Wrestling

WWE® Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Twitch

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced a multi-year partnership with Twitch that will see the return of the official WWE channel and popular WWE Superstar channels, featuring live and exclusive content.

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  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced a multi-year partnership with Twitch that will see the return of the official WWE channel and popular WWE Superstar channels, featuring live and exclusive content.
  • In addition to the launch of the channel, WWE will debut today a companion sidecast to Monday Night RAW, bringing the WWE Universe behind the scenes and closer to the in-ring action.
  • ET via https://www.twitch.tv/wwe or the Twitch App.
  • Additionally, the official WWE channel will be home to other live productions and will serve as an alternate live streaming feed for all of WWE’s premium live event press conferences.

ASICS AND BSN SPORTS ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF NATIONWIDE SOUND MIND, SOUND BODY CONTEST

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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BOSTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ASICS and BSN SPORTS are excited to announce the winners of the ASICS x BSN SPORTS Sound Mind, Sound Body Contest supporting youth programs in the sports of cross country, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. The winning schools have each received a $12,000 award to bolster their programs and instill further confidence in their athletes.

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  • BOSTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ASICS and BSN SPORTS are excited to announce the winners of the ASICS x BSN SPORTS Sound Mind, Sound Body Contest supporting youth programs in the sports of cross country, track & field, volleyball and wrestling.
  • The winning schools each receive a $12,000 award to bolster their programs and instill confidence in their athletes.
  • "We can't wait to see how winning the Sound Mind, Sound Body Contest will uplift these athletes both now and into the future."
  • For more information on ASICS, please visit, www.asics.com and for BSN SPORTS, please visit, www.bsnsports.com .

WWE® to Participate in JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nick Khan, will participate in the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time in Boston, MA.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nick Khan, will participate in the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time in Boston, MA.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website at corporate.wwe.com/investors .
  • A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.

WWE® To Participate in SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nick Khan, will participate in the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time in New York, NY.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nick Khan, will participate in the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time in New York, NY.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website at corporate.wwe.com/investors .
  • A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.

WWE® to Adjourn Annual Meeting Until May 31, 2023

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), which is scheduled to be held at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 18, 2023, will be adjourned immediately after it is convened until 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), which is scheduled to be held at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 18, 2023, will be adjourned immediately after it is convened until 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
  • The record date will remain March 21, 2023 and shareholders of record as of the record date will continue to be entitled to vote at the reconvened Annual Meeting.
  • Shareholders of record on the record date may virtually attend the reconvened meeting, including to vote and/or submit questions during the meeting.
  • Prior to and during the pendency of the adjourned Annual Meeting, shareholders holding shares as of the record date, who have not yet voted, are encouraged to vote by Internet prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Hoosiers For Good signs new class of 24 IU athletes from 11 sports to raise awareness for 10 Indiana charitable organizations

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Sports, Philanthropy, Golf, Wrestling, University, Volleyball, Fund Raising, Education, Foundation, Soccer, Other Philanthropy, Basketball, NIL, Good, Organization, Athlete, Football, Feel Good Inc., Hoosier, Sports equipment

The newest class of Hoosiers For Good athletes represent IU women’s basketball, football, women’s diving, men’s swimming, volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s golf, wrestling, and women’s tennis.

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  • The newest class of Hoosiers For Good athletes represent IU women’s basketball, football, women’s diving, men’s swimming, volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s golf, wrestling, and women’s tennis.
  • Since its launch in March of 2022, Hoosiers For Good has partnered with 23 Indiana charitable organizations across the state.
  • The spring class brings the total number of athletes who have partnered with Hoosiers For Good through yearlong agreements to 65.
  • “Hoosiers For Good is proud to continue to partner with several Indiana-based charitable organizations and add a few new partners with this spring’s class.

WWE® Delivers Record-Breaking Backlash in Puerto Rico

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Backlash®, which emanated from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, became WWE’s highest-grossing and most-viewed Backlash in company history.

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  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Backlash®, which emanated from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, became WWE’s highest-grossing and most-viewed Backlash in company history.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230508005412/en/
    WWE® DELIVERS RECORD-BREAKING BACKLASH IN PUERTO RICO (Photo: Business Wire)
    Viewership of Backlash saw a 28 percent increase versus the record set in 2022.
  • More than 34,800 fans descended on San Juan, Puerto Rico, for back-to-back sellout nights of SmackDown (16,896 attendees) and Backlash (17,944 attendees).
  • As the first-ever WWE event under the expanded partnership with Fanatics overseeing the on-site event retail experience, top-selling items included the WWE Backlash and LWO Puerto Rico t-shirts.

WWE® Announces Additional Canadian Dates to Live Event Schedule

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced additional live events in Canada as part of the company’s 2023 touring schedule.

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  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced additional live events in Canada as part of the company’s 2023 touring schedule.
  • Tickets go on sale next Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m.
    - Saturday, August 19: WWE Supershow – Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
    - Sunday, August 20: WWE Supershow – Place Bell in Laval, Quebec
    - Monday, August 21: Raw® – Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Quebec
    Additionally, tickets for the following events, which were previously announced, are currently on sale:
    - Friday, August 11: SmackDown® – Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
    - Monday, August 14: Raw – Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
    - Friday, August 18: SmackDown – Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
    Tickets for all events listed above are available via Ticketmaster.

WWE® Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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The Company estimates second quarter 2023 Adjusted OIBDA of $125 - $135 million, which represents an increase of approximately 37% - 48% from the prior year quarter.

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  • The Company estimates second quarter 2023 Adjusted OIBDA of $125 - $135 million, which represents an increase of approximately 37% - 48% from the prior year quarter.
  • The Company also anticipates that second quarter results will reflect an increase in operating expenses, including certain costs to support the creation of content.
  • The Company returned $8.9 million of capital to shareholders in dividends in the first quarter of 2023.
  • ET on May 3, 2023, to discuss its first quarter 2023 results.

WWE® Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company’s regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be June 15, 2023 and the payment date will be June 26, 2023.

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WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company’s regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be June 15, 2023 and the payment date will be June 26, 2023.