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NXT Deadline® Set for Bridgeport, Conn. on December 9

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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This marks the fifth state that NXT will tour in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the fifth state that NXT will tour in 2023.
  • Tickets for NXT Deadline go on sale Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m.
  • NXT Deadline will feature the biggest Superstars from NXT in action, including NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes, Tiffany Stratton, Ilja Dragunov, Roxanne Perez, NXT Tag Team Champions Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks” Lorenzo, Bron Breakker, and more.
  • NXT Deadline will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.

SmackDown Returns to USA Network as Part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.

Key Points: 
  • WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.
  • “NBCUniversal has been a tremendous partner of WWE for decades,” said WWE President Nick Khan.
  • Demonstrating the deeply engaged WWE audience on USA, WWE NXT (+27%) and WWE Monday Night Raw (+15%) are up double-digits year-over-year in the target demographic.
  • WWE Monday Night Raw and WWE NXT will continue to air on USA Network through September 2024.

WrestleMania Generates $215 Million for Los Angeles Region

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WrestleMania generated $215 million in economic impact for the Los Angeles region this past April, according to a study conducted by Applied Analysis.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WrestleMania generated $215 million in economic impact for the Los Angeles region this past April, according to a study conducted by Applied Analysis.
  • This marks a new company record breaking last year’s $206.5 million in economic impact for the Dallas/Arlington region.
  • Since 2016, WrestleMania has generated more than $1.2 billion in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event.
  • More than half of attendees traveled to Los Angeles from outside of southern California, with 15% of attendees traveling in from international markets.

NXT® No Mercy Set for Bakersfield, Calif. on September 30

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that NXT No Mercy will take place live at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Calif. on Saturday, September 30.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that NXT No Mercy will take place live at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Calif. on Saturday, September 30.
  • Tickets for the premium live event go on sale Friday, August 4 at 10 a.m. PT via www.axs.com .
  • NXT No Mercy will feature the biggest Superstars from NXT in action, including NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes, NXT Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Wes Lee, Bron Breakker and more.
  • NXT No Mercy will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.

Survivor Series® Headed to Allstate Arena in Chicago on November 25

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Allstate Arena in Chicago will host Survivor Series on Saturday, November 25.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Allstate Arena in Chicago will host Survivor Series on Saturday, November 25.
  • Additionally, Friday Night SmackDown will emanate from Allstate Arena on Friday, November 24.
  • An exclusive presale opportunity for combo tickets for Survivor Series and Friday Night SmackDown will be available Wednesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. CT via https://www.ticketmaster.com/ .
  • Survivor Series will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else.

Jackie Redmond to Join Monday Night Raw & Premium Live Event Kickoff Shows

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Jackie Redmond will take on an expanded role with the company beginning this Saturday, July 1.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Jackie Redmond will take on an expanded role with the company beginning this Saturday, July 1.
  • Redmond will serve as a backstage interviewer for Monday Night Raw, alongside Byron Saxton.
  • Additionally, she will join Kayla Braxton to co-host WWE’s premium live event kickoff shows with Booker T and Peter Rosenberg.
  • Cathy Kelley will move to Friday Night SmackDown, where she will join Kayla Braxton as a backstage interviewer.

Indianapolis to Host WWE® Fastlane on October 7

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Fastlane will take place Saturday, October 7 from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Fastlane will take place Saturday, October 7 from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
  • WWE Fastlane will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230620265121/en/
    Tickets for WWE Fastlane go on sale Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m.
  • To purchase tickets and learn more about WWE Fastlane Priority Passes, click https://onlocationexp.com/wwe/fastlane-tickets or call 1-855-346-7388.

Pittsburgh to Host WWE® Payback on September 2

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Payback will take place Saturday, September 2 from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Payback will take place Saturday, September 2 from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
  • It marks the first premium live event to emanate from Pittsburgh in five years.
  • WWE Payback will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230616903994/en/
    PITTSBURGH TO HOST WWE® PAYBACK ON SEPTEMBER 2 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Tickets for WWE Payback go on sale Tuesday, June 27 at 10 a.m.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

NXT® Battleground Set for Lowell, Massachusetts on May 28

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that NXT Battleground will take place live at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that NXT Battleground will take place live at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.
  • Tickets for the premium live event go on sale Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
  • NXT Battleground will feature the biggest Superstars from NXT in action, including NXT Champion Bron Breakker, North American Champion Wes Lee, NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, Carmelo Hayes, Tiffany Stratton and more.
  • NXT Battleground will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.