form video content across various platforms, including WWE Network, broadcast and pay television, digital and social media, as well as filmed entertainment.
Live Event segment provides ongoing content for its media platforms. It also includes ticket sales and sale of travel packages associated with the Company’s global live events.
The Consumer Products segment engages in the merchandising of WWE branded products, such as video games, toys and apparel, through licensing arrangements and direct-to-consumer sales.
https://corporate.wwe.com/who-we-are/company-overview
Friday, November 16, 2018
The WWE Was Founded In 1953 As The Capitol Wrestling Corporation - By Sports Entertainment Journalist Brian Harrod
The history of WWE dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt in 1952 as Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC). It underwent numerous name changes throughout the years, from World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) to World Wrestling Federation (WWF) to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and currently to simply WWE in 2011.
STAMFORD, CT: World Wrestling Entertainment is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding over 450 live events a year, with the roster primarily divided up into three globally traveling brands, and is available to 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages.
The company's global headquarters is located in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich, and Tokyo.
The company's majority owner is its chairman and CEO, third-generation wrestling promoter Vince McMahon, who retains a 42% ownership of the company's outstanding stock and 70.5% of the voting power.
The current entity, which was originally named Titan Sports, Inc., was incorporated on February 21, 1980 in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
It acquired Capitol Wrestling Corporation Ltd., the holding company for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), previously known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF),
in 1982. Titan was renamed World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. in 1999, and then World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. in 2002.
Since 2011, the company has branded itself solely with the initials WWE, though the legal name has not changed since 2002
https://www.wwe.com/
CONTACT WWE:
Business Contacts
WWE Corporate Headquarters
1241 East Main Street
Stamford, CT 06902
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WWE Investor Relations
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WWE TV Production
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WWE Digital Sales Office
780 Third Avenue
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New York, NY 10017
212-593-2228
WWE Sponsorship Sales
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Stamford, CT 06902
203-353-2887
WWE Studios
Entertainment Relations
WWE Digital Sales
11400 West Olympic Blvd.
Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-481-9370
WWE Canada, Inc.
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Willowdale, Ontario
CANADA M2J 4P8
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WWE EMEA
26-28 Hammersmith Grove
London W6-7BA
UNITED KINGDOM
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WWE Latin America
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17th Floor
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BRAZIL 04578-903
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WWE China
18F Bund Centre
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Shanghai
CHINA 200002
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WWE Australia
Suite 33 Upper Level
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26-32 Pirrama Road
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011 612 8510 5101
WWE Japan
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Tokyo 150-0043 JAPAN
011 813 5456 6050
General Contacts
Media Contacts
U.S. Media Inquiries:
Robert Zimmerman (203) 359-5131
Investor Relations:
Michael Weitz (203) 352-8642
Canadian Media Inquiries:
(416) 497-8338
International Media Inquiries:
Christine Wypy (203) 353-2882
Media Credentials for U.S. Events:
Joe Villa (203) 359-5175
Talent Endorsement Inquiries
Kerry Rodgerson (203) 352-1037
Talent Interviews/Photographs
Reporters requesting talent interviews, photographs or artwork, should fax the request on company letterhead to (203) 328-2560 or send it with clear identification of the media outlet for whom they work.
Event Credentials & Event Interviews
Due to the volume of requests WWE receives for credentials, we are unable to respond to every request. We will respond only to those requests we are able to fulfill. Reporters seeking credentials or talent interviews at a live event should send the request via fax, with clear identification of the media outlet for which they work, to 203-359-5109.
Community Relations
If you are requesting charitable donations or charitable meet and greets with talent, please send your request via fax to 203-353-5029.
Further information
Corporate Communications
WWE, Inc.
1241 East Main Street
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Saturday, December 16, 2017
How WWE Contracts Work - By Brian Harrod
Wrestling Contracts Details
WWE signs most of its talent to exclusive contracts, meaning talent can appear or perform only on WWE programming and events.
They are not permitted to appear or perform for another promotion unless special arrangements are made beforehand.
WWE keeps all wrestlers' salary, employment length, benefits, and all other contract details strictly private.
WWE classifies its professional wrestlers as independent contractors and not as employees. A study by the University of Louisville Law Review found that after applying the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 20-factor test, 16 factors "clearly indicate that wrestlers are employees".
