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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that WrestleMania 41, which emanated from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, became the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history. Highlights include: GATE: WrestleMania 41 generated the largest gate for any event in WWE history. The Premium Live Event drew 124,693 fans across two nights at Allegiant Stadium. VIEWERSHIP: WrestleMania 41 was the most-viewed WrestleMania of all time, u...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip. The announcement was made in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s Marisela Peña and Dorian Roldán Peña, alongside talent including WWE Hall of...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced a multi-year extension to their global licensing agreement which sees Mattel continue to produce a wide range of WWE products including action figures and accessories, playsets, roleplay items, vehicles, and vehicle accessories. Mattel and WWE have partnered to deliver a dynamic and diverse lineup of toys since 2010, now sold in over 50 markets worldwide. Mattel’s WWE...

FEASTERVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joe Hand Promotions, the global leader in live sports viewing for the hospitality market, which includes bars, restaurants, and casinos, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), today announced the launch of the Pints and PPVs Program. This program establishes commercial venues as go-to destinations for AEW fans, creating exciting communal viewing experiences and increasing fan engagement. Through Pints and PPVs, any Joe Hand Promotions customer licensed to show AEW ev...

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced the qualification process for the inaugural 16-team bracket. Featuring top programs from across the country, this high-stakes tournament will bring together elite competition and unprecedented prize money to the BOK Center in Tulsa this fall. Automatic entry will be awarded to the top 12 teams in the final 2025 NCAA Division I standings: Penn...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, in partnership with the Endeavor management team and additional investors. Silver Lake and its co-investors have acquired 100% of the outstanding shares in Endeavor they did not already own, other than rolled interests. With...

FEASTERVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joe Hand Promotions, the global leader in live sports viewing for the commercial market, which includes bars, restaurants, and casinos, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), today announced a multi-year agreement for Joe Hand Promotions to exclusively distribute AEW’s Pay-Per-View (PPV) events in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This extension builds upon the long-term commercial distribution rights partnership that began in 2019. The partnership offers c...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today released its financial results for the quarterly period and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. 2024 Highlights $7.111 billion in full year 2024 revenue Growth across the Owned Sports Properties segment driven by strong performance at UFC, WWE, and Professional Bull Riders (“PBR”) Growth in the Representation segment driven by strong...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TKO) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. “TKO delivered record financial performance in 2024 at both UFC and WWE, reflecting the strength of our IP, the dynamic audiences we serve, and the industry-best team of people we’ve assembled,” said Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chair and CEO of TKO. “In the year ahead, we will be focused on securing long-term U.S. d...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) today announced that UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, WWE, a global leader in sports entertainment, and PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s premier bull riding organization, will take over the T-Mobile Center for a series of major events from April 24-28. Beginning with PBR on Thursday, April 24, continuing with UFC FIGHT NIGHT on Saturday, April 26, and culminating with WWE's flagship weekl...