However, as a result of WWE terming them as independent contractors, "the wrestlers are denied countless benefits to which they would otherwise be entitled."
The Study Is Archived Here:
Public Filings
Vince McMahon
As an officer of WWE, his contract has been published in SEC filings:
- Contract as of 1/1/2000 (published 7/31/00 10-K)
- Amendment 7/3/01 (published 7/27/01 10-K)
- Restated as of 1/1/2011 (published 11/12/10 8-K)
Paul Levesque (Triple H)
As an officer of WWE, his contract has been published in SEC filings:
- Contract restated as of 1/1/2012 (published 3/1/2012 10-K)
- Three-year extension (published 5/10/16 10-Q)
Stephanie McMahon
As an officer of WWE, her contract has been published in SEC filings:
- Contract as of 10/7/2013 (published 10/31/2013 10-Q)
- Three-year extension (published 10/27/16 10-Q)
- Second amendment (published 7/25/19 10-Q)
Shane McMahon
As an officer of WWE, his contract has been published in SEC filings:
- Contract as of 1/1/2000 (published 8/29/03 10-Q )
- Amendment 3/12/2001
Jim Ross
As an officer of WWE, his contract has been published in SEC filings:
- Contract as of 10/29/96 (published 8/29/03 10-Q )
- Amendments: 3/12/01, 6/2/03, 8/23/03
Linda McMahon
As an officer of WWE, her contract has been published in SEC filings:
- Contract as of 1/1/2000 (published 7/31/00 10-K)
Lawsuits
Brock Lesnar
Brock sued WWE in 2005 about his "non-compete" clause which was preventing him from competing worldwide. A lot of documents, including his contract, were released.- Brock Lesnar (2003)
- Brock Lesnar General Release (2004)
Chris Kanyon
In October 2008, as part of WWE's response to independent contractor lawsuit, the booking contract for Kanyon was included as exhibits of WWE's motion to dismiss.- Chris Kanyon (2002) lawsuit filed in August 2008; dismissed March 2009
Mike Sanders
In October 2008, as part of WWE's response to independent contractor lawsuit, the booking contract for Sanders was included as exhibits of WWE's motion to dismiss.
- Mike Sanders (2001) lawsuit filed in August 2008; dismissed March 2009
Scott Levy (Raven)
In October 2008, as part of WWE's response to independent contractor lawsuit, the booking contract for Levy was included as exhibits of WWE's motion to dismiss.- Scott Levy (Johnny Poly) 1993 contract (filed in May 2017 as part of Royalties Lawsuit)
- Scott Levy (Raven) (2000 contract) lawsuit filed in August 2008; dismissed March 2009
- Raven's 2003 release letter from WWE.
- Levy's 1997 Merchandising Contract with WCW was filed as an exhibit in December 2016.
Konnan/TNA
Konnan sued TNA in 2008 over "bodily injury claims", "racial discrimination claims" and trademark claims. His 2004 & 2005 TNA contracts were included as part of this lawsuit.- Konnan (2004/2005)
Matt Hardy/TNA
Matt Hardy & Anthem Wrestling (TNA) had a dispute in 2017 over ownership of the "Broken Matt Hardy" gimmick.Ultimate Warrior
Jim Hellwig and Vince McMahon & WWF sued and counter-sued each other numerous times, especially over the "Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior" DVD. Included in the lawsuits were Ultimate Warrior's Booking Contracts for 1987, 1992 and 1996. For more information, I recommend checking out David Bixenspan's article in Issue 104 of Fighting Spirit Magazine.- Ultimate Warrior (1987) booking contract
- Ultimate Warrior (1992) booking contract
- Ultimate Warrior (1996) booking contract
- Offer letter from Vince McMahon (Dec 1997) to Ultimate Warrior
- Summer Slam 1991 Payoff Sheet
Owen Hart
Martha Hart sued the WWE over "wrongful use of Owen's name and likeness" and sought (among other things) alleged unpaid royalties in June 2010.Owen's 1996 Booking contract was included in the filing.
Evan Singleton
Developmental wrestler Evan Singleton sued World Wrestling Entertainment - related to CTE claims."Under the guise of providing entertainment, the WWE has, for decades, subjected its wrestlers to extreme physical brutality that it knew, or should have known, caused created latent conditions and long-term irreversible bodily damage, including brain damage"
- Evan Singleton (Developmental Contract, 2011)
Big Vito
Big Vito sued World Wrestling Entertainment - related to CTE claims."Under the guise of providing entertainment, the WWE has, for decades, subjected its wrestlers to extreme physical brutality that it knew, or should have known, caused created latent conditions and long-term irreversible bodily damage, including brain damage"
- Vito LoGrasso (WWE, 2005)
Nelson Frazier (Mabel / Viscera / Big Daddy V)
Frazier's widow, Cassandra Frazier, sued the WWE in 2015 in TN. (See filings.) The case was later combined with the other concussion lawsuits in CT. WWE included Frazier's four contracts when they were arguing venue and noted his annual earnings while employed with WWF/WWE.
Nelson Frazier, Jr., a famous international professional wrestler better known by his ring
names "Mabel," "King Mabel," "Viscera," and "Big Daddy V." action, predicated on the WWE's wrongful conduct giving rise to the long-term consequences of multiple concussions and other serious, permanent, and disabling injuries suffered during Nelson Frazier, Jr.'s approximately fifteen-year WWE career. Plaintiff, as the sole surviving spouse and next of kin of Nelson Frazier, Jr., is the successor in interest to Nelson Frazier, jr. and is the personal representative of the Estate of Nelson Frazier, Jr. Mr. Frazier died February 18, 2014 at the age of 43 as a result of injuries he sustained as a result of wrestling for the WWE. Plaintiff seeks compensation and such further relief as justice may require for accumulation of long-term chronic injuries, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), financial losses, pain and suffering, expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, and intangible human losses suffered by the Plaintiff as a result of WWE's willful, wanton, reckless, and grossly negligent and other conduct and omissions, which resulted in Mr. Frazier suffering repetitive serious head injuries, brain trauma, concussions, other serious injuries, and eventually the heart attack which took his life.
Sonny Onoo
As part of a racial discrimination case against WCW filed by Sonny Onoo (and others), these contracts were included in the lawsuit:- Sonny Onoo Contracts (1994-1999)
- Jeremy Borash Contract
- Eric Bischoff Agreement as of May 2000
- WCW Talent Contracts as of May, 2000
- WCW Payroll 1996-2000
- Overview of all WCW Wrestler Documents from this case
Hulk Hogan
Filed as a random exhibit in the Easterling racial discrimination case (Easterling v . World Championship Wrestling, Inc . and Turner Sports, Inc . and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc . , Civ . File No . 1 :00-CV-1715-CC), Hulk Hogan's full 1998 contract was included.
Ranger Ross
Ranger Ross (Robert Ross, Jr.) sued WCW in 1993 for racial discrimination. Filings from this case, included Ranger Ross' 1991 contract and 1989-1991 pay statements were included in later racial discrimination cases filed by WCW wrestlers such as Bobby Walker.
- Ranger Ross 1991 Contract and 1989-1991 pay statements
Matt Osbourne (Doink the Clown)
Matt Borne had two contracts with WWF: one in 1985 and one in 1992.
- Matt Borne / Doink the Clown contract: 1985/1992
Russ McCullough
Filed in California, "Big" Russ McCullough's WWE booking contract was filed as part of the WWE's motion to transfer venue to CT.
- Russ McCullough - 2000
Luther Reigns
Filed in California, Luther Reigns (Matthew Wiese)'s WWE booking contract was filed as part of the WWE's motion to transfer venue to CT.
- Matthew Wiese - 2004
Ryan Sakoda
Filed in California, Sakoda's 2004 WWE booking contract was filed as part of the WWE's motion to transfer venue to CT.
- Ryan Sakoda - 2004
Bobby Walker
Rene Dupree
Rene Dupree sued WWE for WWE Network Royalties in April 2016. His 2003 contract was included in the initial filing.
Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Chavo Guerrero's contracts from 2001, 2004 and 2010 were submitted as part of a lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon with 50+ plaintiffs.
Buff Bagwell filed suit against WWE in August 2016 for royalties payment from the WWE Network.
- 1998 WCW Wrestler Contract
- 1998 WCW Merchandising Contract
- 2001 WWF Contract with Buff Bagwell (WCW, Inc. was WWF's holding company for WCW assets)
- 2001 Letter from WWF releasing him from his WCW, Inc. contract
See also Buff Bagwell payroll records from the WCW Racial Discrimination lawsuit.
Chris Benoit
Uncovered by David Bixenspan during communication with USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), here is a redacted version ofMarcial Davis
WCW Trainee who later sued World Championship Wrestling for racial discrimination. Signed a contract in April 1999 and was released in September 1999.
Contractor Nostalgia Agreements
Road Warrior Animal
In January 2017, WWE filed heavily redacted versions of signed Contractor Nostalgia Agreement with Road Warrior Animal (Joe Laurinaitis).- Joseph Laurinaitis (Contractor Nostalgia Agreement dated February 13, 2009)
Sabu
In January 2017, WWE filed heavily redacted versions of signed Contractor Nostalgia Agreement with Sabu (Terry Brunk).- Terry Brunk (Contractor Nostalgia Agreement dated September 15, 2005)
Kamala
In January 2017, WWE filed heavily redacted versions of signed Contractor Nostalgia Agreement with Kamala (James Harris).- James Harris (Contractor Nostalgia Agreements dated June 21, 2005, and June 21, 2011)
One Man Gang
In January 2017, WWE filed heavily redacted versions of signed Contractor Nostalgia Agreement with Akeem / One Man Gang (George Gray).- George Gray (Contractor Nostalgia Agreements dated October 16, 2004 and October 16, 2009)
Jimmy Snuka
In January 2017, WWE filed heavily redacted versions of signed Contractor Nostalgia Agreement with Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (James W. Snuka).- James W. Snuka (Contractor Nostalgia Agreements dated March 8, 2007, and October 1, 2013)
- Nov 1991 Release Letter
Paul Orndorff
In January 2017, WWE filed heavily redacted versions of signed Contractor Nostalgia Agreement with Paul Orndorff.
- Paul Orndorff (Contractor Nostalgia Agreements dated January 22, 2005, January 22, 2010, and January 22, 2015)
Bryan Clark
Bryan Clark's 2015 Contractor Nostalgia Agreement was included as part of a lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon with 50+ plaintiffs.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
WRESTLING GONE WRONG: Owen Hart's Death
At WWE's Over the Edge Pay-per-view on May 23, 1999 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, Owen Hart, as the Blue Blazer, was set to take on the Godfather.
As part of the Blue Blazers entrance, he was to be lowered from the rafters in a superhero like manor. The harness that held Owen was a new, quick-release type that would allow him to quickly remove himself from the harness once he entered the ring to prevent technicians from having to wait while he unhooked himself.
The Blue Blazer gimmick itself was punishment to Hart who refused to partake in an angle that would see him, his tag partner Jeff Jarret, and their valet, Debra, in a love triangle. Hart didn't want his family to see him do what he felt was adultery.
Instead, he was ordered to mock current WCW stars in the on-going Monday Night War fueds.
He told his "Little Blazer" fans to say their prayers and eat their vitamins, similar to the old Hulk Hogan of the late 80's and early 90's, but who was now WCW Champion. To parody another WCW star, Sting, the WWE started making Owen come down from the rafters on a cord.
The WWE had hired the man who would lower Sting from the ceiling at the various WCW shows. Before the event, they wanted Owen to do a few test runs.
Owen was highly against doing the stunt and wished to only do it once, on the air. Owen even went so far as to leave the arena and arrive shortly before the show went on the air in order to get out of it. This failed to work as they still had him do one test run. All went as planned and they were ready for the show.
Before the third match on the card, a hype video package was shown. After an interview from the Godfather, the camera cut to the crowd and focused there for several minutes.
It then cut to Jim Ross, who looked very distressed. Ross informed the viewer that Owen Hart was supposed to be lowered in, however, something went wrong and Hart fell from a very high distance and landed in the ring.
It is believed that as Owen was in the harness and waiting for his cue to be called, he was attempting to adjust the cape he was wearing as it had become caught in the harness.
While doing so he accidentally pulled the quick release on the harness which caused the fall.
As Owen was rushed to the hospital, the decision to continue the show as planned. A large pool of blood could be seen in the corner where Owen had landed.
It was then announced later in the show that Owen Hart had tragically passed away due to injuries resulted from the fall.
The following Monday Night Raw was dedicated to Owen Hart and it contained interviews from his friends and coworkers, as well as past memories and matches.
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